
Trying to find the right package to learn is a huge decision. There are no wrong decisions, but finding a package that helps you learn and allows you to push your creative skills to the next level is very important.
The 3D modeling, texturing and rendering space is full of incredible software packages all trying to grab your attention. One package that always blew me away was Modo by Foundry. Modo is crazy powerful and flexible while also allowing artists to explore and develop ideas without jumping through technical hoops.
The following projects created by members of The Rookies community will surely give you a little motivation to download a license and get playing.

The Hulk

Created by: Andre Mello
Member Level: contender
This personal project was made to develop some 3D print preparation skills, and I wanted to present a nice vfx render at the end too. Once this is printed I'm going to post here :)
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Created by: Ray Rivera
Member Level: player
A 3D concept based on the capsules used in the Anime Dragon Ball.
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Created by: Reynaldo Siqueira
Member Level: contender
Minimum viable concept I did for a company called Jovem Nerd to present one of their characters for pitch to CD Projekt developers.
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Created by: Andre Mello
Member Level: contender
This project was done to explore the integration of substance painter and V-ray. I was really glad couse it got featured in 3D artist magazine.
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Created by: Reynaldo Siqueira
Member Level: contender
A test I did for a video game back in February. I did some scenes and some renders based on feedback from the Art Director.
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Created by: Mohit Panjikar
Member Level: contender
My graduation project at Syn Studio Montreal.
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Created by: Ivan Malyk
Member Level: player
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Fall of Civilization - Josefin Strand

Created by: Josefin Strand
Member Level: player
Germans invade british town and all who oppose them will get burned in the mobile crematoriums. This is like a key frame for a story mode where you wake up and realize they think you're dead and - you're next. The crematorium is designed by me and modeled in Maya. My work process starts with moodboarding, writing down
View Full ProjectLady

Created by: Reynaldo Siqueira
Member Level: contender
Personal project of mine. I had a version of this image done back in 2016. It made it to The Rookies finals and because I evolved my craft in those years, I decided to take another shot at it.
View Full ProjectRainy Sophie

Created by: Andee Antillon
Member Level: player
Ready for the greatest storm! Check my blog post where I talk about the making process of this character with a special focus on the garment creation: https://www.ikigaispace.com/blog/dressing-sophie-marvelous-designer-substance-painter/
View Full ProjectAutomaton
Created by: Ivan Malyk
Member Level: player
Alvaro RR Portfolio

Created by: Alvaro Ivan Romero Rodriguez
Member Level: contender
Collection of my Personal work.
View Full ProjectThe Rookies Game Art 2019

Created by: Emil Skriver
Member Level: rookie
This is my submission for The Rookies 2019 game art.
View Full ProjectMk29
Created by: Howel Ganuchaud
Member Level: player
Game Models of weapons from a near future, from a concept of Su Wang. Big thanks to him for let me create this amazing weapons in 3D !
View Full ProjectLight Rifle

Created by: Kris Hosea
Member Level: player
A concept of a futuristic rifle. Hi. This is one of my concepts that I created, which gave me a great deal of insight into hard edge modeling, function, materials, etc. It has been a great experience. (The rifle shoots light blasts that can only harm dark beings.)
View Full ProjectKA-BAR

Created by: Ivan Malyk
Member Level: player
KA-BAR knife
View Full ProjectSci fi Sword
Created by: Ivan Malyk
Member Level: player
Sci fi Sword
View Full ProjectDemo reel
Created by: Ivan Malyk
Member Level: player
Mig 17 model I have been working for some time.
View Full ProjectPatriarch's throne room

Created by: Nemanja Dojkic
Member Level: contender
A fan piece based on Warhammer 40K universe.
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Created by: Vincent Gillam
Member Level: player
Creature design of the carnivore
View Full ProjectPirate Black Market

Created by: Ken Bock
Member Level: contender
This is the piece that I am currently working on. I wanted to really challenge myself, take on a larger project and a full game environment within UE4.
View Full ProjectOne Loose Screw

Created by: Mamie Shi
Member Level: player
This was a personal project done to learn more about modeling in Maya and was designed and concept to be an intimidating robot whose role is to simply screw screws. The contrast between the function and look of the robot is my take on adding some personality to my model.
View Full ProjectHorror

Created by: Reynaldo Siqueira
Member Level: contender
I did this image for a special episode of a narrative podcast.
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