Combine 3D Tools with Digital Painting
3D is no longer just for specialists. This course shows you how to use Blender alongside your digital painting workflow. You'll learn how to set up lighting, cameras, and simple scenes to create your own reference.
Course includes Marco's custom digital brush pack.
Blown away by the quality and applicability of this series.
What 3D Solves for 2D Painters
- 01You spend too long guessing at lighting and perspective
- 02Setting up complex scenes from imagination feels unreliable
- 03You've tried 3D tools but don't know how to integrate them with painting
- 04You want more control over reference without relying on stock photos
- 05The 3D learning curve feels too steep just to support your paintings
Learn 3D to Enhance Your Paintings
You don't need to be a 3D expert to benefit from 3D tools. This course shows you exactly how much (and how little) 3D you need to speed up your painting workflow. Marco walks you through setting up scenes, lighting, and cameras in Blender, then shows how to paint over and integrate those elements into polished final artwork.
Watch the Course in Action
A preview of how Marco sets up scenes in Blender and paints over the render.
By the End of This Course,
You'll Be Able To:
Build simple environments with lighting and cameras in Blender to generate accurate, useful reference.
You'll learn the process to turn a Blender render into a polished 2D painting.
3D handles the perspective and lighting so you can focus on the painting itself.
What Students Are Saying
So helpful, thank u Marco!... So inspiring and I am now working on combination of 3D + 2D artwork with Blender + Photoshop for my MA study. I come back to the workshop many times and it is really helpful. Thank you for the tutorials!
What can I say? Marco is the best art educator on the internet, hands down!
Marco never fails to identify what is most important in his subjects and really pass on the message with clarity and ease. Everything he says is of high value and importance. I will definitely buy more lessons from him in the future.
Choose Your Learning Path
Select the option that works best for you.
Over 8 hours of premium lesson content.
Clear, practical teaching methods from Marco.
Perfect for artists looking to level up their skillsets.
- Blender 3D Fundamentals
- Demo - Owls in Autumn
- Demo - Winter House
- All Demo Project Files
- Marco's Brush Pack
- Getting Started with Digital Painting
- Digital Painting Courses 1, 2 & 3
- Digital Brushwork Techniques
- Color Survival Guide
- Understanding & Painting the Head
- Using 3D Techniques with Digital Painting
- Marco's Brush Pack
- Also included:
- 6-month community access (exclusive livestreams, Q&A, challenges, critiques)
- Free Audiobook: Creativity & the Campfire
- Extended Brush Pack
Marco Bucci
I'm a professional concept artist and illustrator with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry. I've worked with major studios including Disney, Dreamworks, and various game development companies.
What I care about most now is helping artists understand the principles behind great work. Through my courses and community, I've reached over a million artists online and helped them develop their skills and grow as artists.
No matter where you are in your practice, the way I teach fundamentals will change how you see and approach your paintings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add 3D to Your Painting Workflow
See how little Blender you need to improve your paintings.