Nowadays, 3D is becoming an essential part of the process for our pre-production, worldbuilding and concept art, including both realistic and stylised approaches. Free and friendly, I believe Blender is a perfect entry point for artists to get into 3D, especially those that have only dabbled in drawing and painting.
There are many ways Blender can be advantageous and speed up the concept process. There’s no way to replace the fundamental expertise though, and adding 3D tools to your artistic skill set can only enhance your knowledge of composition, light and storytelling. And of course that’s the fun part, since you’ll be able to focus mostly on the story or design of your piece.
Blender can be overwhelming at first, but the process of
