How to Learn Blender for Beginners and What I Learned After 1 Year

[@torinux4980]

A really nice video, as a 45 yo man, that always wanted to be cartoon animator but never did because of excuses, finding your channel brought back the feeling of start learning how to do it And I feel like Blender is going to be the right tool for me. You are right, it's never too late!

[@kevandram]

You can do it!! It's never too late! Thanks for checking out the video!

[@AgentMoray]

I'd be very interested to hear how it's gone for you - I am a few years older than you and about to start learning Blender. My background is in graphic design, but I am moving more and more into animation as part of a teaching career.

[@SuperJunu]

I feel good when I see your works. I am also trying to learn Blender and I want to learn the style you implement. Thank you for making a good work.

[@kevandram]

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching!

[@PlabsUnderscore]

“It must’ve taken them 30 minutes to do this and in that time they could of been making a donut” That one got me good lol great video!

[@kevandram]

Ahah thanks so much!

[@tombuck]

Thank you 🙌 I’m still working through the donut tutorial, but it feels good to understand things at least a little bit. Blender has been really fun, and the open source philosophy along with the company’s approach make me feel like it’s really special and worth investing time into.

[@kevandram]

Yes, with you on that 100% The company is really passionate about it, which is why there's updates in it almost every month. And I'm sure you're going to love it! You'll be a pro in no time!!

[@DarthLateralus]

I was trying to rig some low poly characters last night and grew extremely frustrated that something that seemed so simple wasn't working for me. I was rethinking if I should be using Blender or 3D techniques at all. But I slept on it and visited this video today and I've been re-encouraged to keep working at it. I think I need to learn some more foundations. Thanks for putting out such an encouraging video!

[@kevandram]

So glad you found it helpful! I know how frustrating it can be. These topics aren't easy to learn and I think it's important to go easy on yourself. You'll grasp those techniques in no time!

[@Kjorn90]

Well as for me, I'm really into comics and 2D cartoons, so I wanted to learn Blender to create my own materials to optimize my workflow. Your tutorial about grease paint just blew my mind. I love that your 3D work still feel 2D-ish and have this oldschool vibe about it ❤️

[@kevandram]

Thank you for the kind words! I’m so glad you liked the video. Yeah I feel like Blender is such a great tool for all artists. It’s definitely helped my workflow immensely!

[@koalanof]

I started Blender 3 days ago and I'm trying to complete a new tutorial every day. Today I did your 2 part flower tutorial and learned so much! I had never heard about grease pencil before. Thank you very much for making such amazing and detailed tutorial! 😋

[@kevandram]

Glad it could help! Thanks for watching!

[@robbyrayrab]

" focus that energy on you." @ 22:00 I love that - thanks for your tutorials they have inspired me :)

[@kevandram]

You can do it!! Thanks for watching 😁

[@yeong126]

Thanks for mentioning the project deadline part. I already have bunch of unfinished programming projects because I lose motivation in the middle while doing unnecessary polishing work. I used to think a deadline is something stressful and something to avoid but what it does is actually getting the project to finish if you think about it. Thanks so much for reminding it.

[@kevandram]

Yeah definitely! Deadlines are really important, but something I still have to remind myself of. Your next project will always be better 😄.

[@Zedrie]

WOW! Thank you for sharing all these tips and your own journey too 😁 I also have a business marketing background and while I know my way pretty well around the Adobe Suite (and Affinity) I've long wanted to branch into some 3d elements. It's nice to see others sharing so much; from what I've seen so far, the Blender community is absolutely fantastic!

[@kevandram]

Thanks so much for watching, I appreciate it!

[@UmNãoSer]

GOSH this video was more helpfull than my entire course I spent $600. Blew my mind, have no words to thanks!

[@kevandram]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad it was helpful!

[@aprilp.6538]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! I've been wanting to start learning Blender for so long, but kept convincing myself that I didn't have time for it yet. This has motivated me to start! Thank you and fingers crossed I will actually start + go through with it this time!!!

[@kevandram]

You can do it!! Excited to see what you’ll create soon!

[@the_clown]

My motivation that keeps me going is the end product I see in my head enjoying the satisfaction of looking at my creations

[@kevandram]

Yes! It’s always nice to let whatever you’re imagining guide the motivation. Thanks for watching!

[@powersprouter]

Really lovely video and I especially appreciated your inspiring words at the end!

[@kevandram]

Thank you so much!

[@Dantti]

Great video man! HUGE thanks for adding my channel to your list 🥰

[@kevandram]

Thanks so much, and of course! Thank you for your valuable knowledge and tips!

[@Dantti]

@@kevandram Thank you! You also create so much inspiring top tier high quality content that is easy to follow, good job man! :)

[@noahd3v161]

this deserver WAY more attention keep up the good work man

[@kevandram]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support! I really appreciate it!

[@mousydevilla]

This is really cool to see your progress and how you've kept at it, I plan to add Blender to my "things to learn" for this year

[@kevandram]

Thanks so much! It’s a great program 😁. Good luck!

[@ollybits]

I still have to take the dive but your videos are super encouraging! Thank you for sharing your tips and advice!

[@kevandram]

You can do it Olly!! Thanks for watching :)

[@AgentMoray]

Thanks so much, this was incredibly helpful. I'm about to start learning Blender (as one of those that missed the boat many years ago), and I know I'll be coming back to this video when I start doubting :)

[@kevandram]

Thanks so much - I'm really glad you enjoyed it! It'll be challenging to start, but you can do it!! 😁

[@izzaazzurri]

I can't thank enough for your channel, i already learn a lot from you, but there's so many more to learn.

[@kevandram]

Thanks so much for the kind words! Definitely, there's lots of helpful information out there!

[@Artistram3d1]

Great stuff, I've just subscribed! BTW, LOVE that Jack Kirby Captain America piece on your wall!

[@kevandram]

Thank you so much! It's a great piece! 😄

[@DECODEDVFX]

Nice progress

[@kevandram]

Thanks so much for the kind words and for watching!

[@philharmonicaz]

I love Blender it's just such a learning curve for people who are not artists to begin with it seems. (Also looking at your first 5 months makes me terribly depressed lol)

[@kevandram]

I think it's getting more intuitive. It's definitely challenging to pick up if you aren't an artist, but because it's a free program, I feel like there are a lot more resources coming out to help anyone from all skill levels. And you can do it! Thanks for watching!

[@jaimegmh]

This is inspiring, resourceful and concise. The perfect video for going all in on blender!

[@kevandram]

Thanks so much! And good luck on the journey! 😁

[@annerigby4400]

Thanks for this video. I found it very interesting, enjoyable and informative. I just thought I'd like to explain my approach. I started learning blender about two months ago (I think) and I approach it like I approach any 'computer game'. I enjoy it because there is so much to discover and once I learn something new, new possibilities open up. I follow blender-related tutorials that I find interesting. So far, I have bounced around, learning somewhat ad hoc, but it is all related and I will eventually aim more precisely. I may start a tutorial, then go onto another and then return to the first one because I remember something about it that I now need or just want to go over it again, now that I know more. I am learning this for someone who asked me to do the artwork for a game they are coding. So I 'test' my progress by working on the requested artwork and find out what I still need to learn. I have run into all kinds of problems - computer, mistakes, different blender versions, and so on and with every problem I have learned even more. I learn from and enjoy your tutorials, so thank you for those too.

[@kevandram]

That's a great approach! I think learning through something holding you accountable like a game asset can really help further your progress. Thanks for sharing!

[@algadroid]

Thank you for sharing 🤩

[@kevandram]

Thanks for watching!

[@PhanDesign]

Thank you for this!

[@timgranados6507]

Hi Kevandram, is there a tutorial for the piece you introduce at the 12:58 mark? Your work is fantastic and it's encouraged me to try 3D animation in Blender. I like old school styles and your art resonates a lot with me.

[@kevandram]

Hey! I don't have one for that specific piece, but will keep that in mind while making future tutorials.

[@YTRINX]

thanks for this, I started last week and it's been really fun so far. I found it helpful to make a playlist of what you want to learn and I'm lucky because I know exactly what I want to make. I also have a few years of experience with adobe illustrator and photoshop as well.

[@kevandram]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you're enjoying it! It's definitely a great program to use. And making a playlist is super helpful. Lots of resources out there :)

[@Annartforms]

Thank you for sharing🤗🤗✨ this encouraged me more to learn blender. Good to know it's achievable.

[@kevandram]

Thanks for watching! You can do it :)

[@RahsaanKnight]

I suck at it but you inspire me to keep pushing. It's amazing that these kind of programs are free.

[@kevandram]

You can do it! And it is amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@coolchessnerd]

I love your channel, Kevin. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@kevandram]

Thank you so much Liz! I really appreciate your support!

[@midsoulmusic]

Super inspiring!!! thank you!! and subscribed. thanks!

[@kevandram]

Thank you! :D

[@jubayeralam5252]

Thank You for your guidance brother.

[@kevandram]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@neilgooge]

Really good video (and channel) I am currently learning blender myself, having already had a rather successful career as a comic and concept artist. So I have an amount of confidence (not a lot, an amount) in the idea I can pick up blender if I stick with it... But... I have also been trying to convince a friend, who has never done anything creative, he too could learn blender with an eye to eventually having a creative career. Or at least have something creative he could create work in and maybe make a little extra money. At the moment, I think he is still a little skeptical. Although to his credit, he did by a mac mini and has started lerning. Videos like this are hugely helpful to people like myself, but so much more so to those who have never tried something creative before. Amazing progress for the year, and a great channel for people of all levels, thanks very much for the content you put out, and congratulations on that progress...

[@kevandram]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I agree, I think skepticism is expected, especially if your friend hasn't done anything creative. But I think there's something to be said for having another outlet to create and I think Blender is a great tool for that. Good luck with learning the program!

[@YipJason]

i have a really terrible laptop from 2010, and im currently 9 days from being 16. should i wait till i move out to buy a pc for blender or buy a laptop?

[@kevandram]

Hmm it depends on what you want to do. I will say that Blender is pretty versatile hardware wise. I started off with a laptop and then just upgraded to a PC. If you want to get started sooner, it might be helpful to get a laptop with a good graphics card and that would probably be sufficient for getting started.

[@saiaditya4787]

Thank u so much ! , really helpful

[@kevandram]

Thank you for watching!

[@shikasketchbook7610]

Hi Kevandram, how did you turn the illustration at 16:52 into pixel art? i just got into Bender as well and my focus at the moment is solely low poly models but your video make me want to try other areas like the illustrations using Grease pencil, tq for your video

[@kevandram]

Sorry for the late reply! I think if you click on that specific project video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX-yg6N7jdyCZ9E) I did that effect through compositing. I think I referenced a tutorial from Default Cube (link in the description) for some ideas.

[@Xitaychin]

21:21 ...even if it's you! :) When I watched your tutorial I thought omg you must be using Blender for years, you explain everything so well and masterly! I also adore Grant Abbitt, he's a great teacher! Thank you for the video. It gave me inspiration and confindence in myself!

[@kevandram]

Thank you so much, I'm glad it could help! Good luck! :)

[@ango643]

I have been using blender for a few months, and this was very useful! +1 sub

[@kevandram]

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful!

[@mohamedab9033]

Just...thank you, really Thank you.

[@kevandram]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@kameren9131]

Awesome video, pretty inspiring :)

[@kevandram]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@BH-og9tp]

thanks. it helps me a lot.

[@kevandram]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Mirsab]

15:04 inspired by who?

[@kevandram]

Redjam9. He’s a creator that works a lot with geometry nodes :)

[@EROSNERdesign]

Great video... thanks!

[@kevandram]

Glad you liked it! Thanks!

Thanks for this! Really informative.

[@kevandram]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching!

[@Jojo2]

So grease pencil is about drawing? Is there away to get those effects/style without grease pencil?

[@kevandram]

I’m sure there are alternatives from other shader options/functions in blender. But it would really depend on what style you’re going for.

[@Dizzzy9]

Thank you very much

[@kevandram]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate it!

[@preetikumbhakar7670]

you did some good recommendation with channels but forget to add yours in that list.

[@kevandram]

Ahah thank you. There's just a lot of other resources out there that are super helpful!

[@akgamerfury2021]

as someone who has tried the blender guru tutorial almost 4 times and failed every single time, your video and skill makes me want to go for the 5th attempt. somehow everytime I do the donut I just fail like something just ends up going wrong

[@kevandram]

I think it's pretty easy to get frustrated and quit, but you can do it! You'll get better each and every time!

[@maxcue5578]

Thank you for this great video full of useful info and resources. BTW Your art and creativity are amazing! One last thing: how is blender received in the industry? I usually hear pro designers say that in order to work in this industry you have to learn pro softwares like maya zbrush... But I am still going for blender for some reason. You definitely are a pro so I would highly appreciate your opinion about it. Seeing what you created with blender helps a lot and keeps my motivation high. Thank you!

[@kevandram]

Thanks for the kind words and for watching! I really appreciate it. Honestly, Blender isn't as widely received positively in the industry as it should be. The primary reason being that many industry pipelines and infrastructures are pretty reliant on programs that are more well known. A great example of this is like Adobe vs. Affinity, with Adobe being the standard. Also, Blender didn't have the greatest reputation in the beginning. I will say that more recently, Blender is positioning itself to become a standard. The reason being that it just makes more sense from a workflow and financial standpoint. It's also extremely innovative, can integrate with many different disciplines, and is free. As of right now, I see more of the smaller animation studios and other creatives (graphic/motion designers/XR/AR) using it as opposed to larger companies. But, again, I have a feeling that will changes in the near future. Hope that helps!

[@maxcue5578]

@@kevandram thank you. Always clear, honest and helpful.

[@nataliesagnoy3579]

Thank you so so much for this!!

[@kevandram]

Thanks for watching :)

[@shadowdemonaer]

"It probably took them 30 minutes to do this, and in that time, they could have been making a donut." I freaking love that.

[@HeatherRamirez]

Tom is DEEP into learning Blender now lol. What have you done hahah. Also this is an amazing video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@kevandram]

Ahaha knowing him, he's going to learn it fast and probably create some fully rendered title sequence in his next video 😂. And thank you so much!

[@brunoriyuoficial]

Nice ! I leave my like here to help too! Congratulations!

[@kevandram]

Thank you so much!

[@00novi]

Thank you :D

[@kevandram]

Thank you for watching!

[@reginavirza2551]

Hi! I've been watching your channel and I'm really interested in learning blender but I don't have any experience in digital art before. Do you have any recommendation about what type of drawing tablet I should purchase to get started as a beginner?

[@kevandram]

Sure! I would generally recommend a Wacom Intuous in any size. They're the most popular and are generally great starter tablets and the lowest tier one retails for about $80 USD. I used one for years before getting a new one. The current one I'm using is an XP Pen with a display. It's a bit pricer because it has a display, but works well for my workflow. Hope that helps!

[@reginavirza2551]

@@kevandram Thank you very much for your recommendation! I just ordered a wacom! Really excited to get started ☺🙌

[@yeisMat]

Great video man srsly

[@kevandram]

Thanks so much!

[@karladuran2819]

looks cool af

[@kevandram]

Thanks so much!

[@sanjanamadhura]

Thank you very much this video really inspired me and helped me. I started to learn blender in june this year. I was an agriculture student after my first job in agriculture i realized it would't work so i decided to change my career path.i chose blender now i'm always loosing my motivation because of that decision.So my question is . Is it possible to earn income with blender?. I really need your help 🔥🔥

[@kevandram]

If you're interested in Blender, I think it would be great to pursue and there's many ways to find an income with. It's a growing skill that many companies find desirable from design, to game development, to architecture and you can sell your own assets if you'd like to go down that path. However, there is a big learning curve which can be discouraging, and it's definitely easier to pick up as a hobby first and then gradually grow your commitment to it. I think if you're looking for something more immediate and easier to pick up as a career, I might suggest learning coding such as Python. It's a more in demand skill, integrates with Blender if you'd like to pick it up eventually, and easy to learn. You can probably pick it up in a month. Hope that helps!

[@lfmsmka]

thx!

[@kevandram]

Thanks for watching!

[@AlanisCastellanos]

Every tutorial i take i make it with my own ideas, i dont really follow along all the exact same steps as the tutorial, therefore there are some things that i dont take at all from the tutorial cuz i dont make it, and there are some extra stuff i get outside the tutorials. Would you recomend me not doing this and just watch the tutorials and follow along and then do my own projects with the info? or im doing good like this

[@kevandram]

I understand what you mean. I think you can approach it both ways, and they both have their positives. When I was starting out with just tutorials, I tried to replicate the end result as best I could so that I could comprehend the information from it. But as I got more comfortable with Blender, I would follow along with a tutorial, but in the context of something else I wanted to make. I think eventually, it's important to see things you can learn from tutorials through the lens your workflow rather than in the context of the example project. But, I realize it does take time to get there. As long as you keep doing what you're doing and focus on your end goal, you'll get to where you want to be. I hope that helps!

[@chenvictor8]

Is it easy to learn if you don't draw well

[@kevandram]

Most definitely. Tbh, I wasn't really a drawer before Blender, mostly a designer. But, I still felt that it was possible to pick up!

[@AyakhanyaNqata]

I wish you can talk in his pace in your tutorial also

[@kamuystreams941]

Learn the 20/80 rule! learn 20% for 80% of the results!

[@kevandram]

🙌

[@jamesc2683]

I wish I could keep my apartment that organized 😭

[@kevandram]

Ahaha me too ! It's not always like that but I appreciate it 😂

[@jawless406]

banana

[@kevandram]

🍌

[@amusingworld2029]

this is so difficult pro that will be take more than 5 years so hard

[@kevandram]

I know it seems difficult at first, but you can do it! Everyone's path is different!

[@WaveSkittle]

you so nice bro

[@kevandram]

Thanks so much!!

[@BusinessWolf1]

Too much 2d for me, but cool video.

[@kevandram]

Thank you!

[@nimbleduck]

every time I wanna get into blender I always just lose interest and slowly stop smh

[@kevandram]

It happens for sure, but you can do it! The hardest part is starting. Once you get going, it'll be great!

[@lamiaahmed4493]

[@kevandram]

😁