In this episode of Pixel Peeps, I sit down with veteran sculptor and character artist Rishikesh Nandalaskar to break down his incredible painterly Wolverine “Sculpketch.”

With more than 20 years of experience working at studios like Rhythm & Hues, Framestore, and Sideshow Collectibles, Rishikesh shares the workflow he’s developed to create expressive “3D paintings” that blur the line between digital sculpting and concept art.

We dive into his ZBrush-only workflow, painting directly on the model, creating expressive brush strokes, rendering entirely inside ZBrush, and why personal projects continue to be one of the fastest ways to grow as an artist. Along the way, we also discuss trusting the creative process, time management, and how quick sculpt sketches have influenced his professional career.

You can see more of Rishikesh’s work here:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/9892Va

If you’d like to learn his workflow yourself, check out his Wolverine Sculpketch ZBrush Tutorial:
https://www.artstation.com/a/52218122

Use code SCULPKETCH_J_40 for 40% off.

I hope you enjoy the conversation!

In this episode of Pixel Peeps, I talk with Omid Moradi about the relentless work it takes to stand out as a character artist today.

We cover portfolio building, artistic identity, online visibility, taking risks to grow faster, and the mindset required to build a long-term creative career in the game industry.

A conversation about discipline, momentum, and the years of effort behind artistic breakthroughs.

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🔗 Omid's Work here

🔗 Character Class