What is Ex Nihilo Digital?
Latin for the phrase “created from nothing”, Ex Nihilo Digital’s goal is to help beginners and intermediate digital artists navigate the world of 3D art with tutorials, projects, and references to speed the learning process. Covering everything from 3D modeling, animation, texturing, stylized and voxel art, to much more, I hope to share what knowledge I have. The goal is to share knowledge, build up others, and help each other further our creative pursuits.
Knowledge – The best way to learn is by doing.
As a self-taught 3D artist, it can be extremely difficult to dig through the endless amounts of content to find the answers you are looking for – or simply find a place to get started. 3D modeling and animation has a steep learning curve, but in my experience, the best way to learn anything is by doing it.
Humility – There is always more to learn.
Learning doesn’t end with school – it is a lifelong process. It is impossible to know everything. Someone somewhere will find a better and easier way to do something. Always remember that you don’t, can’t, and won’t ever know everything. That goes for everyone, and that’s ok!
Helpfulness – Share what you know.
Since there is always something more to learn, pass along what you know! You never know who you might help. We’re all in this together.
Encouragement – Build others up.
Always be encouraging to others. No one is in the same place. Some are starting out, and some have years of experience. Building others up not only encourages them, but makes you feel good in the process.