The Gnomon Workshop – Recreating a Historical Portrait in 3D

This course guides you through professional techniques for recreating a historical portrait in three dimensions using industry-standard tools. Mahmoud Salah leads instruction across a comprehensive workflow that integrates Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Marvelous Designer, demonstrating how these applications work together in a professional pipeline.

The course covers the complete process from concept through final render, showing practical methods for modeling facial geometry, sculpting fine details, texturing surfaces, and designing clothing elements. You’ll gain insight into the decision-making processes and technical strategies that experienced artists use when tackling character reconstruction projects based on historical references.