Five Standout Blender Projects from The Rookies’ 2021 Selection

A selection of five Blender projects highlighted by The Rookies, ranging from stylised characters and environments to a familiar procedural doughnut.

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The Rookies co-founder and CG supervisor Andrew McDonald selected notable Blender projects from the community in 2021. Digital Production highlighted five entries from the wider list:

  • Princess Ira and Amina by Funso
  • Red Leaves by andyh
  • Hippo by Am3D
  • The Elemex — A Tribute to Creatures of Amalthea by artbydominus
  • Blender Guru Donut by Sam J. Burrow

The projects demonstrate a range of character, environment, concept-art and rendering approaches created with Blender.

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