Glen Southern

Glen Southern

Glen runs SouthernGFX, a small Cheshire-based studio specialising in character and creature design, which creates assets for TV and film. Clients include SKY, Wacom and Oculus Medium and the studio has an impressive project list that features 3D models for Game of Thrones' house sigils. He's been using and training ZBrush for over 15 years and is a Wacom Ambassador for the UK and Ireland. 

Articles by: Glen Southern

Using ZSpheres in ZBrush; monsters underwater

Why I'm still using ZBrush ZSpheres in 2023 - these are my tips

By Glen Southern published

3D Don't overlook ZSpheres.

Use Procreate with 3D reference models; a drawing of a mech character from 3D model by Glen Southern

Use Procreate with 3D reference models

By Glen Southern published

magcontent Glen Southern demonstrates how to use Procreate with 3D reference models to speed up your concept art workflow.

Procreate 5.3 - A screenshot of the Procreate app

Procreate 5.3 review

By Glen Southern published

3D The Procreate 5.3 update adds 3D painting tools to the iPad app.

How to 3D sculpt on an iPad

How to 3D sculpt on an iPad

By Glen Southern last updated

3D Learn to 3D sculpt on an iPad just as you would with ZBrush or Blender.

ZBrush 2021.5

ZBrush 2021 review

By Glen Southern published

3D Is Pixologic's latest version of ZBrush worth the upgrade?

Wacom Cintiq 16

Wacom Cintiq 16 review

By Glen Southern last updated

Hardware Wacom's 16-inch creative pen display has a winning price point.

Retopology main

3 essential ZBrush retopology techniques

By Glen Southern last updated

3D Discover three different ways to retopologise your models.

Sculpt in Blender: bear character

How to speed sculpt in Blender 2.80

By Glen Southern published

3D Create a character sculpt in Blender with these tips.

ZBrush 2019

ZBrush 2019 review

By Glen Southern published

Review Is ZBrush 2019 worth paying monthly for?

How to combine 3D and comic art in ZBrush

By Glen Southern published

3D Capture a cel-shaded comic aesthetic using ZBrush and VR.

3DTotal animal écorché figures review

By Glen Southern published

3D Brush up on your anatomy with these amazingly detailed sculptures.

Gravity Sketch on Oculus Rift review

By Glen Southern published

Review Sculpt in VR with this tool.

character in VR

How to bring a 2D character to life in VR

By Glen Southern published

Digital Art Use Oculus Medium to create a character in VR.

ZBrush 2018 logo

ZBrush 2018 review

By Glen Southern published

Review Pixologic's annual upgrade continues to hit new heights.

Wacom Cintiq Pro 32 displaying a futuristic archer

Wacom Cintiq Pro 32 review

By Glen Southern published

Review A super-sized new addition to the Cintiq family.

View through VR headset of hands building a 3D robot

How to sculpt a character in VR

By Glen Southern published

3D Discover how to use Oculus Rift in a 3D character concept pipeline.

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