I am a self-taught and self-directed 3D Animation artist and instructor with a focus in character modeling and development. I co-founded https://cgcookie.com, I helped create and operate https://blendermarket.com, the best place to buy and sell Blender tools and resources.I have published over 200 video tutorials, five training dvds, and taught numerous workshops in places such as New York City, Amsterdam and Montreal; all in Blender. I authored Character Development in Blender 2.5, through Cengage Learning. It is a book aimed at helping the beginner and intermediate Blender users get up and running with character modeling. The book focuses on the basics, the fundamental skills, and even numerous advanced topics in such as a way as to make them accessible even for the newest beginner.Specialties: Blender, 3D printing, modeling, character modeling and design