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Painterly Shader in Blender Eevee - Intro to Nodes for 2D Artists

Kevandram via YouTube

Overview

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Learn how to create a fully procedural painterly shader in Blender Eevee through this 23-minute tutorial designed specifically for 2D artists transitioning to 3D. Discover a non-destructive node setup that provides complete control over shading and textures while maintaining a stylized, painterly aesthetic. Starting with scene setup, progress through creating a basic toon shader, adding textures, refining the shader details, implementing a world shader, and finalizing with compositing techniques. Perfect for non-photorealistic rendering (NPR), toon shading projects, or artists exploring the bridge between 2D and 3D workflows. The tutorial includes timestamps for easy navigation and mentions that project files are available for download to follow along or experiment with the setup.

Syllabus

00:00 - Overview
01:17 - Tutorial - Scene Setup
02:21 - Basic Toon Shader
08:47 - Textured Toon Shader
12:59 - Refining the Shader
17:40 - World Shader
20:31 - Compositing

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Kevandram

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