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I'm Monica, aka Academic Phoenix. I'm an artist, art director, and educator sharing tutorials on Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and more. Creating great art is tough. My goal is to help you master tools so you can focus on bringing your vision to life!

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UV Mapping Speedrun! Isometric Cat Café in Maya | Part 4 #tutorial #3d #autodeskmaya
YouTube video by Academic Phoenix Plus UV Mapping Speedrun! Isometric Cat Café in Maya | Part 4 #tutorial #3d #autodeskmaya

🐾 Follow along as we build our 3D isometric cat café!
In Part 5 of the tutorial series, we dive into UV mapping all the environment assets — a crucial step before adding textures and style.

📺 Watch now: youtu.be/MpZ4w6XzCt8

#3d #3dart #tutorial #autodeskmaya #uvmap #gameart #catcafe

07.08.2025 17:16 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Beautiful! 😍

02.08.2025 23:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Model a Cozy Cat Cafe in Maya - Part 3 | 3D Foliage, Coffee Gear, and More! #tutorial #autodeskmaya
YouTube video by Academic Phoenix Plus Model a Cozy Cat Cafe in Maya - Part 3 | 3D Foliage, Coffee Gear, and More! #tutorial #autodeskmaya

☕🐾 Part 3 is here! We’re adding foliage, signage, a pour-over coffee set, and cozy cat furniture to our 3D Cat Cafe in Maya!

Modeling never looked this cute. 😍
Watch now 👉 youtu.be/Q6uwFxCxAWs

#3d #autodeskmaya #3dmodeling #catcafe

31.07.2025 18:25 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

I'm always impressed by a 3d artist who can do stylized art. Beautiful work!

23.07.2025 18:13 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Model a Cat Cafe in Maya Part 2 | Chairs, Signage, and Espresso Machine #autodeskmaya #tutorial
YouTube video by Academic Phoenix Plus Model a Cat Cafe in Maya Part 2 | Chairs, Signage, and Espresso Machine #autodeskmaya #tutorial

🚨 New tutorial drop!🚨
Part 2 of my isometric 3D café series is live 🍰☕
We’ll keep building up this cute low-poly scene in Maya—perfect for portfolios!
Watch now and level up your 3D modeling game 🎮
#3DModeling #Maya3D #IsometricArt #LowPoly #CGI #3D #3Dart youtu.be/UWRVWFinIDc

23.07.2025 17:58 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

I need to try and make something cute like this 😍😍

05.07.2025 22:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Incredible!!

06.04.2025 23:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Yum and beautiful 😍

14.02.2025 04:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Don't worry about it.

09.02.2025 17:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I'm teaching a digital sculpture class using ZBrush, demonstrating the power of alphas and other essential techniques to my students! Had a lot of fun!

#DigitalSculpting #ZBrush #3DModeling #ArtEducation #CGI #GameArt #Alphas #SculptingTechniques

06.02.2025 03:33 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Lol, yes. It's Monica

06.02.2025 00:04 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

What's up Nick!

05.02.2025 20:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Cute! How long did it take you?

05.02.2025 16:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Aaww

01.02.2025 18:13 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Library Path Post

26.01.2025 21:29 — 👍 9481    🔁 1364    💬 39    📌 50

Fantastic! Looks just like him!

27.01.2025 02:54 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Beautiful 😍

25.01.2025 22:54 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
💎Create Dazzling Crystals in Maya | Easy and Fast Tutorial | Model, Texture, Light & Render
YouTube video by Academic Phoenix Plus 💎Create Dazzling Crystals in Maya | Easy and Fast Tutorial | Model, Texture, Light & Render

✨ New Tutorial Alert! ✨

Want to create stunning 3D crystals in Maya? 💎 My latest YouTube tutorial walks you through the entire process—from modeling the perfect crystal shape to texturing and rendering for a sparkling, realistic look.

#3D #AutodeskMaya #Animation #games #tutorial #CGArt

24.01.2025 22:57 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

👏👏

24.01.2025 22:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Creativity is like a houseplant, not an endless well. You need to seek out sunlight, water, and nutrients in art, shows, music, experiences, and more to tend to it. And just like plants it has its dormant and active periods and you may not seem improvement for some time.

23.01.2025 17:03 — 👍 14517    🔁 3281    💬 164    📌 81

Hi! Happy to see you at Bluesky!

24.01.2025 20:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Bernie 4 years ago and now today. Wild how it all repeats itself.

22.01.2025 06:05 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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🥲🥰

20.01.2025 16:18 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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I guess that's it. I'll go read a book now.

19.01.2025 06:43 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

🥰🥰 adorable!

15.01.2025 18:37 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Reacting to League of Legends ‘Welcome to Noxus - Bite Marks’ | Cinematic Breakdown & Analysis
YouTube video by Academic Phoenix Plus Reacting to League of Legends ‘Welcome to Noxus - Bite Marks’ | Cinematic Breakdown & Analysis


Hi everyone who loves animations! Here is a breakdown/analysis of the new League cinematic. Beautiful, to say the least. 🤩
youtu.be/lhFi7w4J0f4
#LeagueofLegends #nexus #animation #games

15.01.2025 02:51 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Cute!!

15.01.2025 02:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Hi everyone! First post on Bluesky 😀

28.11.2024 17:50 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 1

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