His feedback straight-up changed the game for me. After this class, I leveled up hard. Best character I've made to date.
Lincoln Lee
This mentorship is for you if...
You struggle to finish projects.
You start strong but the work stalls before it reaches the level you wanted.
You don't know how to improve.
You know the tools. You can see something is off. You cannot name what is holding your work back.
You need pro feedback.
Peer critiques only go so far. You need direct notes from someone shipping characters in production.
You want to grow your skills.
You are serious about getting better. You are ready to put in nine weeks of focused work.
What makes this different
This is not another course. It is personal mentorship designed for real growth.
Direct Weekly Feedback
Live critiques, paintovers, and guidance to help you make faster, better decisions.
Small Group Only
Just 8 artists. Personalized attention and feedback that makes a real impact.
Finish Your Best Work
Build a complete, portfolio-ready character you will be proud to share.
Async Support
Private Discord access with ongoing feedback throughout the week.
Real Growth, Guaranteed
If you do the work, this will be the best 3D art you have ever made.
How it works
Real artists. Real growth. Real results.
01
Apply
Submit your portfolio and tell us about your goals.
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Review
Applications are personally reviewed to ensure the right fit for the group.
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Strategy Call
Accepted artists get a 1-on-1 call to plan your project and set clear goals.
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Mentorship
9 weeks of live sessions, feedback, and direct support.
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Finish & Present
Complete your best work yet and present it with confidence.
What 9 weeks can do.
Seven pieces from artists who came through previous Character Class formats. Hover to see more.
Receiving feedback from an artist you look up to is the best way to grow fast as an artist. I can't recommend it enough.
Ryan Bechara
Best decision I took this year. I've grown so much as an artist. It's helped me even in my day-to-day work.
Jules Lartizien
What's Included
Real artists. Real growth. Real results.
9-Week Mentorship
A focused journey from start to finish.
Weekly 2-Hour Live Sessions
Critiques, discussions, and problem solving.
Recorded Sessions
Never miss a session. Watch anytime.
1-on-1 Strategy Call
Define your goals and personal plan.
Async Feedback
Video feedback, paintovers, and sculptovers.
Private Discord Access
Direct messaging and support all week.
Portfolio Review
Final presentation and feedback on your work.
Accountability & Direction
Stay on track and make consistent progress.
Apply to Group 01.
01
Submit your work
Your ArtStation, three pieces you're proud of, and the project you want to finish. No resume, no cover letter.
02
Conversation with J
If your work and project fit, we book a 30-minute call about your goals and whether the group is right for you.
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Group offer or referral
Group offer within 72 hours if it's a fit. Written referral if it isn't, sometimes the $395 course, sometimes a year of practice.
Mentorship
9-week group mentorship
$2,700
one-time
Direct work with J for nine weeks, until your character is finished.
- 9 ร 90-minute live group sessions with J
- Written + video feedback in Discord, every week
- Private mentorship Discord, cohort-only channel
- Lifetime access to all session recordings + transcripts
- One finished, portfolio-ready character
Mentorship + Course
Mentorship + the full Character Class course
$3,000
one-time
Everything in the mentorship, plus the Character Art For Games course.
- 9 ร 90-minute live group sessions with J
- Written + video feedback in Discord, every week
- Private mentorship Discord, cohort-only channel
- Character Class library access
- Lifetime access to all session recordings + transcripts
- One finished, portfolio-ready character
- Character Art For Games course (lifetime)
Payment structure agreed on the application call. Typically 50% on acceptance, 50% before the start date. Same investment for every seat in Group 01.
About Your Mentor
I've spent over 15 years creating characters for AAA games while helping thousands of artists improve their skills online.
This mentorship is everything I've learned about the fastest way to grow as an artist.
J Hill
15+ Years in Professional Game Development
Shipped Characters in Apex Legends, Titanfall, Back 4 Blood & More
200,000+ YouTube Subscribers
Thousands of Students Taught Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this mentorship for?
Character artists who have the fundamentals and want to push their work to AAA quality. If you can build a base model but you're stuck on what's holding the piece back, this is the right fit. If you're learning the pipeline for the first time, take the $395 course first.
Will this help me get a job in the industry?
The mentorship doesn't place artists. What it gives you is one finished, portfolio-ready character at the bar studios hire from, plus direct feedback from someone who has shipped characters on Apex Legends, Titanfall 2, and Back 4 Blood. The portfolio piece is the leverage.
What software do I need to know?
The standard character pipeline: ZBrush, Maya or Blender, Substance Painter, Marmoset or Unreal. The mentorship isn't a software tutorial. It assumes you know the tools and focuses on the decisions that move work from competent to portfolio-grade.
What kind of projects can I work on?
One real-time character of your choice. Stylized or realistic, hero or NPC, original or fan piece. The constraint is that it has to be portfolio-ready by week nine, so the scope gets agreed on the application call.
How much time do I need each week?
Realistically 10โ15 hours plus the 90-minute live session. Students who finish are the ones who show up consistently and post work in Discord between sessions. If you can only commit a few hours a week, the timeline won't work.
How selective is the application process?
Group 01 is capped at 8 seats. Roughly half of applicants get an offer. The bar is skill level, project clarity, and commitment. Strong applicants who aren't the right fit for this group get a written referral, sometimes to the $395 course, sometimes to a year of focused practice.
What if I can't attend a live session?
All sessions are recorded and transcribed, with lifetime access. If you can't make a session, post your questions in Discord beforehand and J will address them on the call. Async feedback in Discord runs through the whole week regardless.
When does the next group start?
Once the 8 seats are confirmed. Applications are rolling and reviewed within 5 business days. Exact start date is confirmed on the application call.
Have more questions? Reach out via [email protected]
