Join our contest by January 1st 2026!
Dive into the world of character design and 3D modeling by creating the main hero of an imaginary video game. Think about iconic charactersāthey can be human-like, such as Link (Zelda) or Mario, or completely abstract and whimsical, like Kirby or Pacman.
While you don't need to build the whole game, we want to understand the world your hero belongs to. Your submission should include:
Your Hero Character: Modeled and presented in Blender.
A Sense of Stage: A compelling scene that hints at the environment where they live.
Your Game Concept: A brief explanation of your imaginary game's genre, your character's personality, and their role within the story. We encourage a looping animation to show them off, but a powerful still image works too!
1. Submit in the Community: Share your final image (still or animated, square or vertical) in the Patata School Community Topic 'Blender Hero Contest'.
2. Upload to Instagram: Post your entry on Instagram, making sure to tag @cabeza_patata and use the hashtag #patataschoolhero.
š Amazing Prizes from Huion
š„ 1st Place: Kamvas Pro 16 (4K)
A premium 15.6-inch pen display with stunning 4K resolution (3840 x 2160). This tablet offers exceptional color accuracy and a laminated screen for a paper-like drawing experience, perfect for professional sculpting and texturing in Blender.
š„ 2nd Place: Kamvas 16 (Gen3)
A sleek 15.6-inch pen display featuring high resolution and anti-glare film. This is a powerful tool for serious 3D artists, providing a large, comfortable workspace to model and animate.
š„ 3rd Place: Kamvas 13 (Gen3)
A highly portable 13.3-inch pen display that balances size and performance. It's an excellent, responsive tablet for detailed digital drawing and character work, whether you're at your desk or on the go.
Being part of Patata School isn't just about the courses; we run regular contests to invite our members to push their skills and new-found knowledge and to create amazing things based on their experiences. Check out some of our previous contest winners below.
We love Mary Jade Wilkinson's bold, colorful composition filled with spring characters.
Her integration of 2D and 3D elements sits beautifully in that 2.5D space - an excellent use of Grease Pencil! The combination of lively lines and charming characters, plus her carefully planned sketches, made this piece truly stand out.
Laura Durand!
We love Lauraās nostalgic, atmospheric Pixel Art scene.
Everything from the soft lighting, the level of detail and thought in how each element fits within the Pixel Art aesthetic, and the character design itself is spot on.
The animation and subtle camera movement allows us to enjoy the fullness of the 3D scene and we glean so much about the character from their desk set-up.
Congratulations Laura! You win a Huion Kamvas Pro 19!
Jonathan's entry won the Patata School competition because it masterfully blended creativity, attention to detail, and storytelling in a visually striking design.
The concept of a character with a rose for a head, adorned with protective thorns and accompanied by a colorful butterfly, is very imaginative and beautiful.
Jonathan H, congratulations! You won a Meta Quest 3 VR Headset.
In First Placeā¦Boris Zagor!
We love this character design, the brilliant animation and the whole look and feel of the piece.
Boris says of his jumping bird that maybe it symbolises his efforts to become a professional 3D designer, a very relatable feeling shown in a playful way and beautifully crafted.
Congratulations Boris! You win a Ugee Drawing Monitor UE12!
The Winner of the Nintendo Switch Oled isā¦Joey Judkins!
We love the clear concept of this piece and the way that the typography takes centre stage in a balanced composition. Joey shared his motivations behind this animation and ideas of āthe ever-shifting and elusive "work-life balance" to which we all aspireā.
Congratulations Joey!
2nd Place goes toā¦ Michel Busschots for this complex Nintendo-inspired scene full of fun motion typography gems.
We love the playfulness and amount of different ideas in this animation. The composition is well-built and itās fun to watch again and again.
3rd Place goes toā¦ Luis Catarino and their wonderful pudding.
The composition of this piece is interesting as the puddings make up an animated pattern across the screen. The texturing is very effective and the colours feel vibrant yet balanced in this satisfying scene.
We've given away Nintendo Switches, Graphics Tablets, iPad Pros, and more prizes are always coming up! Plus the chance to learn a new skill and take part in amazing creative challenges within a supportive and encouraging community.
For this thoughtful 2D/3D scene using Blenderās Grease Pencil feature.
For this adorable crocodile on a sunny day, created in Blender.
For this beautiful interactive Earth experience in Spline.
For their magical interactive alarm clock, created in Spline.
With a Pumpkin Spiced Latte made in Blender.