Hi there, 👋 I'm Wayne Dixon

A Blender Animation and Rigging Instructor here at CG Cookie.


G'day! I'm Wayne from Australia, the Animation and Rigging instructor around these parts.

I first discovered Blender in the early 2000s and was enthralled with the capabilities of this open-source software.  After a few years of messing about for fun and building my skills, I realized I had a real passion for character animation and rigging and turned my hobby into a career using Blender as well as teaching others how to use it.

I've had the privilege of working on some awesome projects as an animator and technical artist over the years.  This includes TV commercials, museum exhibits and a bunch of children's' content on YouTube that has collectively had billions of views.

(yes, billions!)

If you have a passion for animation and/or rigging, I will help you fuel that passion.

Check out my Blender courses

Make Your 3D Characters run in Blender: How To Make A Run Cycle Animation
Master the art of crafting a run cycle for your biped character using Blender...
SHAPE | Add Shape Keys to Your Rigging Toolbox in Blender
Learn how to integrate shape keys into your rigs. This could be corrective sh...
CORE | Fundamentals of Rigging in Blender
Learn the essentials of rigging in Blender, from creating controls and deform...
Rig and Animate a Treasure Chest in Blender 2.8
In this Blender 2.8 course for beginners, you will learn the essential riggin...