Chris is a published 3D artist/art director who has created thousands of 3D models, illustrations, and animations for books, videos, magazines, and commercials and he is also a master CAD artist with over 26 years of 3D CAD experience that covers multiple platforms. With his uniquely rich wealth of experience, he is steeped in knowledge and his students will greatly benefit from his state of the art instructions.
Chris’ collaborative work with NASJ spans a whopping 23 years and now, he is the sole creator, teacher and owner of CG Nouveau Jewelry CAD Training, which is an online academy and training platform.
The website, cgnouveau.com, is where jewelry designers can go to learn how to create their beautiful jewelry using a combination of industry-leading programs, notably MatrixGold, Rhino 3D, and ZBrush.
Chris’ CG Nouveau Academy offers a wide range of training, resources, and community features designed specifically for jewelry designers wanting to develop their CAD skills (from beginner to advanced levels). It is a comprehensive all-access membership providing video lessons, printable lesson guides, a community support forum, software discounts, and so much more.
Also available are a la carte lessons and courses. For more information, please explore the CG Nouveau website cgnouveau.com for more details.
Lastly, NASJ Students will receive a student discount!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Chris Mendola directly via the contact dropdown on CG Nouveau’s website.
