Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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*In this Blender tutorial I will show you the creation process of how I created this cozy winter cocoa artwork in Blender.* ☕ 🎄

☕ *Artwork on ArtStation:* artstation.com/artwork/wrkDkZ

⭐ *Vote for Your Favorite Color Variation:*
• Poll #1: youtube.com/post/UgkxZtlhK3Zp9npMD58LatqzXLn8qPv2WEj0
• Poll #2: youtube.com/post/UgkxYs_-Ji6uJDI-97nIIs8ic1z6AvLC4z_n
• Poll #3: youtube.com/post/UgkxYObAXaOp5lDdS-mRO3jIFfVWHoRphF4q
• Poll #4: youtube.com/post/UgkxPtBSh801ly3sH1KSWBEbI2nCY-4lAJQY
• Final Pull: youtube.com/post/UgkxPuRdlyqrNZVmPga4JhF8w2030GEPdtLa

🗃️ *Purchase the project files and support the channel:*
• Gumroad: ryankingart.gumroad.com/l/cocoa
• Patreon: patreon.com/posts/146476217
• Superhive: superhivemarket.com/products/cocoa/?ref=738
• Fab: fab.com/listings/5ce5e06c-af6e-4116-a208-ce4a01f8d53e
• ArtStation: artstn.co/m/8GAa3
• Flipped Normals: flippednormals.com/product/cozy-winter-cocoa-67037
• Turbosquid: turbosquid.com/FullPreview/2506890
• CGTrader: cgtrader.com/3d-models/food/beverage/cozy-winter-cocoa

▶️ *Mentioned in the Video:*
• Pumpkin Artwork: artstation.com/artwork/mA8zP9
• Pumpkin Video: youtu.be/XnUDbMxZ4BA?si=27KpdZpZK0-QRi8M
• Pineapple Artwork: artstation.com/artwork/gRLOVL
• Pineapple Video: youtu.be/OK-XmoZw5RM?si=TrWm1uUP2M14JFNj
• BeeRef: beeref.org
• Easy HDRI Addon: (Affiliate Link) gumroad.com/a/856404755/uhhbl
• Easy HDRI Review: youtube.com/watch?v=RM5zDeUtKXE
• 3dAssets.One: https://3dassets.one
• Wood Texture: polyhaven.com/a/wood_floor_worn
• Wacom Intuos Small Drawing Tablet: amzn.to/3Yk8w1e
• As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
• 5.0 New Modifiers: youtu.be/43g89WI3vlY?si=iYuGJQlGurbN9J_q
• Candy Cane Tutorial: youtu.be/TAbB-XaTjiw?si=KAK9C5HLIJZcnlxE
• Procedural Peppermint Candy: youtu.be/Qb3a27oAXjw?si=l3JoUUTYyq6l4Sor
• HDRI Light: polyhaven.com/a/rostock_laage_airport
• 5.0 New Composting Features: youtu.be/vPF8Aj20Bqc?si=mqI5xPo0NhF8wqen
• Cheese Cake Artwork: youtu.be/GQHCZOw0uvA?si=VfhLI1wDNxNs7NGj
• Confetti Tutorial: youtu.be/PPNtZqkevpA?si=LrC8mkLZHLf0akfS
• Geo-Nodes Christmas Lights: ryankingart.gumroad.com/l/christmas-lights
• Christmas Ornaments Pack: ryankingart.gumroad.com/l/ornaments-pack
• Christmas Wreath Pack: ryankingart.gumroad.com/l/wreath

● *Timestamps:*
0:00 Introduction
0:55 Vote for Your Favorite
1:34 Reference Board
2:22 Mug Modeling
3:47 Mug Gradient
4:06 Add Camera
4:15 HDRI Lighting
4:41 3dAssets.One
5:04 Wood Table
5:41 Modeling Liquid
6:07 Whipped Cream
7:10 Mini Marshmallows
8:50 Cinnamon
10:40 Eye Brows
10:54 More Whipped Cream
11:22 Focal Length
12:07 User Interface
12:42 Marshmallow Colors
13:26 Eye Highlights
13:52 Adding Bubbles
14:49 Better Cup Material
16:02 Chocolate Dribbles
19:03 Compositing & Lighting
19:34 More Chocolate Modeling
20:00 Adding Candy Objects
20:45 Finalizing Table Top
21:11 Add Snow with Geo-Nodes
22:58 Chocolate Bar Squares
23:37 Final Lighting Setup
25:32 Final Compositing Setup
26:49 Color Variations
27:24 Birthday Party Variation
28:26 Christmas Joy Variation
29:09 Other Variations
33:00 Voting Polls Community Tab
33:36 Closing

🎶 *Music Credits:*
Merry Christmas Short (instrumental), produced by Sascha Ende
https://ende.app/en/song/2997-merry-christmas-short-instrumental
Licensed under CC BY 4.0
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🌐 *My Website Links:*
• All links on my about page: ryankingart.wordpress.com/77-2
• Patreon: patreon.com/ryankingart
• Gumroad: ryankingart.gumroad.com
• ArtStation: artstation.com/ryanking
• Superhive: superhivemarket.com/creators/ryan-king-art/?ref=738
• Website: ryankingart.wordpress.com
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