VDM Brushes
About this category
Vector Displacement Mesh (VDM) brushes for ZBrush. Add complex detail to your characters and creatures in a single stroke.
Pair with ZBrush Brushes and IMM Brushes for a complete sculpting toolkit.
VDM Brushes - FAQ
What is a VDM brush?
VDM stands for Vector Displacement Mesh - a ZBrush brush type that sculpts complex 3D shapes (like ears, horns, or folds) in one stroke.
Why are VDM brushes powerful?
They replace hours of manual sculpting. Instead of building complex forms piece by piece, you can stamp a high-detail structure instantly and then refine it. This makes them ideal for anatomy, creature design, and stylized workflows.
Are VDM brushes beginner-friendly?
Yes - VDMs are intuitive to use and give beginners access to professional-level details quickly. They also help new artists study form by providing clean examples of anatomy or folds to learn from.
Do professionals rely on VDM brushes?
Definitely. Many production sculptors use VDMs for efficiency, particularly when creating organic details like facial features, scales, or cloth wrinkles.
What types of VDM brushes are available?
Creature packs, anatomy details, fabric folds, facial features, stylized ornament sets and many more.
