In Blender 3.0 a really useful asset browser feature was introduced. This feature is perfect for kitbashing, and we have now started to implement our own kitbash products into this system. Anyone that purchases or previously owns the products listed below can now download the latest update. If you wish to see any of our other products get implemented please comment your suggestions on the youtube video. Also a big thanks to Tomas Griciūnas for setting this up for us.

Hard-Surface Kitbash Vol.1
Artstation - https://jrotools.co/a-hsk1
Gumroad - https://jrotools.co/g-hsk1

Hard-Surface Kitbash Vol.2
Artstation - https://jrotools.co/a-hsk2
Gumroad - https://jrotools.co/g-hsk2

Hard-Surface Kitbash Vol.3
Artstation - https://jrotools.co/a-hsk3
Gumroad - https://jrotools.co/g-hsk3

If you have bought the Hard-Surface Collection which contains Hard-Surface Kitbash Vol.1 that product has also been updated.

Last 24 hours of this years winter sale, links down below. Remember that you can join in on our free giveaway for lifetime access to all current and future JROTools products by rating & reviewing past or new purchases, one review = one ticket in the random pick.

50% OFF

Artstation - http://jrotools.co/a　
Code: JROWINTER2022

Gumroad - http://jrotools.co/g　
Code: JROWINTER2022

70% OFF

Hard-Surface Kitbash Vol.3

Artstation - https://jrotools.co/a-hsk3
Code: WINTERHK3
Gumroad - https://jrotools.co/g-hsk3
Code: WINTERHK3

ZBrush Masters Vol.1

Artstation - https://jrotools.co/a-zm1
Code: WINTERZM1
Gumroad - https://jrotools.co/g-zm1
Code: WINTERZM1

Hard-Surface Alphas Vol.3

Artstation - https://jrotools.co/a-ha3
Code: WINTERHA1
Gumroad - https://jrotools.co/g-ha3
Code: WINTERHA1

Please ask us any questions you might have on Discord - https://discord.gg/R3EGuYD

I suspect this can be seen as a controversial tactic but please read my thoughts down below, and if you want to share your opinion
please comment on twitter

Artstation DL - https://jrotools.co/a
Gumroad DL - https://jrotools.co/g
Twitter discussion - https://jrotools.co/t
Our 50% - 70% winter sale is still going on - https://www.artstation.com/blogs/jronn/VEOM

If you can’t get rid of them, devalue them

I as many others have waited and hoped that Artstation would eventually do something about AI generated images on their platform, but as time has passed and the problems have become more and more obvious I have to look for other options. As there is no skill involved in the making of the AI generated products currently flooding the marketplace more and more people not connected to the industry are finding their way here to make a quick buck.

There are several other problems I will go into deeper down below but to summarize it this is my plan B. I have created this product to get a chance to inform customers about AI and to devalue the current pricing standards of AI generated reference products in hope of deterring more people from joining the site for the sole purpose of selling AI generated products. Best case scenario would be that Artstation also realizes that these products cost more to host than they end up earning and eventually end up deleting this product along with all other AI generated reference products.

AI generated content on Artstation

A long time ago some of us users and Artstation staff were debating on the topic of photos on Artstation. The answer reached back then was that although it could be considered art, Artstation was not the place for it and the risk of flooding the site wasn’t worth it. Sadly no debate was held regarding AI and although there is no artistic skill involved and has way more flooding potential than photos they have chosen to ignore/support it.

I know many like to refer to the subject of painters vs photographers when discussing artists vs prompters, I think those that see this as something similar have either not tried using AI or have no artistic background. Photography takes both skill and artistic sense to get good results, while AI generators in how it currently works is nothing more than an advanced google image search, if anything it’s easier as it gives you more exact results, nowhere in that process are you the actual creator, you are just playing the slot machine.

AI generated images and copyright

Currently most sellers selling AI generated reference products on this site are making you choose between multiple licenses such as commercial and studio licenses, this is no better than a scam. In its current form no raw AI generated image is protected by copyright and the moment you gain access to the image you have as much or little right to it as the one selling it. Although I don’t advise anyone to use AI generated images for commercial projects, if you were to do so you absolutely don’t have to pay more for a commercial license no matter who the seller is.

Why you shouldn’t buy AI generated reference products

Most products you see available today with 100 - 300 images were re generated with the same prompt to get a similar look for all images, this can be done during a couple of minutes on your tablet while you lie in bed. So why buy these products when you can just do it yourself and get better results by generating exactly what you are looking for.

My thoughts on AI generated images

Currently all popular AI image generators and everyone that’s using them are piggybacking on the backs of artists that haven’t given their consent, so by default it’s immoral and I hope regulations are put in place sooner than later. With that said immoral or not these generators will just get better and better and honestly they can be both fun and very useful for reference purposes. Hopefully we can adapt and use it to our advantage in a way where we still can be creative and make a living.

This years official JROTools winter sale has started, you can now get all of our products at a 50% discount and some pre picked products at a 70% discount. At the end of our sale we will pick some random customers that have reviewed our products to get free items as well as lifetime free access to JROTools products, so make sure to review your new or past purchases if you found them useful.

50% OFF

Artstation - http://jrotools.co/a
Code: JROWINTER2022

Gumroad - http://jrotools.co/g
Code: JROWINTER2022

70% OFF

Hard-Surface Kitbash Vol.3
Artstation - https://jrotools.co/a-hsk3 Code: WINTERHK3
Gumroad - https://jrotools.co/g-hsk3 Code: WINTERHK3

ZBrush Masters Vol.1
Artstation - https://jrotools.co/a-zm1 Code: WINTERZM1
Gumroad - https://jrotools.co/g-zm1 Code: WINTERZM1

Hard-Surface Alphas Vol.3
Artstation - https://jrotools.co/a-ha3 Code: WINTERHA1
Gumroad - https://jrotools.co/g-ha3 Code: WINTERHA1

Please ask us any questions you might have on Discord - https://discord.gg/R3EGuYD

We have released a new rock & mountains reference pack containing 800+ images. All photos were taken in Nepal. Since the holiday sale is still running on Artstation you can currently get it at a 50% discount.

Download Sample images - https://environmentdesign.gumroad.com/l/rm2s

Artstation DL - http://jrotools.co/a
Gumroad DL - http://jrotools.co/g

The release of concept art essentials vol.2 on our Youtube channel have been quite popular so far with almost 40k views (link here - https://youtu.be/ip-PMjsKVX8)

So we are looking to release more free content, but we want to know what category of content you want us to prioritize, 2D or 3D tutorials? I have created a poll on Twitter, please take part so we can get a clearer picture of what’s more popular. If you want to be more specific please reply to the poll tweet.

Twitter poll link - https://jrotools.co/t

To more easily participate in future polls please consider following us on Twitter.

This years official Summer/Back to school sale has started. All of our products are 50% - 70% off, get the discounted products on Artstation or Gumroad. You can find the links and codes at the bottom.

Giveaways

Only a fraction of our customers review their purchases so we do these giveaways to give you extra purpose to do so. If you do like any of our products I hope you can help us out by reviewing your new or past purchases and at the same time increase your chances of winning lifetime access so you never have to make another purchase again.

2 Customers - Free lifetime access to all current and future official JROTools products
3 Customers - $50 worth of products.
5 Customers - $14 worth of products.

Rules

We will randomly pick reviewers using a randomizer software. Every review entry are added individually so multiple reviews will give you a bigger chance. You can also review products that you have bought in the past.

How to review

1. Click the dropdown menu in the upper right corner
2. Click my library
3. Locate your purchased product and click the blue rate this product button.
4. Click the rate this product button in the pop up window and add a review.

Links/Codes

50%

Artstation - https://jrotools.co/a (Code: JROSUMMER22 )
Gumroad - https://jrotools.co/g (Code: summer22)

70%

Hard-Surface Kitbash Vol.1

Artstation - https://jrotools.co/a-hsk1 (Code: KBSUMMER22)
Gumroad - https://jrotools.co/g-hsk1 (Code: kbsummer22)

Hard-Surface Alphas Vol.3

Artstation - https://jrotools.co/a-ha3 (Code: HASUMMER22)
Gumroad - https://jrotools.co/g-ha3 (Code: hasummer22)

Sign Decals Vol.1

Artstation - https://jrotools.co/a-oa1 (Code: SDSUMMER22)
Gumroad - https://jrotools.co/g-ds1 (Code: sdsummer22)

Hello everyone,

Artstation is running a May mega sale for a couple of days, so all our products are currently 30% off. I have also added the same discount to Gumroad if that is your preference, links and codes below.

Hard-Surface Kitbash 70% OFF

We are getting ready to release a lot of new kitbash content and since I want as many people as possible try out our already available products before we release more we are currently having a 70% sale on Hard-Surface Kitbash Vol.1. This offer is limited to 50 purchases, but once that is reached you can still get it with the 30% discount.

Artstation

Hard-Surface Kitbash 70% OFF
Link: https://jrotools.co/a-hsk1
Code: MAYSALE70

All products 30% OFF
Link: http://jrotools.co/a
Code: No need for code

Gumroad

Hard-Surface Kitbash 70% OFF
Link: https://jrotools.co/g-hsk1
Code: MAYSALE70

All products 30% OFF
Link: http://jrotools.co/g
Code: maysale2022

License Changes

We have always gotten a lot of questions regarding our licensing terms since they don't match up with the official Artstation licensing terms, so we are finally planning to sync this up a bit more to make it easier and less confusing for our customers. If you have bought our products in the past or if you buy anything before April 4th the old license terms will still be in effect and you don't have to worry about the new changes for those purchases. As for the new licenses, for some products this might mean a price increase for some licenses and I might take the chance to balance some prices for some older products.

Pre change sale 30% OFF

We will slowly start to change the license terms starting monday april 4th, so if you want to get any products with the current a bit more free for all license terms you just need to buy them before that, and also get a 30% discount.

Gumroad - http://jrotools.co/a
Discount Code - 30changesale

Artstation http://jrotools.co/g
Discount Code - 30CHANGESALE

We have collaborated with FastTrack Tutorials on a grunge brush set which you can use for texturing in Substance Painter or for 2D painting inside Photoshop or Procreate.

Download - https://www.artstation.com/a/14315422

70+ Brushes
2 showcase tutorials are included with the product.