Personal Projects
Check out what I enjoy doing in my free time! Everything from digital art and drawing to 3D animation!
Life Drawing
In my life drawing practice I try to relax and connect with the paper. The nature of drawing offers no second chances, teaching me to be mindful with each stroke. This mindful approach embodies a raw form of art that can often lead to pleasantly surprising outcomes. I have a particular fondness for striking, contrasting colours that really pop on the page, and I constantly experiment with different media to create something bold and new. The timed sessions encourage me to step back from the minute details and view the piece as a whole, enhancing my overall artistic perspective.
Living Room
This was my first isometric room created in Blender. By following several online tutorials, I was able to apply the knowledge I gained alongside my previously acquired skills from Maya. Using appropriate lighting, shaders, and modelling experience I was able to create this little room. I learned new techniques for plumping the pillows and fluffing the rug, which I found to be effective in making the room feel more livable and realistic.
In your own style drawings
As part of my ongoing artistic development, I actively participate in online "Draw This In Your Style" challenges. These exercises allow me to explore a variety of subjects and techniques, encouraging me to tackle the complexity of different people and objects that I might typically shy away from. Participating in these challenges not only helps me refine my skills but also enables me to maintain a steady drawing practice without the pressure of deciding on specific subjects. This approach fosters creativity and growth, ultimately enhancing my overall artistic capabilities.
Potion Bottle
This project is my first animation in Blender, where I chose to create a bottle using a variety of shaders and unique effects to gain as much knowledge as possible. I implemented physics particles for the realistic bubbles and used additional physics to simulate a moving liquid inside the bottle. To add a magical feel, I designed a glowing glass effect and embossed gold that wraps around the bottle, along with a delicate chain following a custom path. Each technique was a new challenge for me, pushing my skills further in Blender.
Perspective Drawings
While I have used Adobe Illustrator before, this was my first attempt with its 3D feature. Although it's more basic than complex programs, I believe a simpler approach can effectively achieve the intended result, streamlining and speeding up the workflow. I aimed to utilise textures and bright backgrounds to make the subjects pop.
Joe Joe's Milkshakes
This task was assigned to me by a relative, who challenged me to design a logo, packaging, and bottle for a company called Joe Joe's Moo Shakes within a week. I developed several bottle designs, logos, and packaging concepts until I created one that the client was happy with. To help them visualise the final piece, I then produced a simple 3D render so they could see the final result.
Halo's
These pieces were created using the blend function in Adobe Illustrator. By carefully adjusting the colors and the flow of the lines, I was able to achieve a delicate balance that ensures each piece is visually appealing without any glitches, which can be quite challenging. I take pride in the uniqueness of each piece while maintaining a cohesive style among the series.
Blender Animations
This piece was created using Blender and involved a range of advanced techniques, including collision, cell fracturing, gravity simulation, and more intricate textures, along with some basic rigging and animation. The most challenging aspect was timing the cell fracturing precisely; each block needed to remain hidden until the correct frame before fracturing and falling under the influence of gravity.
Despite the time and effort it took to complete this piece, I’m particularly proud of the looping effect it creates and the tranquil aesthetic I aimed to achieve. The final result captures a sense of calm and fluidity.