I couldn’t believe that it was not a real photo, but looking back at that very same render today with my trained eyes, it seems less impressive, which I find a little amusing.

I was just blown away the first time I saw a photorealistic render.

How did you decide to pursue an education in 3D? What are your impressions of the program? Winning the Rookie Awards helped me gain more trust in my ability, but even then, I still haven’t done a project that I'm 100% proud of, but I think that's just how I am, and it’s what motivates me to always do better. Today I pick projects more based on interest and mood rather than what technical barriers they might pose, and I'm also more confident in my work. I also had to move past my self-criticism, I was overly critical of my work even very early on in the process, and I was constantly looking for external validation and would scrap projects if I didn't get any. I think my projects back then were based on what I felt comfortable doing and with my recent learnings. In the beginning, you constantly break down technical barriers that open your eyes to new solutions and projects. My journey started with focusing almost solely on the technical side of things.ĭiving into the world of 3D can be quite overwhelming at first but also super exciting. Tell us a little about your artistic journey so far.

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