INTENTION

Coming out of my masters in Creative Technology, I had learned that making space for learning in my lifestyle was important to me feel my best, alive and expanded. It was a wellness practice on top of being a hobby.

I wanted to create visuals that took me to other worlds, and play with alternative beauty.  So I decided to learn 3D on my own, and make it a regular creative practice.

PRACTICE

I started with research: figuring out which 3D software I was going to learn (Cinema4D and Redshift), the equipment I was going to get (a PC 😬), and where I was going to learn what I needed to. I got a GreyScaleGorilla subscription to access their in-depth course, a couple Domestika tutorials, and started a 3D tutorials playlist on YouTube.

Since 3D is extremely time-consuming and I was working full time, I had to be intentional with my time if I wanted to make this happen. I created a learning curriculum that balanced learning and practice, and then decided to wake up at 5am on weekdays to dedicate time to 3D before work. But after a couple of months, this didn’t feel sustainable (or enjoyable). I shifted to a more flowy approach now. I do 3D when I want to, or when one of my project calls for it – which allows me to keep learning, but in a more easeful way.

FUN FACT

My first commissioned project was with Maloka, a mindfulness meditation app. Going through concepting as a team was different and fun, and I’d love to explore creating for games further. You can see the result here, feat. Neal deGrasse Tyson’s VO!