Creating Resonance

I believe that the true power of a 3D character lies in the harmony between its visual design and the emotional depth of the story it inhabits. Personally, character modeling is about more than just technical precision; it is about creating "digital puppets" that resonate with the audience, deliver a message, and move hearts on screen. Whether in film or games, I aim to build the alternate universes that provide others with the same comfort and joy I found in animation while growing up.

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Global Perspective

My creative path has been shaped by a diverse, international background. Living and studying at an international boarding school in India from a young age taught me to embrace diverse cultures and adapt quickly to change, traits that I carry into every collaborative studio environment.

Art has been my constant companion since childhood. With a foundation in traditional pencil, charcoal, and watercolor, I continued studying at the Academy of Art University to broaden my abilities. By exploring mediums like drawing, sculpting, stop-motion, and 3D animation, I could find the niche where my skills and passions truly aligned.

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From Physical to Digital

The turning point in my education came during an introductory animation principles class. In the process of puppet making for stop-motion, I became fascinated with the idea of building a character from the ground up and giving it a physical presence and a story.

When transitioning to remote learning during COVID-19, I realized that organic and hard-surface 3D modeling were the digital evolution of that puppet-making process. To strengthen my foundation, I focused in gesture drawing and advanced sculpture classes like Figure Modeling and Ecorche. This dedication to anatomy culminated in my project 'Ashitaka,' which won the Spring Show 2024 Award for Realistic Organic Modeling. I am constantly pushing myself to bridge the gap between technical expertise and emotional storytelling, one sculpt at a time.