SERVICES

Specialized in stylized 3D Characters for games and films, stylized
2D illustrations, and photo/video editing.

3D modelling

Characters and Props

3D Animations

Animated action-sequence and shorts

2D Illustrations

Digitally drawn artworks

Product Renders

Commercial products'

beauty shots

PAST PROJECTS

Knight (1/2) | OC

This model showcases an old and heroic figure, with it’s design taking inspiration from the game “Tales of ariseˮ.

The art style of Tale of arise is very interesting to me as the costume designs were sleek and modern but they were designed to be in an older era within medieval settings. Giving it a quaint and familiar feeling but in refreshing new designs.

For my whole design process checkout my google drive link!

Knight (2/2) | OC

This model showcases an old and heroic figure, with it’s design taking inspiration from the game “Tales of ariseˮ.

The art style of Tale of arise is very interesting to me as the costume designs were sleek and modern but they were designed to be in an older era within medieval settings. Giving it a quaint and familiar feeling but in refreshing new designs.

For my whole design process checkout my google drive link!

Merlion (reimagined) | OC

The Merlion is Singapore's iconic creature and is a monument all tourists are encouraged to see when visiting the country. However I have always thought that the Merlion looked rather tamed than a beast than one that instils fear as is their nature, so I decided to redesign the creature to be more ferocious and yet carry the same stature.

This model was modelled and animated in Blender, am a self-taught blender user learning as I go.

RealmDivers is a project I'm working on which is a game under the premise of the player fighting against other mystical creatures from other realms that may or may not be real.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AFQBufixccrs09evGVMyI4Ol5pqilRUs/view?usp=sharing

Blaster Blade | Cardfight Vanguard animation

That wraps up this passion project, it feels really rewarding to see something through from the start to end, from a static low poly model to now a moving/breathing animation and the fact that this is a solo project, it means I had complete creative control over its direction and also all the responsibility to see this through.

I played the role of 2D artist when I had to draw in my own reference sheet, a 3D artist when I had to model and texture him, then a rigger and animator and after that the role of an audio composer mixing in the sounds your hear and lastly, video editor.

Sounds used provided by freesounds, copyright free.

What is XZZN?

It is my alias which holds a special meaning. If you take each of the alphabets in the word and combine them, you can see that the end product is a cross in a box, symbolizing “crossing the norm”. This reflects how I think when I’m working, I’m always trying to think from perspectives that others haven't thought of yet, constantly striving to come up with new ideas.

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About Me

I was always an artsy person, and games have been a part of me since the days of the PSP. While pursuing art and design studies, I realized that I’m interested in more than just creating art; I want to understand how powerful fundamental design choices can be. "Mario’s" iconic hat is the perfect example—without it, it just doesn’t feel like him. Aesthetics and Identity. It is my goal to design character with a focus on both, so iconic that it becomes the next generation's 'Mario' for this.

One of my favourite games is Cyberpunk 2077. The way the game depicts post-modern capitalism is one of the best adaptations come to life. It was originally a tabletop rpg, but now (post updates and bug fixes) its known as one of the best single player action role-playing games to date.

Education

2021-2024

DIGITAL GAME ART & DESIGN

Nanyang Polytechnic

This was where I learnt most of my 3D Skills at. From the basics of art and design to the more intricate and nuanced parts of 3D modelling, it provided the foundation that I needed to get started on making my ideas come to life. I also got the chance to work with groups of people to make short games as well as animated videos all within a given time frame, that gave me a glimpse of what the industry workflow is like. And to this day I still keep in contact with them.

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Singapore-based Artist
Diploma in Nanyang Polytechnic

DIGITAL GAME ART & DESIGN

Language proficiency

English, Chinese