Bring Rafiki to Life 3D Modelling Competition sponsored by Animation Mentor

Inspired by nature and human skin, I decided to give Rafiki an organic, fleshy and slimy look. He is a creature of magic and nature, with a friendly appeal despite his veiny gross skin. I looked to African tribal scarring, voodoo dolls and lizards for inspiration and reference. Combining the scary with the endearing this is my design

Rafiki character model

CGAfrica 2D Competition 2024: The Ancient Civilization of Benin Kingdom Sponsored by Framestore

Using a 3d reference of the city I modelled in Blender, I painted scenes of the palace, city, market and palace gates. I derived alot of my inspiration from African and Ancient North African architecture as well as used historical patterns and motifs from the Benin Kingdom itself.  Incorporating the bird and snake motifs, I placed a bird on the doors of the palace/ The King is placed on top a hill in the center of Benin city over the lower and middle class and kingdom soldiers on the outer rings

Benin City

Paul Chungag Vision Award - Jambo the Whimsical Donkey

My depiction Jambo is inspired by his name, which sort of reminds me of the word "jumbo" or "Rambo". When I think of jumbo I think large, sturdy and strong. Rambo was also a very adventurous hero, hence the small mullet on Jumbos head, which is a nod to Rambo. Jumbo is a hero with a sense of humour, but he doesn't fear trotting into battle or jumping with his short sturdy legs.

Eden Langeveldt

Challenges

Rafiki character model

Benin City

Jambo the Donkey Hero