Zelda - 3D Stylized Character

The primary objective of this project was to practice and solidify my skills in the stylized 3D character creation pipeline, from modeling to final rendering. The character, named Zelda, was designed to have a strong, slightly dramatic cartoon attitude, emphasizing expressive facial features and clean topology for potential animation.

Key Features

• High-poly sculpting with clean quad-based retopology for animation readiness.
• Stylized mesh construction emphasizing cartoon-like proportions and attitude.
• Hand-painted texturing approach using procedural and node-based shading.
• Three-point lighting setup to emphasize form, mood, and final render quality.

Purpose of the Project

Created to practice the full stylized character pipeline, from sculpting and retopology to shading, lighting, and rendering for animation or illustration purposes.