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About

My name is Zuri Smith

Hi, I'm Zuri, a 3D Artist focused on stylized & hard surface modeling and founder of Del Sol Games.
I bring digital worlds to life through engine ready, hand crafted assets. From game environments to animation experiments, I'm passionate about storytelling through form, light, and texture.

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My Story

It all began back in second grade with my very first PowerPoint. I was captivated by the ability to animate clipart and experiment with slide transitions. I spent hours creating slideshows for fun, even trying (unsuccessfully) to convince my parents to get me a dog. By middle school, I was adding music and complex animations, often going above and beyond for group projects, and loving every second of it. I realized early on that I loved using computers to create “art.”

But the moment everything clicked came in seventh grade. While searching for a missing Halo disc, I stumbled across a special edition DVD that showcased how the game was made: the concept art, character modeling, and behind the scenes footage of the development process. I was mesmerized. That was the moment I knew, I want to do that.

I started exploring game design with Game Maker Studios, following tutorials and eventually creating three small games. My curiosity led me to 3D modeling, and in high school I discovered Blender. By junior year, I dove in, following beginner tutorials and learning how to build scenes from a single cube or sphere. I also fell in love with coding through classes in Scratch, Python, and a bit of JavaScript.

Through college, my passion for 3D modeling only grew. I found myself gravitating toward modeling in every project, constantly learning and improving. Over time, I became the go to person for 3D help, and classmates would ask me for feedback or invite me to create assets for their own projects.

Today, I focus on stylized and hard surface modeling, bringing characters, props, and environments to life with purpose and personality. Whether I’m building for games, animation, or VR, I always aim to create something that resonates and inspires.

Let’s make something cool together.

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