Zuri Smith
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.

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.