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Gonubie, South Africa
Hi, I’m Timothy — a 3D artist and visual storyteller with a passion for building meaningful, emotionally grounded worlds. I specialize in: - 3D Character & Environment Art (Stylized or Realistic) - Concept Art & Storyboarding - Animation using Blender or Unreal Engine - PBR Texturing, UV Mapping, and Retopology - Video Editing with DaVinci Resolve I work primarily in Blender, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine, and I bring a thoughtful, detail-driven approach to every project—whether it’s game assets, animation, or visual storytelling. If you're looking for someone who values not just technical skill, but also creativity, honesty, and collaboration, I’d love to work with you. Let’s build something with depth.
- 3D Animation
- 3D Modeling
- Substance Painter
- Adobe After Effects
- Graphic Design
- MarvelousDesigner
Stellenbosch, South Africa
I'm a 3D Generalist, focused on high-impact motion design, product visuals, and animations that doesn't just look good, but actually sells your ideas! I help brands turn complex concepts into clear, visually striking stories. Whether it's a product render, explainer, ad campaign, or character animation, the goal is always the same - make the audience understand it instantly and remember it. What you can expect: • Clean, premium quality visuals. • Fast, reliable communication. • A strong sense of design, not just technical execution. I work across Cinema 4D, Houdini, Blender and Redshift to deliver results that are both creative and technically solid. If you need visuals that stand out in a crowded feed, let's talk!
- 3D Modeling
- Autodesk Maya
- 3D Design
- Blender
- 3D Rendering
- Maxon Cinema 4D
- Substance Painter
- CGI
- Graphic Design
- Digital Art
- Redshift3D
- Houdini
- 3D Product Rendering
Paarl, South Africa
I am a passionate creative. I love flexing my creative muscles to bring forth the best work I can. I am friendly and approachable, and I always make sure to communicate thoroughly with the people I work with.
- Game Art
- 2D Animation
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe After Effects
- Pixel Art
- 2D Art
- Digital Painting
- Sketching
- 2D Game Art
- Comics
- Cartoon Art
Mossel Bay, South Africa
Unity Game Developer (3-year experience) Have developed numerous apps for Android as well as IOS Android App Development IOS App Development Graphic Artist Proficient in Unity Engine Coding (3D & 2D) Proficient in Unreal Engine Coding 3D Rendering Proficient in Adobe and most Graphic Design Platforms Proficient in Apple Keynote Talented Determined
- Game Art
- Android App Development
- Java
- PHP
- C++
- Game Development
- iOS Development
- Unity
- Unreal Engine
Odendaalsrus, South Africa
5+ Years of Experience in Illustrating and Creating Art, Designing Characters. I am my own critique and always strive to improve. I love creating art and adding a ton of detail to it. I have always had a passion for the gaming industry and love creating my own versions of things or exploring new concepts creatively. My preferred software to use is Clip Studio Paint, Unity, Inkscape and Blender. I look forward to working together!
- Character Design
- Illustration
- 3D Animation
- 3D Modeling
- Blender
- Logo Design
- Video Editing
- Clip Studio Paint
- Anime
- Graphic Design
- Freehand Digital Illustration
- Image Editing
- Manga
- 3D Rigging
- 2D Art
Ballito, South Africa
As a versatile freelance 3D artist, I offer a comprehensive skillset encompassing Archviz, product visualization, 3D asset creation, environmental concept designs, and cinematography for renders. My dedication to creativity, technical proficiency, and client satisfaction makes me the ideal choice for bringing imaginative concepts to life through visually stunning 3D artwork.
- Game Asset
- Game Design
- 3D Animation
- 3D Modeling
- 2D Animation
- Autodesk 3ds Max
- Architectural Rendering
- 3D Rendering
- Content Creation
- Video Editing
- Game Testing
- Video Game Coaching
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