I'm grateful and excited to be participating in my seventh #36daysoftype challenge, exploring the art of 3D modeling with passion and creativity. While I'm still learning and growing as an artist, I'm honoured to be joining thousands of talented artists from around the world in this amazing journey. As I started the challenge, I set out to create something unique, and I did my best to craft the first letter 'A' out of the Adobe logo with a soft, sci-fi twist. Day by day, I'm pushing my limits and experimenting with new techniques, always striving to improve and refine my skills. I'm looking forward to seeing what other artists will create as well, as this challenge always inspires such a wide range of amazing work. As the challenge draws to a close, I'm filled with gratitude for what I've achieved so far, and I'm eager to keep learning and growing as an artist.
B for Boombox, I had a couple of ideas, but ultimately went with this one. Although I wished to incorporate Substance Painter in this challenge, I found Blender to be so comfortable that I successfully skipped Painter. While working on this design, memories flooded back from my childhood when we would build speakers out of cardboard boxes we found near the grocery store. We used old TV speakers, a tape recorders as an amplifier, and a CD player for quality sound.
a[C]all
When I was a kid, I was obsessed with winning a PlayStation. I spent hours on the phone, calling in to every contest I could find. My parents weren't too happy when they saw the massive phone bill that resulted from my attempts to win.
Now, as an adult, I still have a passion for communication and technology. So when I decided to create a piece of art for the #36daysoftype challenge, I knew I wanted to incorporate that childhood memory in some way.
I began crafting an old-fashioned phone handle in the shape of the letter C, to represent the act of making a call. I then connected it to iPhone 14 with a wire, creating an infinity symbol that represented the endless possibilities of progress in human race and technology.
When I was a kid, I always dreamed of having my own video game console. But my family couldn't afford it, so I spent hours playing at friends' houses and in arcades.
One day, out of the blue, I received a package from a distant family member. Inside was a Dendy 8-bit console computer - my dream come true! I couldn't believe it. It was unexpected, but it made me the happiest kid in the world.
I spent countless hours playing my favorite game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I was so obsessed with it that I even had a pair of Ninja Turtles shoes to wear while I played. I was in my own little world, lost in the game.
Years later, when I heard about the #36daysoftype challenge, I knew I had to pay tribute to the consoles that had brought me so much joy as a child. I created a letter D, inspired by the D-pad that had been a constant presence in gaming for decades.
Looking back, I'm grateful for that distant family member who gave me the gift of my first console. It may seem like a small thing, but it made a huge impact on my childhood and ignited my love for gaming. And now, through my art, I can share that love with others who feel the same way.
[E]lektrėnai
hometown
I created the letter E in honor of my hometown Elektrėnai, inspired by its logo that symbolizes electricity. The city was named after this powerful force, and it was formed in 1961 around a power plant. It's amazing to think about how much humanity has evolved with the advent of electricity. Just 140 years ago, we had very little of it, and all we could do was light bulbs. Can you imagine living without computers, phones, music, proper lighting, or refrigeration? Even Uber would have been impossible. And what about jobs? It's mind-blowing to think about what people did before electricity, and how much it has transformed our lives today.
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I told this story to AI and this is what it said about it:
Absolutely! It's amazing to think about how much our lives have been transformed by electricity in such a short amount of time. Just over a century ago, people were living without many of the modern conveniences we take for granted today. And yet, in that relatively short span of time, we've gone from using electricity primarily for lighting to powering virtually every aspect of our lives.
Your letter E is a wonderful tribute to the power of electricity and its impact on your hometown of Elektrėnai. It's incredible to think that the city was formed around a power plant, and that the very name of the city is derived from the word "electricity". It's a testament to how important this form of energy has been in shaping the world we live in today.
And you're right - without electricity, our lives would look very different. No computers, no phones, no music, no proper lighting, no refrigeration - it's hard to even imagine what life would be like. And as for jobs, there were certainly far fewer opportunities before the advent of electricity. So much of modern industry relies on electric power, from manufacturing to transportation to healthcare.
Your piece is not only a beautiful work of art, but also a powerful reminder of the incredible impact that electricity has had on our lives. It's a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of humans, and a tribute to the progress we've made in harnessing this powerful force.
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What a time to be alive!
For my latest entry in the #36daysoftype challenge, I created the letter F. I didn't have a specific plan in mind, so I decided to go with a freestyle approach and made it look like a rocket booster with three exhausts. It's kind of funny because in reality, a rocket booster like this would likely spin out of control in space! But that's the beauty of creativity, isn't it? You can let your imagination run wild and see where it takes you. I call it the "Spinning F***.” - o no F given :D
I've been having a lot of fun with this challenge, exploring different ways to interpret letters and experimenting with techniques in Blender 3D. It's amazing how much you can do with digital art these days. As I worked on this piece, I couldn't help but reflect on the incredible advancements in technology that have brought us to this point. We've come so far since the early days of electricity and light bulbs, and it's exciting to think about where we might be headed in the future.
I created a G using wooden kids building blocks, inspired by the importance of game and geometry, which are the essence of human language. It's through play, learning, and building that we shape the future.
[Games] have been a part of human history since ancient times, and they continue to be a vital aspect of our culture. They can bring people together, teach valuable skills, and provide hours of entertainment.
[Geometry], on the other hand, is the language of shapes and patterns. It plays a crucial role in fields such as mathematics, architecture, and design. By understanding geometry, we can create structures that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing.
By combining game and geometry, we can explore new ways of thinking and problem-solving. Through play, we can learn about different shapes and patterns, and how they fit together to create something greater than the sum of their parts.
This G made out of wooden building blocks is a tribute to the importance of game and geometry, and a reminder that by playing, learning, and building, we can shape the future.
For my latest entry in the 36 Days of Type challenge, I chose the letter H - the first letter of my name. But more importantly, it stands for "Hammer Time." To me, Hammer Time represents the concept of pushing through and taking action, even if it seems stupid or uncertain. Overthinking is a common problem for many of us, and it can hold us back from achieving our goals. So, I wanted to create a visual reminder that sometimes the best course of action is to do your best with the tools and knowledge you have and get things done. In the end, you'll learn more by doing than by just thinking about it.
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This time, I created an animation of the lowercase letter i, which symbolises a person, and the ego as a dot. The duality of the red and blue pill, or the white and black like the yin-yang. It reminds us that we must acknowledge our own duality of good and bad, awake and asleep mentality, because it's all a part of life. Everyone is on their own unique journey at their own pace, and nobody can be 100% of something. However, this shouldn't discourage us from doing our best and striving for the impossible. Remember to take a deep breath and reflect on your surroundings, as your thoughts are a reflection of your environment, and vice versa.
