This piece right here is my magnum opus. Just kidding, it was my first ever Maya project, made for my Intro to Maya midterm. I was drawn to this photograph by Matthew Christopher of an abandoned bank vault which was later turned into a bookstore, and abandoned again. Everything was made in Maya and rendered in Vray.
I remember feeling a lot of pressure to get this one right. At the time, I had the least experience in my class and really looked up to my peers, who were already strong artists and problem-solvers. However, they never once hesitated to help me, share resources with me, or give patient explanations to my most basic questions. I realized then that I was in the right place, amongst a community of amazing people taking this journey together. As such, I am proud to show off this milestone I'll never forget.
