Watercolour Stylized 3D Portrait

This project is a stylized 3D portrait created as part of a test brief for an animated documentary. I explored a watercolor-inspired look built entirely in Blender, with hand-painted textures and a custom shader that mimics the softness and layering of traditional media.

The animation is crafted by hand, with subtle movements and facial shifts designed to suggest the character’s inner thoughts. There’s no post processing. The final renders come straight from Blender, using only Eevee lighting and effects.

This piece was an exercise in visual storytelling through mood, restraint, and stylized simplicity, blending digital precision with an analog feel.

Hair Detail Shot

Hair Detail Shot

The character's subtle shifts in expression throughout the animation hint at his inner thoughts and emotional state.

The character's subtle shifts in expression throughout the animation hint at his inner thoughts and emotional state.

Beard Detail Shot

Beard Detail Shot

 The watercolor style was a deliberate personal choice, with the color palette chosen to enhance the mood and evoke a specific emotional response from the viewer.

The watercolor style was a deliberate personal choice, with the color palette chosen to enhance the mood and evoke a specific emotional response from the viewer.

Wireframe Shot

Wireframe Shot