PARTICIPATED IN A 3D COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

I decided to take part in Pwnisher's 3D Community Challenge this time. There have already been a several challenges before, and most 3D artists know about it. I joined a bit late — usually, participants get a whole month, but I only had about two weeks to put this video together.

It was fun. I’m not even sure what I was expecting — maybe to make some friends, connect with people, or even win something. I don’t really know. But the biggest value for me wasn’t about spending another two weeks in Blender or working with 3D graphics all day — that’s already my daily routine. What mattered most was the chance to play around with the world of Aeon’s Paradise (my dream cartoon project)

a random viewport screen

To be honest, after spending almost two weeks on this video, I did feel a bit burned out. The deadlines, the pressure, the constant thought of whether people would appreciate it or not — and in the end I didn’t even make it into the top 100. Overall 2,500 artists participated in the challenge.

Aeon managed to appear in the video catching some box

In the end, I realized I actually enjoy working at a calmer pace, developing the universe in my own way. That’s where I feel the most pure and free creativity, without worrying about what judges might like. Overall, the experience was interesting, but I’m still not sure if I want to take part in challenges again.