Collaborating with King Saladeen under his art direction, I brought the “Humble Lion” character to life through 3D sculpting, modeling, and texturing, transforming Saladeen’s original concept sketches into a fully realized digital figure. Created for Micah Parsons, the project serves as the visual centerpiece for an upcoming children’s book celebrating humility, strength, and creativity.

Developed in Blender 3D / Nomad Sculpt and refined using the Adobe Creative Suite, I focused on capturing the expressive personality, form, and tactile warmth of Saladeen’s hand-drawn style, ensuring the 3D adaptation remained true to his artistic vision.

This collaboration united character design, digital craftsmanship, and storytelling, resulting in a meaningful piece that bridges fine art, mentorship, and youth inspiration through creative expression.