Aya Tawk — CGI Artist

CGI 3D MOTION
ANIMATION VISUAL WORLDS

THE ARTIST.
And the worlds within.

01 / BYREDO / CGI PRODUCT FILM

MumbaiNoise

A study of fragrance through form, light and movement. Mumbai Noise unfolds from a quiet packaging reveal into a warmer, tactile world.

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PROJECT STORY

MUMBAI NOISE / BYREDO

A study of fragrance through form, light and movement. Mumbai Noise unfolds from a quiet packaging reveal into a warmer, tactile world. Reflective glass, dark lacquer and amber tones meet fruit, wood and foliage. Close framing lets each surface set the rhythm of the film. The bottle remains the point of return: an exploration of how material, lighting and camera movement can give a familiar object a distinct atmosphere.

02 / CGI & PRODUCT ANIMATION

Breeze in motion

TOOLSAutodesk Maya · Substance 3D Painter

Breeze in Motion is a fully modeled and animated vintage desk fan created to explore realistic hard-surface modeling, material creation, and mechanical animation.

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AYA'S NOTES

AYA TAWK / IN HER OWN WORDS

Breeze in Motion is a fully modeled and animated vintage desk fan created to explore realistic hard-surface modeling, material creation, and mechanical animation. The entire asset was modeled and rendered in Autodesk Maya, with all materials and textures created in Adobe Substance 3D Painter to achieve authentic metal, plastic, and painted surface finishes. The animation focuses on smooth blade rotation and subtle mechanical movement, while the final renders emphasize realistic lighting, reflections, and product visualization. This project demonstrates a complete CGI workflow, from 3D modeling and texturing to animation and high-quality rendering.

03 / MODELING · TEXTURING · LIGHTING

Atompunkexplorer

Spiderbot is a compact, retro-futuristic robotic explorer designed with a combination of industrial machinery and spider-inspired movement.

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AYA'S NOTES

AYA TAWK / IN HER OWN WORDS

Spiderbot is a compact, retro-futuristic robotic explorer designed with a combination of industrial machinery and spider-inspired movement. Its rounded, weathered metal body is supported by articulated mechanical legs, giving it a sturdy yet agile appearance. The distressed teal and orange surfaces, exposed joints, cables, antennas, and glowing blue details suggest a machine that has survived years of exploration and harsh environments. Combining playful proportions with functional mechanical details, Spiderbot balances personality, technology, and rugged sci-fi aesthetics, creating the feeling of a small but resilient companion built to explore unfamiliar worlds.

04 / REBRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Hendrick's

A refined product photography composition showcasing Hendrick's Gin through a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic.

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AYA'S NOTES

AYA TAWK / IN HER OWN WORDS

A refined product photography composition showcasing Hendrick's Gin through a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic. Carefully styled with fresh citrus slices, delicate florals, and a handcrafted cocktail, the scene highlights the brand's premium identity while emphasizing texture, color, and balance. Dramatic studio lighting enhances the bottle's signature matte finish and the intricate details of the glassware, creating a visually striking image that blends elegance with modern commercial photography.

04 / REBRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY

VelvetOrchid

A luxury-inspired fragrance composition designed to capture elegance, sophistication, and the beauty of nature.

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AYA'S NOTES

AYA TAWK / IN HER OWN WORDS

A luxury-inspired fragrance composition designed to capture elegance, sophistication, and the beauty of nature. Featuring Tom Ford Velvet Orchid, the scene combines vibrant purple orchids, natural wood textures, and dramatic studio lighting to create a rich visual narrative. Careful attention to composition, color harmony, and reflective surfaces enhances the premium aesthetic, while the interplay of light and shadow emphasizes the bottle's refined craftsmanship. This project showcases advanced product photography, styling, and lighting techniques to create a striking commercial beauty campaign.

04 / REBRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Timeless

Timeless craftsmanship meets modern precision.

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AYA'S NOTES

AYA TAWK / IN HER OWN WORDS

Timeless craftsmanship meets modern precision. This luxury chronograph watch is more than just a timepiece it's a symbol of sophistication, performance, and enduring style. Featuring a refined black dial, premium leather strap, and meticulously engineered details, it blends classic elegance with contemporary functionality. The dramatic lighting and natural wooden display emphasize the watch's bold character, while the flame introduces a sense of passion, resilience, and power, transforming the product into a striking visual statement that captures attention at first glance

Swatch chronograph with flame and wood — original composition

05 / FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

Rich textures

Ramen with eggs, mushrooms, chilli and seaweed

A contemporary food photography composition highlighting a flavorful bowl of ramen through carefully styled ingredients and dramatic studio lighting.

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AYA'S NOTES

AYA TAWK / IN HER OWN WORDS

A contemporary food photography composition highlighting a flavorful bowl of ramen through carefully styled ingredients and dramatic studio lighting. Fresh chili peppers, mushrooms, seaweed, soy sauce, and soft-boiled eggs are thoughtfully arranged to create depth and balance, emphasizing the dish's rich textures and vibrant colors. The warm wooden backdrop complements the rustic presentation, while directional lighting enhances the freshness and detail of each ingredient. This project showcases product and food styling techniques, composition, and lighting to create an appetizing, editorial-inspired commercial image.

05 / FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

CrimsonHarvest

A fine art still life inspired by classical painting, celebrating the rich color, texture, and symbolism of pomegranates.

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AYA'S NOTES

AYA TAWK / IN HER OWN WORDS

A fine art still life inspired by classical painting, celebrating the rich color, texture, and symbolism of pomegranates. Carefully arranged with antique vessels, ornate metallic accents, and natural foliage, the composition creates a timeless atmosphere of elegance and abundance. Soft, directional lighting enhances the vibrant pomegranate seeds, reflective surfaces, and intricate details, while the deep, warm backdrop evokes the aesthetic of traditional Baroque still-life photography. This project showcases advanced styling, composition, and lighting techniques to create a refined editorial image with a painterly quality.

06 / A 3D SHORT MOVIE

THE SCREAM

TOOLSMaya · Substance 3D Painter · After Effects · Premiere Pro

07 / A 3D SHORT

Paintin inMotion

The animation opens with a slow zoom toward the window of a quiet Cape Cod inspired house, daylight casting a nostalgic yet slightly unsettling glow.

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AYA'S NOTES

AYA TAWK / IN HER OWN WORDS

The animation opens with a slow zoom toward the window of a quiet Cape Cod inspired house, daylight casting a nostalgic yet slightly unsettling glow. As the camera passes the window, the scene shifts into a cold, misty forest of twisted, surreal trees. Floating Dalí-like melting clocks drift among the roots and rocks, bending as if time is dissolving. The camera glides forward, then begins to spin, chasing a faint, echoing sound. The motion grows frantic, the ticking intensifies—until everything suddenly freezes, the sound cuts out, and the screen fades to black, leaving a lingering chill For this project, I drew inspiration from Salvador Dalí’s famous melting clock, using it as a visual metaphor to highlight the fluid, fading nature of time and how it slips beyond our control. I also incorporated the grungy, distorted trees often seen in Tim Burton’s work, as their dark, exaggerated forms enhance the eerie, unsettling atmosphere I wanted to create. Together, these influences help shape a surreal world where time feels unstable and the environment carries a haunting, dream-like quality

08 / CHARACTER RIGGING EXPERIMENTS

Motion lab

01 — FLOUR SACK

02 — SQUIRREL

These two projects explore the fundamentals of characters rigging and animation through two simple characters: a classic flour sack and a squirrel.

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AYA'S NOTES

AYA TAWK / IN HER OWN WORDS

These two projects explore the fundamentals of characters rigging and animation through two simple characters: a classic flour sack and a squirrel. The flour sack rig focuses on essential principles such as squash and stretch, bending, deformation, weight, and expressive posing, demonstrating how personality can be created even without facial features or limbs. The squirrel rig introduces a more complex character structure, exploring joint hierarchies, controllers, body mechanics, and flexible tail movement. Together, these exercises build a strong foundation for creating natural, expressive, and animation-ready character rigs.

09 / THE ULTIMATE WALKER

Inverse Kinematics /Forward Kinematics

SOFTWARE — Autodesk Maya

01 — INVERSE / FORWARD KINEMATICS

02 — MECHANICAL MOVEMENT

The Ultimate Walker is a 3D rigging project focused on experimenting with Inverse Kinematics (IK) and Forward Kinematics (FK) to create believable and controlled mechanical movement.

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AYA'S NOTES

AYA TAWK / IN HER OWN WORDS

The Ultimate Walker is a 3D rigging project focused on experimenting with Inverse Kinematics (IK) and Forward Kinematics (FK) to create believable and controlled mechanical movement. Using a multi-legged robotic walker, the project explores how different rigging systems influence locomotion, balance, joint rotation, and animation workflow. IK provides precise foot placement and stability, while FK allows greater control over individual joint movements and poses. The experiment combines both techniques to develop a flexible rig capable of producing smooth, responsive, and convincing mechanical motion.

AYA TAWK / BEYOND THE FRAME

Creating objects,motion and worldsin 3D.

CGI / 3D MODELING / ANIMATION
RIGGING / PHOTOGRAPHY

AUTODESK MAYA
ADOBE SUBSTANCE 3D PAINTER

THE NEXT WORLD STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION.

LET'S CREATESOMETHINGTHAT MOVES.

AYA TAWK RENDERED WORLDS

AYATAWK

Creating objects,motion and worldsin 3D.

LET'S CREATESOMETHINGTHAT MOVES.