Spent the last year of my spare time creating this piece, drawing from my own experiences as a firefighter. There's a unique energy in those critical moments - the weight of the gear, the heat, the focus. Wanted to honor the daily courage of FDNY and firefighters everywhere through this work. The project started in 3ds Max/Maya with V-Ray, but I moved everything to Blender/Cycles for the final presentation. It's been a journey, but I'm confident my next personal project will also be in Blender.