Lil Nas X - STAR WALKIN’

For Lil Nas X’s STAR WALKIN’ artwork, I worked with Hugo Richel to create the liquid effect surrounding the eye.

Starting from a sphere placed over the eye, I built the ripples procedurally, combining wave-driven deformations, VDB operations, and custom wrangles. To make the result feel less perfect and more organic, I blended in a small water simulation for the splash and droplets.

With roughly two days to deliver, the focus was on getting the right shape and movement without building a heavy simulation. I passed the finished geometry to Hugo, who handled its integration into the artwork and the final render.