Caleb "Frostbite" Mercer [Game Ready]

Caleb "Frostbite" Mercer
This character is a personal project inspired by the military aesthetics of games like Call of Duty and Modern Warfare. I wanted to capture a more grounded moment—a soldier stepping away from patrol for a brief “smoke break.” I also chose a more saturated color style to contrast the desaturated look commonly seen in military shooters.
Throughout this project, I learned a lot: refining my hair card placement, improving my cloth sculpting workflow, and approaching shaders in ways that previously challenged me.
Overall, I’m excited to share this piece, and even more excited to apply the skills I gained here to my next character!

Special thank you to Joseph Gadd for collaborating with me on this project as he lent me his "Kriss Vector Gen 3" gun model:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/kNR6zy

Concept by JackWorks:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/ZaQDKN