Majestic King of the Forest

The gentle rustle of the wind through plants resting in their winter slumber, the snow blanketing the last

leaves and bare branches, the frost glistening in the shadows of the winter sun... And then, suddenly,

other sounds emerge—the soft creaking of snow beneath the strong hooves of the king of the forest: the

majestic deer.

I designed a realistic model of one of my favorite animals, the deer. The deer is unparalleled in its

elegance, grace, and beauty, while also embodying strength and power. It is both a symbol of timidity and

fleetingness, as well as vigilance and speed. The model is set on a decorative base that depicts a

detailed winter landscape.

For me, it was essential to select the right colors for the deer. Ultimately, I chose reddish-brown as the

primary color and dark brown as an accent. The winter scene is created using LEGO bricks in shades of

grey, olive green, sand yellow, and white. I aimed to represent the snow and ice as naturally as possible,

incorporating many transparent elements. I deliberately avoided using blue tones to maintain harmony,

delicacy, and realism.

To capture the animal's true form and proportions, I studied numerous photographs and models. I used a

variety of brick shapes, with curved and rounded pieces being the most helpful. Special care was taken

to accurately depict the legs, body, and head. To emphasize the streamlined lines of the deer, I

incorporated an element originally designed for gales and leaves. My goal was for the LEGO model to

retain the elegance and charm of a real deer while being a beautiful decorative piece suitable for any

home.

This project is a real build, completed between January and March 2025. The final measurements are

as follows:

Depth: 14.3 cm

Length: 30.5 cm

Height: 40 cm