Andrew McDonald

Andrew is the co-founder of The Rookies has been working in the visual effects industry since 2002. Most recently he was a CG Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic.

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Willie Jimenez

U.S.Navy vet - Award winning illustrator former comic book artist, curently a concept art student looking to get into Visual Development. Occasionally I write blog post about art.

Josh Antonio

I’ve had a passion for VFX since I was young, which is why I wanted to study this subject at university. Since attending university I have developed lots of skills and found a love for 3D Modelling.

ESMA

ESMA is a school of applied arts established in Montpellier, Toulouse, Lyon, Nantes and Montréal.

AREA

AREA is Autodesk's official 3ds Max and Maya community. Find 3D tutorials, blogs, forums, and a 3D gallery of film, VFX, games, and design work.

Felipe Vimeney

Hello there! I'm a Brazilian artist born and raised in Rio de Janeiro and before stepping into the VFX Industry I worked for almost 14 years in the Broadcast Industry.

Omar Mukhtar

I’m a VFX Artist based in Los Angeles. Graduate from Gnomon School of VFX.

William Fiorentini

Currently in my last year at ESMA Toulouse, I have a very deep passion for Modeling and Texturing.

Tomas Sackmann

Hi! I am an Industrial Designer from Argentina. Currently working in Dubai and studying at Think Tank Training Center Online with the goal of becoming a 3d Artist.

Alvaro Zabala

Hey there! I am 3D Modeler and texture artist from Madrid (Spain), specialized in character and creature modeling, currently employed at Blur Studio.

Pierre Lazarevic

Hi, my name is Pierre and I'm a French concept artist and illustrator.

Simon Verstraete

My name is Simon Verstraete, and I’m an environment artist. I'm fascinated about procedural workflows. Just graduated and currently working at eXiin as environment/Houdini artist.

Alex Parker

Alex Parker is a graduate of Bournemouth University’s MA 3D Computer Animation program, specializing in Character Animation & Look Development and looking to make her debut in animation for TV & film.

Ivan Ontiveros

Hello, I'm Ivan Ontiveros, I would like to become a 3D artist one day. One friend introduces me on this path one year ago and I really enjoyed.

Woong Bae Byun

Hello, my name is Woong Bae Byun, 3D Character Artist specialized in making realistic characters and assets for visual effects and game industries

Stefan Kang Chun Yih

Stefan Kang Chun Yih is a VFX artist based in Los Angeles, specialized in FX simulation and Compositing.

Kylian Zannettacci

Olga Rudi

Diego Rodriguez Barcala

I'm Diego, a 3D Character Artist living in Spain. As a kid, I was blown away by the cinematics created for my favorite video games, so I decided to pursue a career in the VFX industry.

Jack Gathercole

I am currently studying Games Art & Design at university. After developing an interest within 3D Environment Art & Prop Creation, I have been developing my skills in these areas specifically.

Laureline Massias

After an artistic studies at the Georges Méliès school, I'm curently working on my graduation movie at Artfx, specializing myself in FX.

Beatrice Gröger

I'm a German 3D Artist who specializes in organic 3D Modeling and Texturing. My goal is the creation of believable digital creatures, their personality and environment along with them.

Mark Lee

Hi my name is Mark Lee. I am currently a student in Gnomon School. I am specialized in stylized character modeling and texturing. I have been drawing since childhood. I love character designs as well.

Mads Lind Nicolaisen

I’m Mads Lind Nicolaisen, a 3D archviz artist at DimensionDesign, student at 3D College Denmark, and the winner of The Rookies 2018 Architecture Visualisation Category

Maxime Carcaillon

Hi everyone, I’m Maxime Carcaillon, a young Level Artist at Ubisoft from the New3dge school in Paris. I love video games since my childhood and I am so happy my passion is finally my job.

Vinicius M. Favero

My name is Vinicius Favero and i’m a Character Artist from Brazil now living in Vancouver.

Siddhartha Valluri

I’m Siddhartha Valluri, a designer with a passion for Architecture & Hardsurface Design.I work at Dhruva Interactive, India’s top Game Art studio, prior to which I studied at FZD School of Design.

Martin Demovic

I’m digital compositor currently in Pixomondo Stuttgart where I moved after spent several years in 3D generalist role in Slovakia.

Mieke Yperman

Hi, I’m Mieke Yperman, a young 3D artist and graduate at DAE in Belgium. I loved video games and movies since I was little and I’m thrilled that I’m able to follow my passion.

Alla Chernova

I'm a Russian born CG artist, currently based in LA. After doing Analog Art for over 15 years, I moved to 3D. Being able to be a part of the movie industry was my dream. Instagram - allachernova_art

Nguyen Pham

Newly-graduated student from CDW Studio/Flinders University, mostly working in 2D stream as an concept artist and illustrator.

Jonathan Hemmens

I’m a game environment artist from the UK. I enjoy creating game environments with storytelling and interesting architecture.

Elientje De Laet

From wanting to be a princess, to a hairdresser, to an interior designer, I went to dreaming about being an artist. Here I am, a student in my last year of a Digital Arts and Entertainment bachelor.

Rasti Petko

Creature Designer, Character Designer, Concept artist,Game Developer. My Vision? Do not create a game, Make a world.

Mélanie Roux

Hello, my name is Melanie Roux, I’m a 2D/3D artist living in France. I’m graduated from ISART Digital School (2017), since I worked as a freelance game artist on a VR game and a board game.

Charlie Foreman

I'm a material artist based out of the Chicago area! I graduated from SCAD in June 2018 and am hungry for opportunities in the game industry!

Celine Bader

Hello ! I am Celine Bader, 23-year-old French student at New3dge School in Paris. I am in my final year of studying game art. I am also working at Allegorithmic as a material artist

Chris Fryer

Amber Marie Edwards

Hello, I'm Amber Marie Edwards, I'm an Environment Artist who currently works for TT Games Warner Bros. I completed a 3-year University Digital Arts course achieving a 1st BA Honour Degree.

Bert Plasschaert

My name is Bert Plasschaert and I’m a second year student at Digital Arts and Entertainment located in Belgium. My favorite projects at the moment are: scifi realistic looking props and environments.

Lucas Sinewe

Hi! My name is Lucas Sinewe and I’m a ‘3D Animation & Visual Effects’ student at PIXL VISN media arts academy in Cologne, Germany. Passionate about car and hardsurface modeling.

Anna Hodge

Michael HÖFT

Hi, I am Michael and I'm a modeler and texture Artist from France now living in Vancouver.

Nikodem J. Malec

Hey, my name is Nikodem. I’m a Polish-American digital art student focusing on concept art and illustration.

Andrea Savchenko

Andrea is a CG artist studying at Think Tank Training Centre

Julie Beliveau

3d Character & Prop Artist - Looking for Opportunities. Cooking. Stories. Music. Under the firm impression that wasps are out to get me.

Samantha I Kio Kung

While studying architectural design, I became interested in game and film concept design. I have a passion for designing environment, character and prop design.

Mateo Linares

Mateo Linares studied both architecture and 3D computer graphics, merging these two passions to create evocative 3D environments.

Bondok Max

Quentin Marsollier

I’m currently studying as a 2nd year student at brassart’s school. I decided to move towards the universes creation professions, as the creation of animated movies, videos games or movies.

Dennis van Kessel

2nd-year Concept Art student at Teesside University, Intern at Atomhawk

Arthur Tasquin

Hi ! My name is Arthur Tasquin and I'm a 3D Generalist / Texture artist just graduated from the HEAJ in Belgium. I'm very curious and love all kinds of art.

Kavi A. M. Dey

I am a 15-year-old High School student with a love of Visual Effects, and all other things computer related.

Léonie Aonzo

Nice to meet you! I'm an Italian illustrator and self-taught digital artist, about to embark in a journey to chase the concept art dream! I'm also half of the indie game development duo Flaming Moka.

Timothée Maron

Currently a Junior Generalist TD at Framestore London, I specialize myself into Texturing/LookDev. I have a very big passion for Visual Effects and Feature Animation.

Gabriel Enriquez "TheGabmeister"

3D Environment Artist and VR Developer. I spend most of my time jacked into the Matrix

Jose Iuit

Texture artist and modeler for film following his passion for VFX and trying to learn something new everyday in the process. Currently living in Vancouver, Canada.

Maciej Górnicki

I’m Mobile games Art Director with strong 3D, UI/UX abilities and wide technical background.

Zeina Masri

Feature Film Animator passionate about making memorable performances that connect with the audience. Striving to deliver vividly expressive and meaningful Animation.

Khaled Osama

My name is Khaled Osama I’m a student at Thinktank Training center. I came from an architectural engineering background. I worked at FullMoon Studios (Egypt) as an environment artist.

Isabella Martinez Luna

3D Artist who has a passion for creating stylized characters. If you want to know more about her creative process, you can stop by her twitch stream twitch.tv/TheArtOfBella

Adam Karlsson

Adam Karlsson 3D Artist student focusing on realtime architectural visualization and product visualization projects.

Etienne Vittani

I come from a science background in which I worked for 7 years. I decided to change my path at 27 years old to move into the artistic field. So I started to study Concept Art and Matte Painting.

Guy Iltis

Hi, I'm a french junior CG Artist. I aim to increase my skills, reach the best level possible, get much experience in studios abroad and build an international career.

Massimiliano Bianchini

I'm a 3D artist from Italy.

Jakub Bednarz

2D/3D animator. MoA graduate of character animation at Gobelins in 2019. Recent VFX animation trainee at Framestore, London. Currently, happily freelancing.

Nikhil Kedige

Hey, my name is Nikhil Kedige, I’m 21, a Think Tank Online graduate Env Artist and I enjoy the process of creating experiences that you can share with others through games.

Kieran Ogden-Brunell

Kieran is an Effects Supervisor and veteran FX TD , servicing high end content for blockbuster feature film and television.

David Walz

hi, I'm currently a student at Gnomon in Hollywood, CA where I'm presently working on my demo reel. I'm interested in Character modeling and/or look development.

Sangbin Park

I want to be a master of disaster and nature FX artist!

Elena Distefano

I am a graduate from Bournemouth University MA 3D Computer Animation course as of August 2019. I began work as a Junior Generalist Axis Studios in Glasgow in November 2019.

Nicola Scognamiglio

First with hand drawing, then with architectural photography, I have always been passionate about everything that concerns composition, lights and shapes.

Veerle Zandstra

My name is Veerle Zandstra, I’m a 2D artist from the Netherlands and I aspire to specialise as a concept artist with additional skills in 3D and sculpting.

James Hyun

I am a 3D artist focusing on characters. Located in Korea, I have experience in feature films and advertisements in studios small and large.

Wouter Gillioen

I’m a environment and prop artist currently studying at Digital Arts and Entertainment in Belgium. I started with 3D back in 2018. Currently looking for internships starting 2021.

Lennart Vulto

Lennart is student at The Netherlands Film Academy. He is specialised in 3D moddeling, texturing, look-dev and lighting and has been VFX-supervisor and coordinator for various graduation films.

Robin Andre-Bourguignon

I studying my last year at New3dge in Paris. I’ve been working on my final project for over a year, I’m also doing an internship at Nki Studio in Paris and I’m aspiring to be environment artist

Diego Aguilar

3D Character artist in training. Studying at Think Tank Training Centre

Laura Salomoni

Currently in my 3rd year at ESMA Montpellier, I am deeply passionate about Texturing/Shading of characters and creatures.

Luca Giamattei

CG Artist specialized in modelling for visual effects and real-time production. Team-oriented and friendly knows the value of constructive criticism and always try to grow.

Emilio Romero

I’m a Concept Artist pursuing my BFA degree at SCAD. I love concepting in both 2D and 3D, and I have a special interest in vehicles, machines, and all things hard surface!

Benjamin Makki

Currently studying at ArtFX Montpellier. I’m interested in Modeling, texturing and lookdev, especially for characters and creatures.

Yok Meyer

My name is Yok Meyer and I am a CG Artist based in Copenhagen, Denmark. I specialise in modeling, texturing, look dev and lighting.

Sandro Bonfanti Llambrich

The most insignificant things are sometimes the solution, this is what I call being resolutive. Passionate for technology and science fiction.

Marco Vitale

I’m a german lighting designer for theater with over 10 years of experience in the field of lighting. For a few years now I develop every show in 3D, so my 3D skills enhanced a lot over time.

FELIX D'SOUZA

3D Character Artist

Bjørn Hangel

Danish 3D Artist trying to make the cut. I’m solely focusing on bettering my skills and just become the best version of myself

Annabelle Doucet-Circé

Hello, my name is Annabelle Doucet-Circé and I’m from Montreal. In late 2019, I finished my studies at CDI College. Graduating with a 3D modeling, animation, art, and design diploma.