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I'm part machine, part human, with a little sprinkle of unicorn tears thrown in to help me better understand the CG world.
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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Alexander Richter is a Technical Director for Animation and VFX and also a coach for scripting, leadership and professional growth.
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Hi! My name is Paul, and I am a 3D artist born and raised in Almenara, Minas Gerais, Brazil. I'm currently living in Vancouver, BC - Canada and working @ Method Studios.
Hello, my name is Junliang Zhang. I come from Shanghai, China. I am a 3D Environment Artist currently working at 3Blackdot in Los Angeles, USA.
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.
I have always drawn, even at a young age. While growing up, my idea of a perfect night in involved going to the video store, renting a bunch of anime and drawing till I dropped.
Alwyn has a background in fine arts and has worked at Sony Imageworks, The Moving Picture Company, Double Negative, Animal Logic, and Weta Digital.
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.
Started with a love of art and computers. With those powers combined, I started with modeling and games, then taught digital arts to others and now I'm working on being a Set Extension/Matte Painter.
ESMA is a school of applied arts established in Montpellier, Toulouse, Lyon, Nantes and Montréal.
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.
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.
Scott has been in the game industry for 14 years working on titles such as Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, Prince of Persia The Two Thrones and Assassin’s Creed II.
I’m a Concept Artist working for the FIlm industry. My clients include major VFX facilities such as MPC, Framestore, Double Negative, Prime Focus World or Trixter.
Hi Guys! I am Joshua Wu. I just completed a 1-year course in 3dSense media school in Singapore. Before coming to 3dSense, my dream was to become a professional Animator.
I am a Gnomon student pursuing her career as an FX and Imaging Specialist.
I'm a Belgian man of 25 years old. I tried Computer Graphics without really knowing what it was about, but it went really well. I have worked on Thor: Ragnarok, Mowgli, and now I'm on The Lion King!
Hey there! I am 3D Modeler and texture artist from Madrid (Spain), specialized in character and creature modeling, currently employed at Blur Studio.
Hi, I'm Collin. I like to tell stories and make art. My primary aspirations are to make experiences that bring people together.
Art always was my big passion. After I'd finished my first education as a fine artist, I moved to CG art. Being able to create something for film industry is truly amassing.
Hi, my name is Pierre and I'm a French concept artist and illustrator.
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 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.
For over 5 years now I've been teaching myself CG and traditional arts skills and I am currently studying in 3dsense media school trying to get my foot in the industry.
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.
Hello, my name is Woong Bae Byun, 3D Character Artist specialized in making realistic characters and assets for visual effects and game industries
Chingtien Chu was born on Penghu, Taiwan(R.O.C). Now he is a Lighting and CG Generalist at Framestore, Chicago.
Hey, this is Angie! I’m a German 3D artist based in Belgium! I usually hang out at the exciting intersection of artsy-fartsy land (I draw!) and techy-topia.
Stefan Kang Chun Yih is a VFX artist based in Los Angeles, specialized in FX simulation and Compositing.
I am a 3D Character Artist living in Vancouver Canada. The past few years I have been working at OatsStudios on Neill Blomkamp’s short films Rakka, Firebase, Zygote and Adam.
I’m a 3D Artist in London UK, specialising in 3D Modelling, Texturing and Look Development in the Visual Effects industry, currently a 3D Artist at DNEG.
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.
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.
I always had a huge interest in 3D graphics, inspired by movies like Jurassic Parks and games like Myst. I originally studied geology but decided to enrol at pixlvisn media arts academy in 2016.
As a 4th-year Animation Major at the Savannah College of Art and Design, Shannon has found her passion for the visual development process of animation.
After an artistic studies at the Georges Méliès school, I'm curently working on my graduation movie at Artfx, specializing myself in FX.
Hello my name is Imanuel Jason, a Hard Surface enthusiast and a 3D modeler from Indonesia. I am currently studying 3D modeling in Academy of Art University.
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.
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.
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
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.
My name is Vinicius Favero and i’m a Character Artist from Brazil now living in Vancouver.
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.
I’m digital compositor currently in Pixomondo Stuttgart where I moved after spent several years in 3D generalist role in Slovakia.
Hi my name is Duncan, and I would like to become a concept artist. I am from Australia and have recently finished studying Bachelor of Digital Media majoring in concept art.
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.
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
Newly-graduated student from CDW Studio/Flinders University, mostly working in 2D stream as an concept artist and illustrator.
I’m a game environment artist from the UK. I enjoy creating game environments with storytelling and interesting architecture.
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.
Creature Designer, Character Designer, Concept artist,Game Developer. My Vision?
Do not create a game, Make a world.
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.
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!
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
Since my teens, I have been fascinated by the amazing world of Video Games, which was the main attraction to get me into this industry.
A 3D generalist based in Egypt, currently studying at Think Tank Training Centre in Vancouver.
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.
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.
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.
I am a Computer Animation and Visual Effects Trainer and Consultant specialising in designing and delivering courses to create solid and diverse production-ready skills.
Hi, I am Michael and I'm a modeler and texture Artist from France now living in Vancouver.
Hey, my name is Nikodem. I’m a Polish-American digital art student focusing on concept art and illustration.
Andrea is a CG artist studying at Think Tank Training Centre
Self-studying Environment Art and Cinematics
3d Character & Prop Artist - Looking for Opportunities. Cooking. Stories. Music. Under the firm impression that wasps are out to get me.
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 studied both architecture and 3D computer graphics, merging these two passions to create evocative 3D environments.
I’m a VFX Artist based in Los Angeles. I'm currently studying at Gnomon School of VFX.
3D Character Artist. Modeling to texturing. Hardsurface, Organic & Cloth. In love with all things fantasy and always looking for the most challenging quests. As well as nice and passionate people.
I have been playing with various techs since I was a kid. However, as an artist at heart, I have always been seeking opportunities to express myself which eventually led me into the world of CG.
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.
CG Generalist and problem-solver from Norway.
2nd-year Concept Art student at Teesside University, Intern at Atomhawk
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.
I am a 15-year-old High School student with a love of Visual Effects, and all other things computer related.
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.
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.
3D Environment Artist and VR Developer.
I spend most of my time jacked into the Matrix
3D artist with an interest in VFX / tech art for games.
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.
I’m Mobile games Art Director with strong 3D, UI/UX abilities and wide technical background.
Feature Film Animator passionate about making memorable performances that connect with the audience. Striving to deliver vividly expressive and meaningful Animation.
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.
Lisa is the Director of Education & Learning at Epic Games.
freelance 3d character artist
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
3D Artist student focusing on realtime architectural visualization and product visualization projects.
I'm a student from Think Tank Training Centre. My goal is to work on visual effects films, television or animated cartoons and hopefully inspire some people with her art along the way.
Currently in my last year at ESMA Toulouse, I have a very deep passion for Modeling and Texturing.
Concept artist & illustrator based in Toronto
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.
I have always loved art. Specially cinema. One day I decided I wanted to work in the film industry. From that moment on, I completely fell in love with this craft and everything it involves.
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.
I'm a 3D artist from Italy.
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.
2D/3D animator. MoA graduate of character animation at Gobelins in 2019. Recent VFX animation trainee at Framestore, London. Currently, happily freelancing.
3D character artist still at an infant level but always one step ahead from the status quo.
I'm Issree. I'm originally from Bangkok, Thailand. I recently graduated from Syn Studio Concept Art Diploma in Montreal Canada.
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 is an Effects Supervisor and veteran FX TD , servicing high end content for blockbuster feature film and television.
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.
I'm a 3d environment artist always looking for ways to improve and trying to learn new programs and ways to do environments.
I am an environment/lighting artist currently getting my master degree in Savannah College of Art and Design. I love drawing, painting, sculpting, 3D art, etc. Making art is my biggest passion.
I want to be a master of disaster and nature FX artist!
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.
First with hand drawing, then with architectural photography, I have always been passionate about everything that concerns composition, lights and shapes.
I am a 3D artist focusing on characters. Located in Korea, I have experience in feature films and advertisements in studios small and large.
Topology junky passionate about video games
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.
Currently in my 3rd year at ESMA Montpellier, I am deeply passionate about Texturing/Shading of characters and creatures.