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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Had a blast talking to @comradecam.bsky.social about World of Warcraft: Forever!

Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

If you are at #BlizzCon, I will be at the dev signing in Hall C, the World of Warcraft area at 11am. Would love to say hi and talk WoW: Forever hype!

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

If you are at #BlizzCon please stop by the art gallery and see Alex Horley’s oil & acrylic paintings for World of Warcraft: Forever. Amazing to work with him on these.

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Every #BlizzCon is special. This one is extra special. I hit my 10 years on WoW and @ Blizzard. Loads of people to thank for their support over the decade. My Mom, Dad, and Brother have been supportive of every leap since day 0. Hope everyone enjoys the weekend!

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Blizzard Entertainment @blizzard.com · 10/09/2026

Just two more days between us and the best weekend of the year.

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World of Warcraft @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · 24/07/2026

You asked, Jimothy answered. 🦝 Coming soon to Azeroth.

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Keep your #gameart portfolio pieces contained and the quality high. Nice example of this by Selena T. Also process gifs are awesome! www.artstation.com/artwork/a00PLq

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Blizzard Entertainment @blizzard.com · 22/07/2026

Celebrate BlizzCon your way. ✨ Choose the BlizzCon Digital Bundle for your favorite Blizzard game: ❄️ Overwatch ⚔️ World of Warcraft 🃏 Hearthstone 🔥 Diablo IV 💎 Diablo Immortal Shop now: blizz.ly/4vErPQ7

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Quality over quantity! Keep your #gameart portfolio pieces contained and scope within reason. Nice example by Emma Dubost www.artstation.com/artwork/DvER4O

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Starting out with a #gameart portfolio? Break things into small, bite size projects and build up to larger scale projects. These eye studies from Joel Mongeon is a good example of that. www.joelmongeon.com/Studio.html

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Creating an entry level #gameart portfolio? A little bit of awesome is better than a lot of meh. This little bit of awesome is by J. HongTao www.artstation.com/artwork/yqxz5

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Want to improve at #handpainted #gameart texture painting? Try some deliberate practice studies like these by Sin jong hun. They help develop your eye and understanding of light. Bonus points if you can create on location! www.artstation.com/artwork/XBdAvy

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Fan Art is awesome for #gameart portfolios! Avoid using a project logo for something you did not contribute to. It potentially can come across as confusing to viewers. If you need to logo to say it’s fan art is it successful?

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World of Warcraft @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · 27/06/2026

Run the Darkspear Dash from Jun 27-29 to earn these Pride-inspired rewards while we celebrate individuality and identity! 🌈

Poster for World of Warcraft’s in-game Pride event: Darkspear Dash. A Troll male poses flexing and wearing the Darkspear Dash Tabard. A picture-in-picture circle on the bottom left of the image shows the Troll Scroll of Rainbow Roll and its associated rainbow effect. Main poster text atop reads “JOIN US FOR DARKSPEAR DASH AND EARN REWARDS” with “Darkspear Dash” stylized in a rainbow gradient.

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

When creating your #gameart portfolio avoid padding your portfolio with pieces that do not fit what you intend to do. Show interest for your focus area.

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

If you are starting out in #handpainted #gameart texture painting, start with materials you observe often. Wood is a good starter since it's organic. Example by Keen Art www.artstation.com/sicuvn

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Material studies are an efficient way to level up your understanding of material rendering which directly improves #handpainted #gameart texture painting. They don't always need to be spheres or cubes! They can be dogs. Example by miji lee www.artstation.com/artwork/e0dYOD

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

As you create your #gameart pieces keep shape contrast in mind. Nice explanation from Isaac Orloff. www.artstation.com/isaacorloff

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Creating fan art for your #gameart portfolio is awesome. Just create something that feels new, but familar. Avoid recreating something that already exists exactly. This allows you to show your voice as a creative storyteller more.

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Textures with #handpainted stylized #gameart on efficient models convey so much information to the viewer. Example by Chengdu Pugui education technology Co.,Ltd www.artstation.com/pugui

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

This ZBrush pocket process by Kirill Senzu showcases a quick and effective way to create stylized #gameart www.artstation.com/artwork/XgABvw

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Deliberate practice painting smaller material rendering is a great way to improve at #handpainted #gameart texture painting. This example by Sylwia Smerdel during the Clint Cearley material course www.artstation.com/artwork/YBvAPb

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Brick painting process that applies to #handpainted #gameart texture process as well as general painting by Nelvin Supilanas www.artstation.com/nelvinsupila...

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Please use reference for your #handpainted #gameart portfolio samples. It's important to ground the player in reality, even for stylized art. Nice example of that by Gen Amos www.artstation.com/artwork/3E23EJ breakdown www.artstation.com/artwork/V2mBnN

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Nice slime painting process by Visign Academy that applies to #handpainted #gameart texture painting as well as concept art painting visign.com/downloads/ca...

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Thes sword process images by Ruslan Shabelsky is a good process example for #handpainted #gameart weapons/props www.artstation.com/artwork/zD5OlD

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This quick example of creating more clarity and depth with details like scratches applies well for #handpainted #gameart by Arthur Gimaldinov www.artstation.com/artwork/EQo0N

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This wood painting process by Mitch Leeuwe is a good workflow for creating #handpainted #gameart textures as well as concept art mitchleeuwe.nl

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Keep your scope small and quality high. Great example of this for stylized #handpainted #gameart portfolio piece by Matthieu Laude www.artstation.com/artwork/BkBe2r

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World of Warcraft @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · 29/04/2026

It's gonna be May, and on all levels except physical, you can be a Worgen this month 🐺 Take a look at some of the offerings for the May Trading Post!

At the top right of the image, there’s text that says, “Attire of the Gilneas Fox Ensemble.” There is a human male wearing a white, long-sleeved top with gold accents alongside a big, black belt with gold accents. He’s wearing white pants and knee-high boots. He’s wearing black gloves. He has a white and light grey version of an animal hood in the shape of a wolf, with red buttons for eyes and visible stitches all over the hood and cloak. The background is a brown version of the world map.

To the right of the image, there’s text that says, “Gilneas Loyalist’s Rouncey Mount.” There is a pandaren woman wearing the [Attire of the Swift Fox], while atop a grey horse with braids on the right side of the image. To the left of the image, there’s text saying, “Pyrewood Rebel Streetwear Ensemble.” Above the text, a worgen male is modeling a red hat, a black fancy jacket with gold accents, red pants, and brown boots.The background is of a field in Gilneas.

To the top left of the image, there’s text that says, “Gilneas Loyalist Knuckleblades. The worgen model next to the text has the silver fist weapon with a blue grip in his hand. To the bottom right, there’s text that says, “Pyrewood Rebel Bonecracker,” and the worgen model to the left of the text has the golden, spiky mace in his hand. The background is a brown version of the world map.

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

This sword painting process by Serj Papadin is great for #conceptart and #gameart #handpainted creation www.artstation.com/artwork/zxa52m

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Interested in #handpainted #gameart natural environment art? Start with a contained diorama. Keep the quality high and create interest. Nice example by thomas severi. Butterflies are a nice touch! www.artstation.com/artwork/K3wNzX

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Working on a #gameart portfolio? Read www.imaginated.com/photography/... to brush up on lighting set up to improve the presentation of your work!

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World of Warcraft @worldofwarcraft.blizzard.com · 20/04/2026

12.0.5 arrives with new adventures! 🌃 Take on Void Assaults 🔨 Forge new gear 💬 Challenge Ritual Sites 🪑 Play hide and seek in Decor Duels Watch the trailer: blizz.ly/4cCWqGk

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Scale is really important starting to put your #gameart portfolio together. Start small and contained, focus on quality, then expand as your quality gets consistent. Good #handpainted starting scale example by Gábor Szász www.artstation.com/artwork/Wk6eQ

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

The World of Warcraft: Midnight #gameart blast is live! The team did an amazing job on this one. Congrats to all the talented developers that contributed to this expansion!! magazine.artstation.com/2026/04/bliz...

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Painting process by Zhan Kira is great for #conceptart and for #handpainted #gameart texture painting. www.artstation.com/artwork/EVkln

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Looking to improve at #handpainted #gameart? Try doing this exercise of texturing a cube. Focus on material rendering and storytelling. Example by Peet Cooper www.artstation.com/artwork/dyW8A

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Nice #handpainted #gameart stylized foliage example process by Jacinta Vu. Suggest checking it out if you are intersted in natural environment asset creation. www.artstation.com/artwork/ZaeJvw

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aramis | rhetoric @aramisx.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

If y’all ain’t watching Liquid and Echo go head to head in this RWF…. Missing out on some amazing gameplay. Man, I thought Dimensius was peak but L’ura really said “hold my void beer…” 😎

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Really great breakdown of sculpting process in #ZBrush for this support beam by Dannie Carlone. Great reference for #gameart environment art. www.artstation.com/danniecarlone

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

This process gif that Rodrigo Gonçalves put together for his #handpainted #gameart diorama is good reference if you're starting to put a portfolio together. rodrigopixel.com.br/breakdowns/

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Interested in #handpainted #gameart architecture? Don't make a full city block if you have not made a building facade. Keep the focus small and quality high like this example from Chengdu Pugui education technology Co.,Ltd students. www.artstation.com/artwork/EVEVXA

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Jeff Parrott @artofjeffp.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Material studies can be spheres or cubes. But they can also be more complex if you are looking for a challenge. Like these shiba dogs by miji lee are a good example of pushing things. Applies to #handpainted #gameart texture painting too! mijilee.artstation.com/projects/e0d...

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