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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Excited to finally share a glimpse of what we've been working on: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗸: 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿. It's been an amazing project to be part of, and a privilege to contribute to such an iconic universe 🖖 www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9vz... #StarTrek #StarTrekShadowFrontier #ParamountGames #BlooberTeam

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Star Trek: Shadow Frontier Official Announce Trailer - IGN Live 2026

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Went to the movies telling myself I didn’t need the Grogu popcorn bucket. Went back the next day for it

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The Traveler model I worked on for Cronos: The New Dawn made its way into Fortnite as a skin. Fun seeing it cross into a new world. #Fortnite #CronosTheNewDawn #Traveler #BlooberTeam

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Riccardo M @rikard86.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

#portfolioday hello my name is Riccardo and I make fake people for video games hire me today and get a free sandwich

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Leti M.Vila @letimvila.eurosky.social · 15/04/2026

Hola #porfolioday! My portfolio didn't change much, but now my Red Queen has hair 💇‍♀️ and a cape with fur on their way! And full face metahuman rig, all working on unreal.

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Hi #PortfolioDay 👋 I’m Sander, a character artist and author of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘎𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴, and I’m passionate about realtime hair. 🎨 artstation.com/sanderflisijn 📘 sanderflisijn.com#book

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

1/2 The first reviews for my book, The Pocket Mentor for Game Artists, are starting to come in, and it’s rewarding to read them. Seeing readers find it helpful makes the two years I spent planning and writing it feel all the more worthwhile. @routledgebooks.bsky.social #gameart #gamedev

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Hazel Brown @hazelbrown.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

My least favourite thing to do in xgen is braids, so naturally I'm torturing myself with doing a braid heavy hairstyle (very early wip)

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

I had a nice surprise today when I saw that my book, The Pocket Mentor for Game Artists, is currently the #1 Best Seller in the Video Game Design category on Amazon Netherlands! 📚 @routledgebooks.bsky.social #gameart #gameartist #gamedev #gamesindustry #careeringames

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Traveler: 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘴 Cat: 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘥 #BlooberTeam #CronosTheNewDawn #Traveler #SuchIsOurCalling

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I’m about 90% sure if I move one of these statues the floor will slide open and a key shaped like a lion will pop out

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

It’s already been a month since my book launched, and I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the support and kind words. If you’ve read it, I’d love to hear what you think, and if you have a minute and are able to leave a quick review, I’d really appreciate it 😊

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

A great portfolio helps, but it’s not the only thing that gets you hired as a game artist. Learning how to navigate the industry matters just as much, something that isn’t always taught in school. I wrote this book to help fill that gap with practical advice. Available here: sanderflisijn.com#book

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welbot @welbot.com.au · 15/01/2026

Was waiting for a courier to come pick something up, so when a driver arrived at my door, I didn't expect to receive something! 😂 The copy of The Pocket Mentor for Game Artists by @sanderflisijn.bsky.social that I won has arrived! Many thanks Sander! Looking forward to reading it! :)

Photo of a book. The pocket mentor for game artists, by Sander Flisijn

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

1/4 It’s been almost two weeks since my book 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 was released, and I’m still processing that it’s officially out in the world. @routledgebooks.bsky.social #book #bookrelease #cgart #digitalart #gameart #gameartist #gamedev #artcareer #careeringames #gamesindustry

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Giveaway Winner! 🎉 The winner of a copy of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 is: ✨ @welbot.com.au ✨ Congrats! I’ll be reaching out to you shortly. Thanks everyone for participating! @routledgebooks.bsky.social #book #giveaway #gamedev #gameart #gameartist #careeringames

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

1/4 It’s launch day! 🎉 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨 is OFFICIALLY out, and I can't believe I get to say that after two years of planning and writing. 👉 Get your copy here: sanderflisijn.com#book @routledgebooks.bsky.social #cgart #digitalart #gameart #gameartist #gamedev #careeringames

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

2 days left to enter the giveaway for my upcoming book “The Pocket Mentor for Game Artists” ⏳

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

📘 BOOK GIVEAWAY My upcoming book "The Pocket Mentor for Game Artists" launches Dec 26, and I'm giving away 1 copy to celebrate! 🎉 How to enter: 1️⃣ Follow me 2️⃣ Like 3️⃣ Repost ⏰ Ends: Dec 25 at 11:59 PM (CET) 🏆 Winner announced: Dec 26 #book #giveaway #gamedev #gameart #gameartist #careeringames

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

#artstationrecap2025 This year ended up being a good one for me. Cronos was such a fun project to work on, I finally published all of my real‑time hair works, and my book is coming out in just one week. Thank you everyone for all the support 🙏

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

They’re here! 🙌 The early copies of my upcoming book arrived today, and holding the physical book in my hands feels surreal. It officially releases on December 26, and you can pre-order your copy here: sanderflisijn.com#book @routledgebooks.bsky.social #gameartist #gamedev #careeringames

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Just got the track & trace for my book's author copies. If you need me, I'll be refreshing the page like it's my full-time job

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Edd Coates | Game UI Database @eddcoates.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

The Game UI Database is FIVE today! They grow up so fast. A HUGE thank you to everyone for supporting my work, I couldn't have done it without you. BIG things are coming in 2026 - new sites, new features, and one heck of a book from @lostincult.co.uk. Watch this space! Here's to the next 5 years! <3

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Pre-orders for my upcoming book 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 are LIVE! Use code 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝟮𝟬 at Routledge.com for 𝟮𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳🚀 👉 www.routledge.com/The-Pocket-M... @routledgebooks.bsky.social #gameart #gameartist #gamedev #digitalart #careeringames #newbook #writingcommunity

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

1/4 As my upcoming book, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, gets closer to launch, I wanted to share a quick update. @routledgebooks.bsky.social #gameart #gameartist #gamedev #digitalart #careeringames

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Del @del.art · 29/11/2025

Hi GameDevs please share to help your friends get hired. We are opening more roles: www.absurdventures.com/careers

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

1/3 📚 This isn’t my actual physical copy (those are still on their way to me), but it’s the official cover of my upcoming book, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, which will be out in the world on December 26th. @routledgebooks.bsky.social #gameart #gameartist #gamedev #digitalart

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

A friend of mine launched a Kickstarter for a board game he’s been building called "The Dark Order". If you’re into board games, dark fantasy, or want to support someone bringing a creative dream to life, check it out or share it forward: 🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/429...

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

1/4 I’ve been quietly working on something very exciting for the last two years: a career advice book for game artists called 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬. It comes out exactly one month from today: Dec 26, 2025 📘 @routledgebooks.bsky.social (Here’s my cat “reviewing” the manuscript.)

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

1/3 I’ve shared a bunch of realtime hairstyles lately, and all of them will be part of a hair tutorial I’m putting together. It’s been a slow burn, but I’m excited to pick it up again. #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

I’m wrapping up my spam of realtime hair work (for now) with some facial hair, so here's a groom with brows, lashes, and a beard. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/9EY65v #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Here are some long curls I made. The hair cards were placed by hand with the help of Maya's nonlinear deformers. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/5v66B8 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

I’m almost through sharing my work on realtime hair, so here’s one of the last ones: a combover hairstyle. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/vDLG23 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Another hairstyle I made a while ago: Dutch braids. The hair cards were placed by hand. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/xDaaAO #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Another groom study: short dreads with a fade. I placed the hair cards using a combination of XGen and manual placement. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/39y232 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Sharing a blowout hairstyle I’ve been working. The hair cards were placed using a combination of GS CurveTools and manual placement. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/aoAAg0 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation #gscurvetools

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Here's a shorter version of the previous afro hairstyle. I placed all the hair cards by hand. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/QX1QRl #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Adding an afro groom to my hairstyle lineup. The hair cards were placed by hand. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/yDgNkx #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Sharing another hairstyle, this time a short high-fade buzz cut. The hair cards were placed using a combination of XGen and manual placement. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/6NWOJ5 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Here’s another hairstyle I created a while back. The hair cards were placed using a combination of Maya's nHair and manual placement. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/39KRG2 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

A bun hairstyle I created using the base from my previous ponytail model, where I removed the ponytail and added a bun in its place. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/ZaAVNx #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Another hairstyle I've done this year, a ponytail. The hair cards were placed using a combination of GS CurveTools and manual placement. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/rJa455 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation #gscurvetools

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Posting a cornrow groom I finished earlier. The hair cards were placed by hand. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/w0lXZg #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

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Sander Flisijn @sanderflisijn.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Here’s a curly hairstyle I created for an upcoming tutorial I'm working on. The hair cards were placed using a combination of XGen and manual placement. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/obaJQ4 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

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