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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Do you recognize this place? SDA student Nore Pollentier recreated an actual alley from Ankara as real-time environment in Unreal Engine. With @beddows.bsky.social guidance, she was able to improve her skills from material creation, modularity, and sculpting. Amazing work! #environmentartists

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Hi Indie Devs! We've just put on sale our ENTIRE store on FAB. Get both free and discounted props and modular environment packs for a limited time. Make your indie game look AAA: www.fab.com/sellers/Sier...

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We're heading to Gamescom! Our team will be offering portfolio reviews and look forward to meeting other game artists and devs. Let us know if you will be there!

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Do you know what it takes to make materials look real? Find out in our upcoming AMA with SDA Mentor & Principal Material Artist @hughchew.com When: August 11 at 4pm UTC on Discord www.sierradivison.com/discord See you there! #environmentartists #gameart

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We're excited to have Principal Material & Shader Artist @hughchew.com join our Academy! He will be offering a 1:1 Material Art Mentorship, helping you develop both the artistic and technical skills needed to create production-ready materials for games! academy.sierradivision.com/material-art...

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

This Thursday! Meet Expert Concept Artist Dave Paget Find details here: www.artstation.com/blogs/sierra...

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Beautiful work by Max C. who completed her Environment Art mentorship with Jon Arellano at Sierra Division Academy.

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Get ready! The next Sierra Division Art Challenge begins June 30. Put your modeling and texturing skills to the test as you craft a stunning antique into a game-ready prop. Join Back in Time: Antique Props Challenge: challenges.sierradivision.com/challenges/b... #3dartists #environmentart

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BACK IN TIME ANTIQUE PROPS CHALLENGE

Get ready to turn back the clock and revisit the craftsmanship of past centuries. Back in Time: Antique Props Challenge will have you step into the golden age…

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

LAST CHANCE! Only 2 days left to grab our Mega Environment Art Bundle at an incredibly low price: bundlefoundry.com/bundle/unrea... Great for making games, cinematics, and a new portfolio project!

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Excited to share a first look at an upcoming release we've been co-developing with flight sim creator FlyTampa. As the art team behind this game, we set out to recreate Area 51 and its surrounding environment as authentically as possible. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVVQ... #indiegames #flightsim

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FLYBLACK PROJECT: AREA 51 - TEASER

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Congratulations to Rita Pabat on completing Crafting Environments: Career Kickstarter with @beddows.bsky.social at Sierra Division Academy. See more of her work: www.artstation.com/artwork/4Ng3Z1

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Need some cool realistic 3D assets for your next portfolio project or game? We've got you! Get a massive library of props and environments for UE5 available now for a limited time on BundleFoundry: bundlefoundry.com/bundle/unrea... #gamedev #indiedev

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Love this magical forest ruin environment made by our mentee Heather Geiger at Sierra Division Academy. Everything from the color, lighting, and sculpting is *chef's kiss! Mentor: Jon Arellano #art #environmentartists #fantasy

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We're impressed by how our student Venkatesh Rajendran was able to push his texturing skills further with the help of Robin Mariancik! #gameartists

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Proud of Itzel Vargas for completing the course Game Art Texturing Masterclass with Robin Mariančík at Sierra Division Academy. Itzel worked hard and made tremendous progress in her texturing skills. She’s come a long way, and we can’t wait to see where her talent takes her next! #gameart

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Can't wait to launch our new Modular Environment art course with Ben Keeling!! academy.sierradivision.com/master-modul... #gameartists #3d #scifi #art #blender #unrealengine

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Did you hear about seismic activity at Area 51? Coincidence? We think not. We can’t reveal much... but we've been secretly building something big with our dev friends at FlyTampa for msfsofficial.bsky.social Stay on frequency for updates: flyblackproject.com #indiedev #gamedev #aliens #conspiracy

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

We love how @mieszkoparys.bsky.social was inspired by a 1935 Oil Painting and transformed it into a stunning 3D environment using Blender, ZBrush, Subtance and UE. Congrats to Mieszko on completing Crafting Environments: Career Kickstarter with @beddows.bsky.social at Sierra Division Academy.

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Awesome Mexican-steampunk Environment project by Heber Perez! Heber recently completed his environment art mentorship with Jon Arellano at Sierra Division Academy. Incredible how much he learned in 8 sessions. Check out Heber's breakdown on ArtStation: artstation.com/artwork/OvLN4K #gameartists

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

From Level Design to 3D Environment Art, 3 of our mentors are currently accepting mentees for our Spring 1:1 mentorship Term. Jack, Sarah, and Victoria are senior mentors with many years in the Game industry. You'll get very helpful guidance from them! academy.sierradivision.com/mentorships/

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Explosive VFX work by our intern for our Military Trenches asset pack! #VFX #gamedev

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Back from #GDC! Thank you to everyone who came by our mixer or signed up to portfolio reviews. It was great meeting you all! #gameartists #gamedev

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

We have a couple spots available on Monday and Tuesday for portfolios reviews with our CEO/ Creative Director Jacob Norris during #gdc2026 Simply fill out the RSVP form, select your preferred date and time, then show up with your portfolio. forms.gle/yKh4Z22qfrMi... See you there!

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RSVP: Get your portfolio reviewed by Jacob at GDC.

Jacob is the CEO and Creative Director at Sierra Division. See his portfolio here. With a career spanning 20 years, he has developed robust expertise in 3D environment design, studio pipelines, and le...

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Heading to GDC and looking to get professional feedback on your portfolio? Book a time with our CEO and Creative Director, Jacob Norris: RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #gameartists

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Our Military Trenches: Modular World War Compound asset pack is out! Try the pack and let us know what you think. We’ve also included a free non-commercial license for anyone who wants to test before committing. sierradivision.gumroad.com/l/military #gamedev #3d #vfx #battlefield #indiedev

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Absolutely stunning work by Gabriella DeJesus. Gabriella recently completed her Environment Art mentorship with Gabriel Cervantes at Sierra Division Academy. This project perfectly highlights Gabriella's impressive sculpting and storytelling skills. #environmentart #3dartists #gameart

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Big news! We're partnering with veteran Game Director James Mouat (Need for Speed/ Gears Tactics) to help indie game developers bring their games to life! If you need resources or guidance, we want to hear from you. www.sierradivision.com/blog-post/si... #indiegames #gamedev

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Amazing work by @dagm-env.bsky.social who recently completed Crafting Environments: Career Kickstarter with @beddows.bsky.social at Sierra Division Academy!

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We're heading to GDC Festival of Gaming! If you are a Game artist we will be hosting a chill mixer and portfolio reviews. Check out the link below to RSVP! #gameartists #indiedev #3dartists www.sierradivision.com/blog-post/jo...

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

⏰Winter Quarter at Sierra Division Academy starts next week. We have a couple seats left in our courses and level design mentorship. #gameart #3d #environmentart

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

If you are a junior artist looking to learn professional workflows but can't find breakdowns on ArtStation, try and abstract out what is needed to make the game and go from there. SDA Quick Tip by mentor @beddows.bsky.social #environmentart #3d #gameart 1/3

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Here's a handy quick tip to improve game asset renders from SDA instructor, Robin Mariancik: If your renders appear too dark, the problem might be with your albedo values. Open your asset in Substance Painter and apply the PBR Validator filter at the top of the layer stack. 1/2

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Love this 3D environment by Francisco Gallegos who recently completed his Environment Art mentorship with Jon Arellano at Sierra Division Academy. Great Composition, color, mood and lighting! #environmentart #3d #gameartists

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Wow, that was such a fun livestream! Jam-packed with a ton of great tips for level designers, as well as for environment artists who are interested in gameplay. Check out the replay on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrB-... #gamedev #indiedev #unrealengine #environmentartists #callofduty

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SDA Live: Level Up Level Design with Jack Burrows

YouTube video by Sierra Division

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

It's happening tomorrow (Wednesday!) Don't miss our AMA with Level Designer Jack Burrows. Ask questions about a career in Level Design, what to focus on, and more! Details in comments.

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Congratulations to Eduardo Pereira on completing the Game Art Texturing Masterclass: The Complete Pipeline with Robin Mariančík at Sierra Division Academy. 1/2

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Come join our first live event of 2026 featuring Senior Game and Level Designer Jack Burrows. Jack has worked on many maps for the blockbuster franchise #CallofDuty. 1/3 #gamedev #leveldesign #gameartists #indiedevs

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Start the year strong! Our instructors are here to teach you AAA workflows and techniques for Texturing + Environments. Group courses offer personalized feedback, live Q&A sessions + 1-year access to videos. Check it out! academy.sierradivision.com #gamedev #3dmodeling ]@beddows.bsky.social

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Our New Year's resolution is to post more on Bsky. Where are our game artists at?

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Sierra Division's Creative Director, Jacob Norris, made his ENTIRE GUMROAD STORE FREE! Treat yourself to awesome ref packs, tutorials and assets: purepolygons.gumroad.com #indiegames #gameartists #environmentart #free #blackfriday

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Ash did an incredible job in her course with @beddows.bsky.social ! Check out more of Ash's work below.

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We are thrilled that Jack Burrows is joining Sierra Division Academy as mentor, offering a personalized 1-1 LEVEL DESIGN MENTORSHIP. ▶️ Jack is available to mentor as of TODAY. Get all the details on our website: academy.sierradivision.com/enroll/26/le... #gamedesign #indiedev #leveldesign

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We had an absolute blast wit #NaughtyDog 's Sarah Swenson. Sarah took the time to answer questions ranging from managing pressure to what to include in a junior demo reel, all while doing a live #ZBrush demo. The recording is now available. Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qCI... #gamedev

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SARAH SWENSON: Naughty Dog Environment Artist Debunks Game Art Myths While Sculpting

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

From now until Nov. 6, step into the Wilds and join the latest Sierra Division Challenge! Your mission is to create the most ORIGINAL and STUNNING environment no one has seen before, using ONLY a limited number of assets. www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3QR...

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The Adventure Begins! Encounter In the Wilds 3D Environment Challenge (TRAILER)

YouTube video by Sierra Division

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Learn sculpting tips and tricks with Sarah Swenson, Sr. Environment Artist at Naughty Dog, in our next live event - happening Thursday, August 21st on our Discord. #gamedev #environmentartists #Zbrush

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Pro tip: If you want useful feedback on your portfolio, you need to know HOW to ask. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTC9... #gameartists #gamedev

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The best way to ask for feedback on your art

YouTube video by Sierra Division

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Loving the variety in these blockouts from students in @beddows.bsky.social ’s Crafting Environments: Career Kickstarter! Very excited to see how they progress over the next few weeks. Alex will be teaching this course again in October. Don't forget to save your spot! #environmentart #gamedev

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