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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 3h

While creating his project, Mandar used Substance and @dash3d.bsky.social for free under our partnerships. He used Substance extensively to texture his scene and Dash to grow ivy throughout the environment. Thank you to Substance and Dash for supporting our talented mentees!

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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 3h

Mandar Warde completed his stunning project “The Shar Temple” with Jonathan Benainous Career Coaching, which is now included in all our mentorships! Take a look at our programs with the link below 👇 vesselforge.com/mentorships-...

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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

💬 Got questions? Send them in early through the live-stage-qa channel. We’re excited to have you join us and get behind the scenes of our mentees’ incredible work. See you there! #Games #GameArt #GamingCareers #GameDev #Portfolio #ArtMentorship

Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Owen Chou will continue to walk us through: 🎄 A visual breakdown of their “Rothenburg Christmas" project 🔍 Behind‑the‑scenes insights into their process 📘 Their experience as a Vessel Forge Mentee 🎮 Their journey in the games industry

Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

✨ Owen Chou Project Showcase LIVE on Discord + Q&A part 2! ✨ Learn and get inspired by our talented Vessel Forge Mentee who took our Vegetation Art Mentorship with Jared Sobotta! 📅 Sunday, October 11th, 11am PT 📍 On our Live Stage Discord channel—Open to all! 👉 discord.gg/pcPf6A5Pwt

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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

With 5–20 years of experience, our mentors will help you level up your skills, refine your portfolio, and move closer to your dream career in the games industry. You can still sign up for Edgar A. Martinez, Jonathan Benainous and Jared Sobotta mentorships in advance for future spots!

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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

You’ll get 1-on-1 guidance from experts who’ve contributed to AAA titles. Our available mentors include Maxim Dorokhov, Dorottya Kollo, Raouf Bejaoui, @ivannaliitt.bsky.social, Ted Mebratu, @wiley3d.bsky.social, and Damon Woods! 🎮

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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

These Vessel Forge Mentorship spots are open from October to November, and they’re filling fast! Don’t miss out! Grow with professional support and sign up today with the link below 👇 vesselforge.com/mentorships-...

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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Suitable for junior to advanced artists, the mentorship is practical and detail-focused, helping you produce consistent, professional-quality work. #Games #GameArt #GamingCareers #GameDev #CareerAdvice #ArtMentorship #EnvironmentArt #PropArt

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3D Prop Art Mentorship

Mentor - Maxim

Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The program starts with a review of your skills and goals, followed by a personalized roadmap to guide your growth. You’ll learn professional workflows for creating props ranging from simple assets to complex hero pieces, with weekly feedback, hands-on demos, and tailored guidance.

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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Build the skills to create production-ready props for video games, led by Maxim Dorokhov! A Senior Environment artist with nearly a decade of experience in the industry! Check out his 3D Prop Art Mentorship below! vesselforge.com/services/3d-...

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Congratulations, Nicolas, on an amazing finished project! We’re incredibly proud of your hard work in creating this stunning relight. ✨ See the full project on our ArtStation! www.artstation.com/vessel_forge #Games #GameArt #GameDev #Portfolio #ArtMentorship #LightingArt

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Nicolas shares, “I wanted to push the mood and atmosphere further.” Which he expertly achieved through striking visual contrasts.

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His project effectively utilizing three distinct lighting scenarios; a dusky sunrise, a gloomy overcast day, and a dramatic moonlit night, to completely transform the mood of the same derelict swamp church.

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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Nicolas Pablos completed his relighting project “Cult of the Tsar Fish” with Ted Mebratu’s guidance during his Lighting Art Mentorship! 🔦 Check out Ted’s mentorship below! 👇 vesselforge.com/services/lig...

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Why Casey joined Vessel Forge: “It was recommended to me by some friends. They told me how good the mentors were, and I thought it would be a great opportunity!” Support Casey on ArtStation! 👉 www.artstation.com/amicasey #Games #GameArt #GameDev #Portfolio #ArtMentorship #EnvironmentArt

Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🌴 We asked Casey what she loves about creating game art: “Creating a new environment feels like building a story from scratch. I get to imagine what happened there, how the story unfolds, and how it interacts with the environment itself.”

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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today, we are spotlighting Casey Cui’s amazing projects before joining Vessel Forge! 🎨 Casey took our Environment Art Mentorship with Jonathan Benainous! Check out Jonathan’s mentorship with the link below: vesselforge.com/services/env...

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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Mark your calendars and join us at @lightboxexpo.com! We will be sharing more news of all the exciting events we have planned soon! #LBX2026 #LightBoxExpo #Games #GameArt #GamingCareers #GameDev #Portfolio #PortfolioReview #CareerAdvice

Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Our founder and CEO, Jonathan Benainous, and our other talented mentors and mentees can’t wait to chat with you! We’ll also have some of our amazing mentees presenting at our booth! We’d love to connect and help you explore how Vessel Forge can support your journey in video game art.

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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎉 We are heading to LightBox Expo 2026! 🎉 We’d love to meet you at our booth at this amazing event for anyone passionate about the entertainment industry! 📅 October 23–25 📍 Pasadena Convention Center | Booth: 1103 👉 View our profile on the LBX website: lightboxexpo.com/participant/...

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You'll be able to ask questions, get weekly feedback, and by the end of the program, you'll have created a AAA-quality portfolio piece. #Games #GameArt #GameDev #ArtMentorship #PortfolioReview #CareerAdvice #EnvironmentArt

This will involve reference gathering, asset breakdowns, modularity, and sculpting techniques, with the option to cover real-time engine integration if it fits your project.

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You'll start by outlining your goals, project ideas, and areas for improvement, then work together to map out a clear plan to develop a polished portfolio piece.

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Want to level up your environment sculpting skills? Join Ivanna Liittschwager's @ivannaliitt.bsky.social Environment Art Sculpting Mentorship! Learn more on our website! vesselforge.com/services/env...

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Our community is at the heart of everything we do, and your feedback has directly shaped the updates we’re rolling out. Join our Discord to stay up to date on our announcements—open to all! 👉 discord.gg/pcPf6A5Pwt #Games #GameArt #GameDev #GameDevJobs #Portfolio #CareerAdvice #ArtMentorship

📅 New Booking Functionality (Coming Soon!) A streamlined booking experience is on the way making it easier than ever to work with our team and plan your mentorship. Visit our Website to learn & see more updates! 👉 www.vesselforge.com

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🎓New Offerings! We’re moving forward with our classic 8‑week mentorship program across all mentorships, and expanding it to include two 1-hour group career coaching sessions! It’s a more supportive experience that blends hands-on mentorship with live career guidance to help you grow with confidence.

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💍 A Fresh New Look! A cleaner, more intuitive design that makes it easier to explore mentorships, resources, and requirements. 🧭 Better Navigation! Find what you need faster with improved flow and clearer website landing pages.

✨ Vessel Forge Website Update! ✨ Exciting news, we've had a glow-up! We’ve been refreshing the Vessel Forge website to make your experience smoother, clearer, and even more supportive of your creative needs! Visit our Website below! 👉 www.vesselforge.com

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Maciej’s goal is to become an expert in vegetation and environment art, with a strong focus on landscapes, modular buildings, and architecture!🌿 Support Maciej on ArtStation!👉 www.artstation.com/stocker #Games #GameArt #GamingCareers #GameDev #Portfolio #ArtMentorship #EnvironmentArt #FoliageArt

Why Maciej joined Vessel Forge: “I’ve learned that working with someone experienced can really help me level up. Discussions with experienced artists push me to think more deeply about my work and approach, which often leads to much better results. That’s why I decided to join Vessel Forge.”

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We asked Maciej what he loves about creating game art: “It stimulates my brain in such a satisfying way and gives me a great dopamine boost. Creating things is super important to me, and I see video games as huge interactive 3D galleries where artists can bring their ideas to life.”

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Today, we are spotlighting 3D Environment/Prop Artist at Paradark Studio, Maciej Stok’s amazing projects before joining Vessel Forge! 🎨 Maciej took our Vegetation Art Mentorship with Jared Sobotta! Check out Jared’s mentorship with the link below: vesselforge.com/services/veg...

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Gavin has produced a high-quality environment that meets game industry standards! Well done, Gavin! 👏✨ #Games #GameArt #GamingCareers #GameDev #Portfolio #ArtMentorship #EnvironmentArt

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“Jonathan's feedback was clear and specific, and he helped me improve my technical skills and my approach to environment art. I especially appreciated how he shared industry knowledge and how to make my workflow more efficient. His guidance had a big impact on my project.”

“I was very satisfied with my final project. I improved the material quality, rock and stone details, foliage, and lighting. I also learned to use textures and vertex painting more efficiently, which helped me achieve more detail while keeping the environment optimized.”

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Want an inside look at Vessel Forge’s Environment Art Mentorship? Gavin Yiu talks about his experience with Jonathan Benainous. 🎨 Check out Jonathan’s mentorship below 👇 vesselforge.com/services/env...

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Wherever you are in your career, small investments in yourself today can create opportunities for years to come. ✨ #Games #GameDev #Portfolio #CareerAdvice #ArtMentorship

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“I have been putting more effort into teaching myself different skills and learning from others. There is a lot more information and resources available than ever before, which makes learning easier.”

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“When you are younger, you have more time and fewer responsibilities, so I wish I could have used that time to pick up new skills and learn more outside of work. Not just UX but other skills that can help me do my job more efficiently.”

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It's easy to focus only on your current job, but some of the most valuable growth comes from learning beyond your immediate role.

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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🚀 Career Advice 🚀 Dorottya Kollo shares some advice she wished she had early in her career: use your free time to invest in skills that compound over time. Take a look at Doro’s mentorship below! vesselforge.com/services/ui-...

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Why Rain joined Vessel Forge: “I really wanted to learn from Ivanna and see how she goes about her creation process. Vessel Forge is so up to date on all of the new game dev techniques and pipelines, so I knew I'd learn a lot from joining this mentorship.”

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Vessel Forge @vesselforge.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We asked Rain what she loves about creating game art: “My favorite thing is the creation process itself. I love being able to start something new and help develop a story, look and experience for any of my new levels.”