From riverbanks to mountain peaks 🌄 Fall brings to mind the grandeur of nature as captured by Bierstadt and Moran, who brought the Hudson River School westward and birthed the American landscape tradition. anschutzcollection.org/collections/... (Wind River, Wyoming by Albert Bierstadt)

Quiet paths and endless peaks 🏔️🍃 •Mountain Above the Valley by Quentin Regnes, in a throwback to the May 2017 Guest Artist Series Find the full process + more art inspiration: weststudio.com/gas/mountain-above-the-valley-by-quentin-regnes-copy #weststudionews #weststudio

Have you met Wes? 🌟 We're introducing a new character in the West Studio universe and the story behind her in our Oct update. Meet Wes, her friends, and the artist who brought her to life: us5.campaign-archive.com?u=419c7017b7...

And just like that, @lightboxexpo.com 2025 is a wrap. We're so grateful for the chance to meet new artists and see old friends again this year. To all who stopped by our booth to share their story or just say hi— thanks for the connection and inspiration. Until next time 💫

No one brings the twisted and unusual to life quite like Tim Burton: the master of crafting bizarrely beautiful worlds. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDDQ...

Creepin' into spooky season 👹🧟🧛 See how the gorgeous and grotesque have collided throughout art history. www.dailyartmagazine.com/13-creepy-pa...

@lightboxexpo.com 2025 is here! ✨ Stop by and see us all weekend long (Oct 24–26) at BOOTH 1306, where we’ll be talking art, meeting friends, and doling out more sweet West Studio swag. See you there! #LBX2025 #LightBoxExpo #WestStudioNews

Wander the enchanting streets of Lijiang ☂️🍂 •The Lijiang Umbrella Shop by Edouard Quemper (@perocoss.bsky.social) for the August 2025 Guest Artist Series See the full process + more art inspiration: weststudio.com/gas/the-lijiang-umbrella-shop #weststudionews

Step into the 1830’s fashions of Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu, where historically-driven costuming created a tapestry of looks to help define its characters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHdV...

Drew Struzan’s art helped make our favorite childhood epics seem as big as we imagined them. Rest well, legend. 💔 indieground.net/blog/drew-st...

REMINDER: sometimes, the most meaningful part of creating isn't in what's kept, but what's released. Through the simple art of hand lettering, Luis Benz inspires us to let go and find space for more of what feeds us. (h/t @stashmagazine.bsky.social) www.stashmedia.tv/letters-lett...

Early 1900's Japan was a melting pot of cultural and technological convergence, as embodied by the enduring visual legacy of turn-of-the-century design magazine, Shin-Bijutsukai. publicdomainreview.org/collection/j...

For September, we reflect on what it *really* means to be versatile. Our take, plus more in our monthly update: us5.campaign-archive.com?u=419c7017b7... Stay in the loop: weststudio.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

The wait is over: portfolio review signups for #LightboxExpo are LIVE 🚨🚨 bit.ly/WSLBX25 Secure your spot to meet with one of the West Studio art directors during @lightboxexpo.com 2025: Ahmed Teilab, Mingchen Shen, Tyler West, and David Knapp.

Our lineup for @lightboxexpo.com is 🔥 Come out and meet our West Studio art directors for portfolio reviews at #LBX2025: Mingchen Shen, Tyler West, David Knapp, and Ahmed Teilab. Regardless of your artistic focus, we'll have the right eyes on your work here.

Artists, you know what time it is. ⌚⌚ @lightboxexpo is around the corner and portfolio reviews are back! We'll have limited advance reservations available—sign-ups take place online Tue 9/30-Wed 10/8 (or until spots are full).

From the beauty of the Belle Epoque to the dark and dramatic stylings of the Baroque and Gothic movements, discover the dizzying and inspired range of artistic influences behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. www.pointnthink.fr/en/the-art-o...

Sophia Stories Vol. 4 // Behind the Lush We previously uncovered the Syene, but they’re only half the story behind Project Sophia. Self-sufficient and shaped by their vibrant, protective environment, the Lush rarely need to venture beyond the surrounding jungles, lakes, and waterfalls. (1/4)

Cheers to another amazing @xdsummit.bsky.social! Last week was an absolute blast in Vancouver. A big thank you to the Brandlive team for having us at this wonderful event again. It was a week full of meaningful conversations, fresh ideas, and unforgettable moments.

Get double the trouble with the R-301 Brass Bolter and Zero Stopper Kraber from Apex Legends. Though they share similar design elements, each skin also had unique design hard points to consider. See the full concepts: weststudio.com/project/apex-legends #ApexLegends

Memories of Women@XDS24 📸✨ Excited to kick off XDS 2025 in just a few short days and with that occasion also comes the return of Women@XDS. We look forward to gathering in community with a dynamic group of game industry ladies next week! #xds2025 #weststudionews

Flow state is where peak productivity hits and creative instinct takes over. Here are the keys to finding your flow. youtube.com/watch?v=0rIjFCNay2Q

Bhutan's vision for tomorrow measures success in both wealth and well-being. This is Gelephu Mindfulness City. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPlR...

Wings over the archipelago ✈️💥 •Air Carrier Squadron TOSZ1 by Nate Abell for the April 2025 Guest Artist Series Follow the GAS link for the full process + more art inspiration: weststudio.com/gas #weststudionews #weststudio

Summer’s winding down and #XDS2025 is almost here 🎉 West Studio will be in Vancouver for XDS from Sep 2–5, 2025 to connect with our colleagues who shape this industry. Stay tuned for updates as the show draws near. See you in a few weeks! #WestStudioNews

We’re thrilled to share work from our collaboration on Apex Legends! ⚡️ Creating weapon skin concepts with the team at Respawn has been an absolute blast. Jump to our website to see our concepts in full: weststudio.com/project/apex-legends #ApexLegends

Hey there, Mr. Blue(sky)! 👋 We are West Studio: a concept art and visual development studio specializing in worldbuilding and IP dev. We're thrilled to have another online home to stay connected with those who make this industry great. Learn more about us and what we do: www.weststudio.com/about