@marathonthegame.bungie.net’s art and creative teams did impressive visual problem solving to crank the atmosphere and tension. It's been a privilege to support their journey and play a small role in helping fulfill their vision. Can't wait to share soon. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG_I...

Docked at bay ⚙️⚡️ •Hangar by Gin Zhang, in a throwback to the May 2025 Guest Artist Series Tap the GAS link for the full process + more art inspiration: weststudio.com/gas #weststudionews #guestartistseries #conceptart

// SYSTEMS: ONLINE // Congrats to our partners @bungie.net on the release of @marathonthegame.bungie.net. We can't wait to drop into the tense, mysterious world of Tau Ceti IV. PLAY NOW: marathonthegame.com

DESIGN INSPO: Teenage Engineering is building instruments that change how creativity feels, proving that industrial design can be crucial in evolving how we interact with tech. blog.zzounds.com/2025/02/20/w...

Practical minimalism. Function over flair. Timeless, yet contemporary. These are the principles of Utilitarian design. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCvV...

Telling stories through design is the best part. Motion graphics firm Perception shares how their work brings the MCU fantasy closer to plausible reality. (h/t Seeker) www.youtube.com/watch?v=URJW...

Traipsing through sunny streets and bustling bazaars ☀️👒 •Little Alley by Mengxuan Li, in a throwback to the March 2021 Guest Artist Series Tap the GAS link for the full process + more art inspiration from the collection. weststudio.com/gas

POW 👊💢 hit our website for a super punch of character and environment concept designs from MARVEL World of Heroes! Thanks so much to our partners at Niantic for the opportunity to see these legendary heroes through a new lens. www.weststudio.com/project/marv... #weststudionews

One more for the record books. West Studio's annual team gathering coincided with our 18th anniversary this past weekend. What a memorable night filled with great company and even greater memories. Cheers to the journey so far and to many more years of creativity and collaboration ahead 🥂✨

The creativity and impact of Black designers have profoundly influenced the shape of our world today. These are 28 innovators, makers, and spaces whose vision left a legacy in the world of interior design. (h/t IIDA) iida.org/articles/bla...

#BlackHistoryMonth spotlight: discover the legacy of trailblazing architect John S. Chase, who pushed architectural boundaries during the 1950's with his modernist design work. www.dwell.com/article/chas...

Admiring more master craftwork from around the world—this time through the descendants of Taj Mahal artisans who are helping preserve the art of parchin kari, or traditional marble inlay art 💠💎 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz8-...

From Depression‑era propaganda to political cartoons, see how powerful visual narratives have swayed our truth throughout history. www.theguardian.com/media/2017/m...

Congrats to our partners at @bungie.net for announcing the release date for Marathon! Honored to have supported its development since 2023 and excited to see it come to life. Marathon launches March 5, 2026. Read on: bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/marathon-releases-march-5-2026-new-trailer-and-more

Hundreds of hands, countless hours, and an unwavering vision. Meet the vast design teams on Avatar: Fire and Ash that turned Pandora into a living, breathing world. variety.com/2025/artisan...

A mystery unravels in the endless tundra ❄️🏔️ •Lost and Stranded by Gabriel Jiménez, in a throwback to the May 2023 Guest Artist Series Tap the GAS link below for the full process and more art from the collection: www.weststudio.com/gas/lost-and... #weststudionews #guestartistseries #conceptart

How can we stay creative online without losing ourselves in a sea of algorithms and endless content? Read on for insights on maintaining a positive relationship with your creative practice in the digital age: www.itsnicethat.com/features/for...

Do your own thing: Tyler, The Creator explains why authenticity is the most important creative fuel. ⛽💡 ⚠️ Strong Language/Content www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1on...

Opening the new year up with intention. 🧠💥 Less mental clutter means more motivation and creativity. Hear eye-opening insights from creatives like Rick Rubin and Björk on how to quiet the noise. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSiK...

That’s a wrap for West Studio in 2025! We’ll be back with even more exciting project artwork in the new year, but until then, it's REST MODE ON. Wishing you a warm and happy holiday season, from ours to yours 🎄🕎🎊

Here's another look at the worldbuilding work we did in collaboration with Believer Entertainment for their unannounced IP. The vehicles, props, and environments lean into a sci-fi sweet spot that's infused with loads of charm & fantasy. See more: weststudio.com/project/fellowship-vol-2

Looking back on 2025 through the lens of Endurance 🌅 Painted by Tyler West, Endurance reflects on uncertainty, shared effort, and moving onward together, proving that even a delayed journey can return with a bounty. View the full work: weststudio.com/image/weststudio-independent-42

First contact (ok, technically second) with a new universe 🪐 The characters and creatures that we imagined for Believer Entertainment's unannounced IP are dazzling byproducts trust extended to us. Visit the link below for more from our recent collab: weststudio.com/project/fellowship-vol-1

On vigilant watch through the steam and fog 🌫️☁️ •The Throng by Jason Foh, in a throwback to the October 2023 Guest Artist Series See the full process: weststudio.com/gas/the-throng #weststudionews #guestartistseries #conceptart

Excited to debut another amazing project in 2025 ✅✨ Our visdev collab with Believer helped establish narrative foundations, environmental storytelling, architectural motifs, and more for their unannounced original IP. See v1 feat. Characters/Creatures: www.weststudio.com/project/fell...

Grateful for our community and the chance to help imagine new worlds, year after year. To our collaborators, family, friends, and advocates: thanks for sticking with us. All of this simply does not happen without your support. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃

Enjoy a heaping spoonful of Thanksgiving nostalgia through generations of American artists 🍁🖼️🦃 historicipswich.net/2024/11/23/t...

Discovering traditions in pixels for Native American Heritage Month 🎮🧵 Meet fourth-generation Navajo weaver Melissa Cody, who infuses her work with video game nostalgia to carrying a rich and vibrant weaving tradition into the future. youtube.com/watch?v=TrDZIyYSMfI

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