Take a look at our mentor, Jared Sobotta’s, latest foliage project! Learn from Jared and apply to his mentorship at the following link: vesselforge.com/services/veg...

Meet our new mentor, Romain Jouandeau! A Senior Concept Artist currently crafting worlds at Sucker Punch Productions. Check out @romainjouandeau.bsky.social 2D Concept Art Mentorship below! vesselforge.com/services/2d-...

Wondering how to set yourself apart in the games industry? Try finding your niche! Grayson Cotrell explains how you can find your niche! Check out his Technical Art Mentorship below 👇 vesselforge.com/services/tec...

Level up your game art career and take Career Coaching sessions with Jonathan Benainous, a Lead Material Artist with 20+ years of experience across top studios like Naughty Dog and Ubisoft. Learn more below 👇 vesselforge.com/services/car...

In this Mentee Spotlight we are featuring Maxx Ortiz, a 3D artist working at Studio Connelly, helping bring sets for TV into Unreal Engine before building! Maxx is currently taking our Environment Art Mentorship! 👇 vesselforge.com/services/env...

Wondering what it's like to join Vessel Forge? Hear from Mandar Warde, who took our Material Art Mentorship led by Jonathan Benainous! Learn about our Material Art Mentorship below 👇 vesselforge.com/services/mat...

We’re thrilled to announce that Vessel Forge has partnered with The Rookies for Meet Mat 5! Learn more about our mentorships here 👇 vesselforge.com/services/mat...

Amazing News! Vessel Forge is now supported by Adobe Substance 3D, offering one full year of Substance access for free to all our mentees! Check out our mentorships programs 👇 vesselforge.com/mentorship/

Ivanna Liittschwager takes us behind the scenes of her “Fall Pumpkins” personal project in our first mentor project break down article. Gain insight into how this seasoned artist approaches her creative process with the link below! vesselforge.com/mentor-ivann...

Last chance to take one of our mentorships in November! Learn everything you need to know and sign up today with the link below! vesselforge.com/meet-your-me...

Vessel Forge had an amazing time meeting you all at LightBox Expo! We hope you had just as much fun as we did! And if you want to learn more about what we have to offer, check out our mentorships with the link below 👇 vesselforge.com/meet-your-me...

Damon’s mission is to help artists not only craft stronger characters but also grow into confident, studio-ready professionals in a competitive industry. Apply now and start in November! Learn everything you need to know with the link below 👇 vesselforge.com/services/3d-...

The creative process isn’t about flawless execution. Doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome can dim even the brightest ideas. Vessel Forge is here to help you turn uncertainty into confidence. vesselforge.com

We have a new mentor joining Vessel Forge — give a warm welcome to Damon Woods, who will lead our 3D Character and Creature Art Mentorship! Check out his ArtStation with the link below! www.artstation.com/dkwoods

Fantasy has the amazing power to transport us to other worlds, and Rafael Serralheiro perfectly captures this in his latest project. Check out more amazing work on his ArtStation! 👇 www.artstation.com/rafaelserral...

Come see us next week on October 24th at Lightbox Expo! Founder of Vessel Forge, Jonathan Benainous will be on the show floor ready to review your work, give feedback and help live applications for our mentorships and Career Coaching program! Get your tickets here: lightboxexpo.com

Take a look at our mentor, Ivanna Liittschwager’s, autumnal project! Check out Ivanna's ArtStation with the link below 👇 www.artstation.com/iliittschwager

We’re featuring Gavin Yiu’s fantastic work in this mentee spotlight! Gavin is a mid-level Environment Artist at Clockwork Creations, and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Production from Gnomon. Check out more of his work on ArtStation! www.artstation.com/yikari

Here’s a tip to stay sharp as an artist from Jonathan Benainous, creator of Vessel Forge! “When I walk down the street, I constantly find myself analyzing the world around me…Attention to detail makes all the difference in our field, and training your eye daily is the best way to keep it sharp.”

Wondering what it's like to join Vessel Forge? Hear from John Davies, a Senior Environment Artist at Turn Me Up Games, who took our Career Coaching sessions! Learn about our Career Coaching sessions on the Vessel Forge website by clicking the link below: vesselforge.com/services/car...

There’s just 2 spots left in our Technical Art Mentorship for November-December! Click the link below to learn about the mentorship and secure your place! vesselforge.com/services/tec... Curious about what you’ll gain from this mentorship? Mentor, Grayson Cotrell, shares his expertise below👇

In this Mentee Spotlight we are featuring the incredible work of Kerri Zhang! Kerri is a Temp Associate Environment Artist at Gunfire Games and was an Environment intern at Turn 10 Studio. Check out more work on Kerri's ArtStation by clicking the link below! www.artstation.com/kerri_yt

We had a great time interviewing our newest mentor, Grayson Cotrell! Grayson, talks about his experince in the games industry, and why his Technical Art Mentorship will equip you with the tools to break through roadblocks! Click on the link below to read the Q&A! vesselforge.com/get-to-know-...

Visit Vessel Forge at LightBox Expo 2025! Get your tickets here: lightboxexpo.com 📅 October 24, 2025 📍 Pasadena Convention Center 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101

In this Vessel Forge mentee spotlight, we’re featuring the amazing work of Rafael Serralheiro! Check out Rafael’s ArtStation with the link below! www.artstation.com/rafaelserral...

In Vessel Forge’s Technical Art Mentorship, you’ll learn to use Houdini to develop tools, streamline workflows, and tackle complex artistic challenges with technical precision. Learn more about this mentorship on our website by clicking the link below! vesselforge.com/services/tec...

Our first Mentee Showcase is up on our website! Click the link below to read John Davies breakdown of his project, Keep Ruins! vesselforge.com/john-davies-... John has 7 years of experience in the games industry. Currently, he is a Senior Environment Artist at Turn Me Up Games.

We have a new mentor joining Vessel Forge! Give a warm welcome to Grayson Cotrell, who will run our Technical Art Mentorship! Applications for this mentorship are open! Click the link below to learn more: vesselforge.com/services/tec...

There’s just 1 spot left in our Vegetation Art Mentorship for November-December! Apply now to secure your place! Learn about the mentorship by clicking the link below! vesselforge.com/services/veg...

Wondering what it's like to do a Vessel Forge Mentorship? Hear from Laela Russell, Associate Environment Artist at Obsidian Entertainment, who took the 8-week Environment Art Diamond Mentorship herself! Check out Laela's amazing work on ArtStation! laelarussell.artstation.com

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Jared Sobotta, Vessel Forge's Vegetation Art mentor! In the Q&A, Jared discussed his personal path into art and games, what to expect in his mentorship and more! Click on the link below to read the Q&A! vesselforge.com/meet-vessel-...

In Vessel Forge's Vegetation Art Mentorship, you’ll learn to create custom plant assets, from blocking and sculpting to texturing and in-game implementation. Applications are open! Click below to learn more! vesselforge.com/services/veg...

In this Vessel Forge mentee spotlight, we’re featuring the work of Mandar Warde! Check out Mandar's ArtStation with the link below! www.artstation.com/war_dae

We are very excited to share that Jared Sobotta will be leading our new Vessel Forge Mentorship, Vegetation Art! Applications for this mentorship are open! Click the link below to learn more: vesselforge.com/services/veg...

In this Vessel Forge mentee spotlight, we’re featuring the amazing work of John Davies! Check out John's Artstation with the link below! www.artstation.com/jldavies

Jolyn Hu won Rookie of the Year for Game Development at The Rookies and we couldn't be happier for her! Click the link below to see more of Jolyn's art! www.therookies.co/entries/40462

There’s just 1 spot left in our Environment Art Sculpting Mentorship, and only a week left to secure your place! Learn about the mentorship by clicking the link below! vesselforge.com/services/env...

We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Ivanna Liittschwager, Vessel Forge's Envrionment Art Sculpting mentor! Click on the link below to read the Q&A! vesselforge.com/a-qa-with-ve...

Adobe Substance 3D Designer is celebrating 15 years of innovation, and what better way than by spotlighting a decade of incredible work from Jonathan Benainous, founder of Vessel Forge! Click the link below to read the article! www.behance.net/gallery/2316...

Our Environment Art Sculpting Mentorship is up on the Vessel Forge website, and ready to apply! Learn more on our website! vesselforge.com/services/env...

How to get noticed as an aspiring artist in the games industry? Show them what you’re best at, then what you’re passionate about! Jonathan Benainous, founder of Vessel Forge, started his career as a talented 2D artist, but what he really wanted was to be a 3D artist for video games.

We are very excited to share that @ivannaliitt.bsky.social will be leading our new Vessel Forge Mentorship Program, Environment Art Sculpting! Ivanna is known for her work at Respawn Entertainment and Santa Monica Studio on projects like Star Wars Jedi Survivor and God of War Ragnarok.

Our Environment Art Mentorship takes you through the complete creative process for environment art creation in games. We cover the non-negotiable skills needed to craft stunning environments for AAA gaming, like modular kit design, sculpting stylized and realistic assets, and optimization practices.

Founder of Vessel Forge, Jonathan Benainou's intricate Baroque Ceiling. “It’s the journey that forges your spirit. The failures that help you grow. And the hard work that brings success.” Read more here: lnkd.in/gBWJe3uY #Substance3D #EnvironmentArt #VesselForge

OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER MENTORSHIP SLOTS ARE NOW OPEN! We're now accepting applications for Environment Art and Material Art mentorships for the October and November months. Apply on our website if you're interested! www.vesselforge.com/contact-us/ #GameArt #MaterialArt #EnvironmentArt #GameDevJobs

Our Material Art Mentorship covers key concepts and skills essential for professional level material artistry. We tackle everything from procedural material creation, advanced sculpting techniques, texture blending in Unreal, and beyond. Check out our website to learn more! ⬇️

Did you know a #VesselForge mentorship comes with lifetime access to our exclusive #Discord community? Gain insight from mentors, instant feedback on your work, connect with VF alumni, and more. As a member of our Discord, you can lean on us long after your mentorship ends!

Navigating career issues in the game industry can be very difficult, especially today. In #VesselForge #CareerCoaching, we'll explore your professional challenges and help you navigate tough situations through interview preparation, portfolio reviews, brand building advice and beyond. #GameDevJobs

MENTORSHIP AVAILABILITY UPDATE! We've added two more slots for Aug/Sept mentorships! Applications are open on our website, so don't hesitate to apply soon if you're interested. We expect we will be fully booked by the end of the week! www.vesselforge.com/contact-us/ #GameArt #GamingCareers

In this #VesselForge mentee spotlight, we’re featuring the beautiful work of Joyce Jiao one of our Diamond Environment Art mentees! With a background from @gnomonschool.bsky.social & @artinstitutechi.bsky.social, Joyce brings a strong eye for architecture and organic environments.