It’s already been a month since my book launched, and I just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the support and kind words. If you’ve read it, I’d love to hear what you think, and if you have a minute and are able to leave a quick review, I’d really appreciate it 😊

A great portfolio helps, but it’s not the only thing that gets you hired as a game artist. Learning how to navigate the industry matters just as much, something that isn’t always taught in school. I wrote this book to help fill that gap with practical advice. Available here: sanderflisijn.com#book

Was waiting for a courier to come pick something up, so when a driver arrived at my door, I didn't expect to receive something! 😂 The copy of The Pocket Mentor for Game Artists by @sanderflisijn.bsky.social that I won has arrived! Many thanks Sander! Looking forward to reading it! :)

1/4 It’s been almost two weeks since my book 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 was released, and I’m still processing that it’s officially out in the world. @routledgebooks.bsky.social #book #bookrelease #cgart #digitalart #gameart #gameartist #gamedev #artcareer #careeringames #gamesindustry

Giveaway Winner! 🎉 The winner of a copy of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 is: ✨ @welbot.com.au ✨ Congrats! I’ll be reaching out to you shortly. Thanks everyone for participating! @routledgebooks.bsky.social #book #giveaway #gamedev #gameart #gameartist #careeringames

1/4 It’s launch day! 🎉 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨 is OFFICIALLY out, and I can't believe I get to say that after two years of planning and writing. 👉 Get your copy here: sanderflisijn.com#book @routledgebooks.bsky.social #cgart #digitalart #gameart #gameartist #gamedev #careeringames

2 days left to enter the giveaway for my upcoming book “The Pocket Mentor for Game Artists” ⏳

📘 BOOK GIVEAWAY My upcoming book "The Pocket Mentor for Game Artists" launches Dec 26, and I'm giving away 1 copy to celebrate! 🎉 How to enter: 1️⃣ Follow me 2️⃣ Like 3️⃣ Repost ⏰ Ends: Dec 25 at 11:59 PM (CET) 🏆 Winner announced: Dec 26 #book #giveaway #gamedev #gameart #gameartist #careeringames

#artstationrecap2025 This year ended up being a good one for me. Cronos was such a fun project to work on, I finally published all of my real‑time hair works, and my book is coming out in just one week. Thank you everyone for all the support 🙏

They’re here! 🙌 The early copies of my upcoming book arrived today, and holding the physical book in my hands feels surreal. It officially releases on December 26, and you can pre-order your copy here: sanderflisijn.com#book @routledgebooks.bsky.social #gameartist #gamedev #careeringames

Just got the track & trace for my book's author copies. If you need me, I'll be refreshing the page like it's my full-time job

Such is our calling 📞 (props by the incredible @peepcosplay.bsky.social) #SuchIsOurCalling #CronosTheNewDawn #Traveler #BlooberTeam @blooberteam.bsky.social

The Game UI Database is FIVE today! They grow up so fast. A HUGE thank you to everyone for supporting my work, I couldn't have done it without you. BIG things are coming in 2026 - new sites, new features, and one heck of a book from @lostincult.co.uk. Watch this space! Here's to the next 5 years! <3

Pre-orders for my upcoming book 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 are LIVE! Use code 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝟮𝟬 at Routledge.com for 𝟮𝟬% 𝗼𝗳𝗳🚀 👉 www.routledge.com/The-Pocket-M... @routledgebooks.bsky.social #gameart #gameartist #gamedev #digitalart #careeringames #newbook #writingcommunity

1/4 As my upcoming book, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, gets closer to launch, I wanted to share a quick update. @routledgebooks.bsky.social #gameart #gameartist #gamedev #digitalart #careeringames

Hi GameDevs please share to help your friends get hired. We are opening more roles: www.absurdventures.com/careers

1/3 📚 This isn’t my actual physical copy (those are still on their way to me), but it’s the official cover of my upcoming book, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀, which will be out in the world on December 26th. @routledgebooks.bsky.social #gameart #gameartist #gamedev #digitalart

A friend of mine launched a Kickstarter for a board game he’s been building called "The Dark Order". If you’re into board games, dark fantasy, or want to support someone bringing a creative dream to life, check it out or share it forward: 🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/429...

1/4 I’ve been quietly working on something very exciting for the last two years: a career advice book for game artists called 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬. It comes out exactly one month from today: Dec 26, 2025 📘 @routledgebooks.bsky.social (Here’s my cat “reviewing” the manuscript.)

1/3 I’ve shared a bunch of realtime hairstyles lately, and all of them will be part of a hair tutorial I’m putting together. It’s been a slow burn, but I’m excited to pick it up again. #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

I’m wrapping up my spam of realtime hair work (for now) with some facial hair, so here's a groom with brows, lashes, and a beard. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/9EY65v #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

Here are some long curls I made. The hair cards were placed by hand with the help of Maya's nonlinear deformers. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/5v66B8 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

I’m almost through sharing my work on realtime hair, so here’s one of the last ones: a combover hairstyle. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/vDLG23 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

Another hairstyle I made a while ago: Dutch braids. The hair cards were placed by hand. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/xDaaAO #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

Another groom study: short dreads with a fade. I placed the hair cards using a combination of XGen and manual placement. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/39y232 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

Sharing a blowout hairstyle I’ve been working. The hair cards were placed using a combination of GS CurveTools and manual placement. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/aoAAg0 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation #gscurvetools

Here's a shorter version of the previous afro hairstyle. I placed all the hair cards by hand. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/QX1QRl #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

Adding an afro groom to my hairstyle lineup. The hair cards were placed by hand. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/yDgNkx #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

Sharing another hairstyle, this time a short high-fade buzz cut. The hair cards were placed using a combination of XGen and manual placement. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/6NWOJ5 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

Here’s another hairstyle I created a while back. The hair cards were placed using a combination of Maya's nHair and manual placement. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/39KRG2 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

A bun hairstyle I created using the base from my previous ponytail model, where I removed the ponytail and added a bun in its place. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/ZaAVNx #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

Another hairstyle I've done this year, a ponytail. The hair cards were placed using a combination of GS CurveTools and manual placement. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/rJa455 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation #gscurvetools

Posting a cornrow groom I finished earlier. The hair cards were placed by hand. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/w0lXZg #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

Here’s a curly hairstyle I created for an upcoming tutorial I'm working on. The hair cards were placed using a combination of XGen and manual placement. 🔗 artstation.com/artwork/obaJQ4 #realtime #realtimehair #haircards #gamedev #artstation

First post on Bluesky! 👋