For the 2nd year in a row, Vizlab Studios is hosting CAVE Conference – a celebration of Concept Art and Visual Exploration for the entertainment industry. Participate in 2 amazing days in the company of likeminded artists and visual creatives to share knowledge, experiences, and inspire each other!  Once again, you have the chance to join CAVE Conference in Viborg for a packed 2 days filled with inspiring talks and demos from some of the best concept artists and art directors in the entertainment industry. Understand their thought processes, creative approach, techniques, and use of tools ..read more

Take your artwork to far-off galaxies and alternative universes! We have compiled a list of five ArtStation Learning courses and series to help you push the boundaries of your creativity and create captivating science fiction art.  Creating a Sci-Fi Concept in Procreate by Rafael Sarmento Illustrator and Character Designer Rafael Sarmento discusses his process and workflow review for creating original sci-fi artwork, reimagining Moby Dick. Watch as Rafael creates a captivating piece of art by painting, sketching, ideating, composing, designing the background, and adding finishing touches ..read more

KitBash3D’s Mission to Minerva has come to its grand finale, with an overwhelming response from the creative community. The challenge brought together more than 32,000 artists from 174 countries, who showcased their talent and pushed the boundaries of what is possible with a unifying mission: Build a Galaxy!  To support the mission, KitBash3D provided a free Mission to Minerva Kit, free basic training tutorials in Unreal and Blender with it’s 3D assets, prizes from Wacom, Nvidia, ArtStation, The Gnomon Workshop, CG Spectrum, and of course, KitBash3D. Download the Free Minerva Kit Works we ..read more

1st place Dragon’s Rise: The Forgotten Realms – Prop Design: Valeria Ivanova Artists entering the Prop Design category of the Dragon’s Rise ArtStation Challenge were tasked with creating tools, weapons, or structures that told the story of the “Forgotten Realms”. For this interview we spoke with the top three Prop Design category winners Valeria Ivanova, Jenny Brozek, and Lara D’Adda about how they created props that each tell their own story about this fantasy environment. See all Prop Design Submissions 2nd place Dragon’s Rise: The Forgotten Realms – Prop Design: Jenny Brozek Why Did You Dec ..read more

Inspiring Reads For Your Character Art Projects Every day talented artists are connecting with other community members through their posts on ArtStation Blogs. We’ve gathered a few such posts where artists are offering a sneak peek into their unique character design workflows. Browse all Blogs Posts The Process of Creating Dwarf Demonologists by Sergey Davydenko Sergey Davydenko, Lead Concept Artist at iLogos Game Studio, reviews his process for creating a “dwarf demonologist” fantasy character. When you read a book, you can draw scenes in your head, creating a world and characters based on d ..read more

Sam Williams for The Batman, Warner Bros. Pictures Film & TV Week is returning to ArtStation! Join us from June 13 to 17 for this weeklong celebration highlighting the artists working on some of your favourite film and television projects. We’ll be rounding up top educational resources, job opportunities, and other exciting community content. New this year, you’ll also be able to ask top industry talent your questions during live Q&As on ArtStation Blogs! The Film & TV Channel will be featured during the week, so make sure you’ve uploaded and tagged your portfolio work beforeh ..read more

Artwork by Anngelica Parent Art School Search Tips From Industry Pros Art school is a big investment of your time, money, and energy, so it’s only natural you’ll have questions before applying. For this interview, we asked three professional artists—Brandon Lyon, Anngelica Parent, and Tyler Bolyard—about their art school experiences. Discover their advice for choosing a learning program that’s right for you! Meet the Artists: Anngelica Parent is a Senior Level Lighting Artist at Naughty Dog. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Animation Technology (BSAT) from University of Ark ..read more

ArtStation Blogs is a place where artists can share all of their latest updates with their audience. This roundup shares 5 community-created posts that are all about character art and design. Browse all Blogs Posts Ystra the Astral Witch: A Self Analysis and Breakdown by Kellie Lautier Kellie shares an in-depth breakdown for her 3D animated character that’s based on 2D character art by Alexis Pflaum. This post is a great resource for anyone looking to learn more about character creation workflows. I wanted to do a sort of self analysis/breakdown of my process and reasoning of my Ystra – Astra ..read more

We are excited to share that an incredible new series has joined the ArtStation Learning video library: Secrets to Successful Concept Art by the Mighty Canvas team. Over the series, artists Kev Chu, Min Guen, Greg Danton, and Bill Zhang dive into the habits and workflows of successful concept designers. You’ll learn about the critical thinking processes that professional concept artists use, and discover how to efficiently make production-quality work. If you’re a prospective or new concept artist, this series will also help you learn how different concept artists work together to make a unif ..read more

As one of the world’s largest in-house team of specialist digital artists, Atomhawk works with the world’s greatest game developers.  Atomhawk believes that real talent is worth nurturing; alongside structured career development and training pathways for all staff, they prioritize a positive work-life balance while focused on making great artwork, providing a collaborative environment, always learning, and celebrating the journey along the way. Their team has the freedom to chase freelance pursuits outside of work, and there is an in-house training and development program to help artists ..read more