We got a chance to catch up with Jennifer Castro, a super talented student from Game Arts Academy who recently brought to life the spectacular environment, "Charming Gateway to the Potion Bazaar". She's going to give us the lowdown on everything from how she got inspired to start this...

Ever wondered what you need in your portfolio to snag a job at a video game studio as an environment artist?

Are you in the dark about what you should include in your portfolio? 

Here's some surprising news - you need less than you think, and landing that job might be closer than you...

When I first started on my journey as a junior 3D environment artist, I was captivated by the excitement of creating cool-looking worlds and props for the games I was working on. It was an exciting experience, I was young and fresh out of school and I enjoyed immersing myself in the...

 Learning how to create 3D environment art can feel like you're going on a long long trip with no end in sight. Sometimes you want to ask "Are we there yet?" 

But here's the thing: just like any journey, it takes one step at a time. And trust me, each step is totally worth...

Did you know getting a job as a 3D artist in a film or game studio is all about who you know, even more so than your experience or portfolio?

When I think back to my 15-year career as a 3D artist, I recall that almost all my jobs were the result of someone I knew getting me the job.

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Teaching came to me by chance, not by choice. I had never planned to be a teacher. It’s one of those things that destiny springs on you and changes the course of your future forever.

Before the call to this “adventure”, I guess you could say I was an ordinary game developer. I...