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California-based concept art + visdev for world building and IP development #weststudionews

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West Studio
8 months
Allow us to reintroduce ourselves… 🗣️🎙️ Hi friends, especially those we met at #LightboxExpo last weekend! We’re WEST STUDIO - a California-based concept art and visdev studio focused on world building and IP development. Here’s a taste of the work we do. #conceptart #visdev
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We've just added a slew of new work to our website from our collaboration with Riot Games on VALORANT! Volume 4 includes new player cards like these, as well as props and other design work from the the past few years.
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The holidays are over but we have one last gift: a boatload of newly uploaded splash art from #LeagueOfLegends . A whopping 178 splash illustrations are now available to view on the site. See them all: Which splash is your fave? Here are a few of ours ❤️
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Really enjoying @arcaneshow ! We played a small part in promoting #Arcane with this new key visual for @wildrift , featuring the sisters and series protagonists Jinx and Vi. #RiotXArcane
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✨ARTIST SHOWCASE // MORE ON BOELL✨ @boelloyino couldn't ignore his passion for art: "My parents [told me] to study economics at university. But... I couldn’t stand more than a month..." MORE: 📸 #BlackArtistsMatter #artshare
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COMING SOON: new project work from our collaboration with Riot Games on Valorant is on the way! We're currently working on a mega-sized website update that will include a fresh round of map concepts, player card illustrations, and more. #valorant #ValorantArt
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#DYK that the name "Nammo" alludes to the Wonhwa warrior of myth described as careless, yet lucky? You might recognize these attributes in Kevin Hong's ( @Taijuey ) heroine w/ the same name. Head to the GAS site for the complete story:
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT Part of the Ignition: Act 2 Battlepass, the "Epoch Event" card is pretty bomb. Is this the explosion that created Ascent? MORE: #Valorant #ValorantArt #illustration #digitalart #RiotGames #gameart #visdev #visualdevelopment
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West Studio is proud to present selected works from our collab with @riotgames on  #VALORANT . One of our most prominent works is this key art of #Brimstone and #Sage . See alt versions below + more from the project: #keyart #gameart #RiotGames
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Spiff up your kit: you may recognize this eclectic mix of environments from a number of VALORANT's cosmetic Collections. Which theme are you vibing with the most? Tap the link to explore more of our recently released work on VALORANT:
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Starting 2020 off strong with a new batch of splashes from #LeagueofLegends . Mecha Kingdom Leona, Sugar Rush Ziggs, Evelynn, and Braum + more have been added to the site: #illustration #digitalart #ArtofLegends #Leona #Evelynn #Braum #Ziggs #splashart
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Much like that kitten platoon, this cat girl brings a bit of mischief 🐾😸 •HEY! by Jennifer Park ( @theo_hisser ) for the Sep 2021 Guest Artist Series See the full process: #characterart #characterdesign #artprocess #processvideo #catgirl #visdev
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Here's a new view for #ThrowbackThursday : an early ideation of Bind from the pre-launch days of #Valorant when map designs were still in blue-sky exploration. Bind changed greatly from this initial design, but we love this early version just the same. 🧡 #conceptart #gamedev
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It’s birthday season for VALORANT and we’re celebrating w/ a look at some newly released map concepts. 🎉🎉 Recognize any of these hotspots on Icebox? More new looks at Icebox + Breeze: #conceptart #valorant #gameart #environmentart #ValorantArt
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Our creative family has grown again: please welcome West Studio's newest Art Director, Mingchen Shen! Get to know him better and check out more of his work in our latest newsletter: ] #WestStudioNews #conceptart
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#SplashArt for Majestic Empress Morgana, done in collaboration with @RiotGames . Riot AD: @jessihasbeans Final Polish: @LeagueofLegends Splash Team See more on the site: #LeagueofLegends #illustration #Morgana #ArtofLegends #RiotGames #ImmortalJourney
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#LeagueOfLegends Splash Art Showcase // (cont’d) We’re going behind the scenes on some of our fave splashes - learn more about the process behind DARK STAR MORDEKAISER: #ArtofLegends #characterart #illustration #artshare
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What a rockstar. 🎸🤘🏼
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Concept Art World
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Warrior Sisters by Concept Artist and @WestStudioNews Art Director Mingchen Shen! >> #conceptart
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Special thx to @ZeronisART for December's #GuestArtistSeries piece, Ventriss: #digitalpainting #illustration
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Check out that view. 🏞 ▪️Sketch to final concept of Breeze’s Wolf Mansion for VALORANT, 2021 Hit our VALORANT v3 showcase for a look at more concepts from Breeze: #conceptart #valorant #visdev #sketches #environmentdesign #environmentart #ValorantArt
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PROCESS: watch our AD Mingchen Shen work his magic as he creates the splash art for Ice King Twitch! #LeagueofLegends #Illustration #Character
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT Next stop on the #Valorant world tour lands us off the #Moroccan coast for #Bind . Fun fact: real-life vacation photos were among the references we used. MORE: #ValorantArt #riotgames #conceptart #visualdevelopment #morocco
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Aug's #GuestArtistSeries re-imagines death as rebirth in The Afterlife by @JaniceChu_89 :
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Choose your A Site 🔘 The #VALORANT maps team does constant iteration to design optimal battle zones for Agents to operate in. Which version of this Icebox A Site area do you dig the most? Hit the project link for even more views: #conceptart #visdev
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT How about some black and white city views of #Tokyo to kick off your week? Next up on the #Valorant tour are WIP views of #Split . MORE: #ValorantArt #RiotGames #conceptart #WIP #gameart #lineart #leveldesign #visdev #2D
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✨ARTIST SHOWCASE // MEET TALIA✨ @saphiraas on her strong female subjects: "My work often depicts women who...aren’t afraid of taking up space." MORE: 📸 #BlackArtistsMatter #characterart #illustrationart #ArtShare #PortfolioDay
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Tons of love/thought go into every #LeagueOfLegends splash. In honor of our recent updates, Art Director Mingchen Shen gives us a peek behind the process of creating some of his favorite works so far. More on MARAUDER XIN ZHAO: #ArtofLegends #digitalart
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✨ARTIST SHOWCASE // MEET SCOTT✨ @scottzenteno on their art: "Balacing specificity without saturating an image with superfluousness defines what I look for when creating my work." 📸 MORE: #BlackArtistsMatter #artshare
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT Color + lighting were leveraged strategically to create visual interest while minimizing distraction in gameplay spaces. MORE: #Valorant #RiotGames #conceptart #environmentdesign #colors #lighting #visualdevelopment
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT Venice in the sky - wondrous, calamitous and strangely on-brand for 2020. 👀 See more of #Valorant 's #Ascent from #WIP to completion, then head to the project page for more: #RiotGames #conceptart #visualdevelopment #lineart
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PHENOMENAL COSMIC POWER 🪐 •Devour by Reginald Sinkfield ( @inkouherant ) for the August 2022 Guest Artist Series Hit the archive for the full process + more art inspo: #illustration #fanart #artoflegends #digitalart #creatureart #kayle #leagueoflegends
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🚨 NEW SPLASH ALERT 🚨 Gorgeous new art for High Noon Ashe, Hecarim and Darius has been added to the site! Saddle up for a closer look: #LeagueofLegends #LoL #RiotGames #GameArt #illustration #ArtofLegends #Ashe #Hecarim #Darius #League10 #splashart
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🗣 Calling all stylized artists and illustrators attending Lightbox 2022 🗣 Visit West Studio @ Booth 1204 at select times for a meet+greet w/ Logan Preshaw, an art director and illustrator with a passion for stylization and worldbuilding through characters and environments.
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // CRUCIBLE . . . Another Hunter character we enjoyed exploring was Shakirri, the highly skilled elite guard whose agility, grace and poise shine through - even in these early sketches. MORE: #characterdesign #sketches #characterart
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Kicking off our new, ongoing Emerging Artists series with Kofi Ofosu, a character designer and visual development artist for games and animation. MORE: 📸 🐦 @bRakustar01 🎨 #characterdesign #characterart
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This week in history: Twisted Metal (2012) is released for the PlayStation 3. We salute the madcap car combat game today with a throwback to these vehicle design concepts that were created in close collaboration with game designer, @davidscottjaffe #twistedmetal #ps3
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✨ARTIST SHOWCASE // MORE ON YUSRA✨ @yuzudraws on representation in #animation : "Hire and amplify more black voices to ensure that the diversity of our world is reflected in animation projects of all scales." 📸 #BlackArtistsMatter #PortfolioDay
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HELP FOR UKRAINE // CHARITY RESOURCES 🧵 West Studio proudly stands in support of the brave people of Ukraine, along with all others who champion freedom and democracy around the globe. Consider donating to one these organizations who are doing important work on the ground:
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // #VALORANT Back in Morocco for a last look at our #environmentdesign work on Bind. We'd stop to admire the spices and ornate tea sets more, but that spike ain't gonna plant itself. MORE: #ValorantArt #RiotGames #conceptart #visdev
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New Guest Artist Series for June is live! Watch @Kudaman_89 push a shape exploration to the limit in this #dota2 fan art piece of Lion: #fanart #Dota #Lion #digitalart #illustration #conceptart #artexploration #creaturedesign #characterdesign
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We're super excited to be speaking at @xdsummit 's #XDS21Adapt next month. We'll be hosting a panel discussion with @RiotGames about our visual development partnership on VALORANT. Check out the full line-up:
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This The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild fanart piece by LA concept artist Walking Jay Art caught our eye. Link’s home redesign was created by analyzing and incorporating the look and style of the houses in Hateno village. What do you think?
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Tyler West is known more as our CEO these days, but don't sleep on his skills. Guy. Can. PAINT. Tyler will also be on the ground for portfolio reviews @LightBoxExpo next week. Schedules go live soon. Don't miss out! #LBX2019 #LightboxExpo #conceptart #conceptartists
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Mingchen Shen will be available Fri-Sun at our booth at #lightboxexpo for several Meet + Greet sessions to talk about art, answer questions about the industry, provide valuable feedback on artwork you'd like to share - whatever comes to mind. See his schedule for available times.
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✨ARTIST SHOWCASE // MORE ON SCOTT ✨ @scottzenteno on a lack of BIPOCs in leadership roles: "That greatly limits the points of view that dictate the direction of the entertainment industry." MORE: 📸 #BlackArtistsMatter #artshare
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Brace for impact: our 2021 portfolio has landed💥💥 Feat. projects like Valorant, Crucible, and League of Legends, it’s an emphatic testament to our team + visionary collaborators. See what we’ve been up to: #portfolio #visdev #conceptart #artshare
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Celebrating our 15th anniversary with a trip through the archives! Here are a few of our most-loved concepts: 🧵
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Claiming new worlds isn't easy, but it can be efficient. We're highlighting 5 steps we take to go from concept to reality. Step 4 // World Building #WorldBuilding expands on narratives set up in earlier concepts by populating the rest of the fictional world.
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT The @PlayVALORANT team's wild ideas for Player Cards took us on an artistic journey through retrofuturism, high fantasy, and even stylized graphic + polygonal art, to name a few. MORE: #Valorant #ValorantArt #Illustration
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Don't be sad. It's almost Friday! 🤖 #SplashArt for #HextechAmumu , done in collaboration with @RiotGames . Riot AD: @Jessihasbeans Final Polish: @LeagueofLegends Splash Team See more: #LeagueOfLegends #illustration #Amumu #ArtofLegends #ChampionSkins
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Work in progress… 🪚 Excited to announce that West Studio will be back as exhibitors for @LightBoxExpo 2023! Plans are in progress now, but expect the return of portfolio reviews and swag giveaways. Watch this space for updates. See you in October! 👋 #lightboxexpo #lbx2023
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✨ARTIST SHOWCASE // MORE ON AARON✨ @spurgeonart hopes more African-American stories are explored: "I would like to see studios be brave, take chances and keep true to these stories..." MORE: 📸 #BlackArtistsMatter #artshare
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“I hear a lot of people say, ‘Why does it matter?’ Because it means a lot, you know? You want to see yourself. I’ve seen so many kids faces just light up when they see dolls and characters that look like them. It means something." Spot on @_InvaderSkooge . #RepresentationMatters
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Black hair in video games has always been bad. Players looking for anything that isn’t cornrows, dreads, or an afro are typically out of luck unless they want to go with a racially ambiguous buzz cut or bald head.
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✨ARTIST SHOWCASE // MORE ON KALEN ✨ @k04sk on pushing for diverse projects: "In general, I think those stories get overlooked because studios feel like it's not marketable." MORE: 📸 #BlackArtistsMatter #ArtShare #PortfolioDay
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Roll out 🛞🛞 •Military Dune Buggy by Steve Zhi ( @SteveZhi ) for the September 2022 Guest Artist Series Hit the GAS vault for the full process, along with more art inspiration: #conceptart #blender3d #Photoshop #vehicledesign #hardsurface #visdev
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•League of Legends (2022) •World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth (2016) •Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) •League of Legends (2022)
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We are so thrilled to be back at @LightBoxExpo IN PERSON for 2022. Come through for portfolio reviews, swag, or just to say hello. Details to come so keep an eye out for future updates. Pasadena Convention Center. October 14-16, 2022. Wave if we’ll see you there! 👋🏼
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT The furious action, unquestionable style, and modern flair of #VALORANT all comes together in this shot to give viewers a taste of what's in store. Only thing left to do? Join the fight. MORE: #ValorantArt #keyart #2Dart
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Claiming new worlds isn't easy, but it can be efficient. We're highlighting 5 steps we take to go from concept to reality. Step 5 // Post-Production Post-Production artwork supports post-launch efforts of a project through assets that sell the vision to a broader audience.
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It’s hard not to be enamored by the creations of @WestStudioNews ' very own Mingchen Shen. It's why we're not surprised to find him atop the 2020 leaderboard of Most Popular Posts on @ArtStationHQ . Congrats! Ming's full portfolio: #CharacterArtist #VisDev
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Congrats to @SonySantaMonica for their incredible work on #GodofWar ! We're floored by these incredible concepts. Check out a few below and stay tuned later in the week for more reveals from this modern classic. #ConceptArt #gameart #ArtBlast #GoW #Playstation
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Santa Monica Studio – God of War Ragnarök
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For the last day of our @ArtStationHQ #GodofWar #ArtBlast , take a look at our team's gorgeous concept art @ Thank you for joining us on our art journey this week!
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // #VALORANT Back where it started at the city in the sky for a final run thru #Ascent . This time, we're focused on investigating the more confined areas. MORE: #ValorantArt #conceptart #environmentdesign #visdev #gameart #conceptdesign
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT With FPS games, creating visual contrast is key. #VALORANT makes this practical concept work double-time by weaving narrative threads into each map’s designs. MORE: #ValorantArt #RiotGames #conceptart #mapdesign #gameart
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Here’s a closer look @kristmiha ’s winning #IntothePixel entry. Congrats again! Got lots of love on the subtle storytelling in this piece. Did you spot the family of birds? 🐦🐦🐦 See the rest: #gameart #conceptart #E32019 #artistsontwitter #digitalart
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // CRUCIBLE More from our early concept design work on Sazan. This "final" version is quite a departure from the in-game one, but was an important milestone nonetheless. MORE: #conceptart #characterdesign #propdesign #visualdevelopment
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Hey stylized artists/illustrators headed to @lightboxexpo 🗣️🎙️ Swing by BOOTH 1304 for a portfolio review with AD and illustrator @wickedinsignia , a character and environment specialist focused on stylization and worldbuilding. See our pinned post for sign up info.
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West Studio is celebrating a whopping 15 YEARS in business 🎉 Celebrate with us with a trip through our archives (coming soon): To past, present, and future successes. Happy 15th anniversary, West Studio!
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GAS hits early for November! Watch @scottzenteno recreate the Ride Armor in #3D for his Guest Artist Series entry, Mega Man X Redesign: #GuestArtistSeries #conceptart #digitalart #processvid #timelapse #Blender #MegaMan #MegaManX #armor
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We are so proud to share our contributions to @SonySantaMonica 's latest epic, #GodofWar . It was an honor to have been a small part of this modern gaming masterpiece. Check out more of our project work on the site: #gameart #conceptart #GodofWar #GoW
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“A Valkyrie in the flesh. I can’t think of a more formidable opponent.” - Mimir See more of our early Valkyrie helmet concepts: #GodofWar #GoW #conceptdesign #gameart #conceptart
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In a world where eternal darkness reigns, there are only two choices: continue life with a monstrous visage or ask for complete disintegration. •Memories of Green by Ahmed Hany for the June 2022 Guest Artist Series For the full process video go to
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Join us @LightBoxExpo 9/6-9/8! We'll be at TABLE 928 meeting artists, holding portfolio reviews and hanging with fellow creators. Keep an eye on our social feeds for more details. See you there! #convention #expo #LightboxExpo #LBX2019 #conceptart #digitalart
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Sending a shout out to vehicle concept designer, Daniel Simon, for his work on Top Gun: Maverick's Darkstar jet concept, which he designed alongside Lockheed Martin's advanced development branch Skunk Works®. See more at #TopGunMaverick #conceptart
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A beautiful piece by Andrew Mar http://t.co/ndgJYgt7wm
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Whether you’re staying in with scary stories, holding a Zoom bash of doom, or throwing a distanced, masked-up Monster Mash, we hope you get your scares in safely. Happy Halloween! #halloweenart #happyhalloween #halloweenartwork #halloween #halloween2020 #trickortreat
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT More looks at #Haven on deck. Believe it or not, it took quite a bit of conversation to get that ash-covered look *just* right. MORE: #Valorant #ValorantArt #RiotGames #conceptart #mapdesign #environmentdesign #gameart
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Ready, go🚦 Sorry for the delay y’all, but the time is here: advance sign-ups for portfolio review appointments @LightBoxExpo 2023 are LIVE! Reserve your spot: Same-day appointments will also be available - see our pinned post for info.
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PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT VALORANT’s Player Cards do the talking for you. Earned primarily through further game progress, these artful & stylish illustrations let players flex their style while occasionally hinting at deeper narratives. MORE:
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Congrats go out to our Art Director David Knapp who will soon be featured alongside 50 fellow concept art heavyweights in @DStudioPress ’ upcoming collection of vehicle concepts exploring #spacetravel ! #Traverse
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West Studio
8 months
PORTFOLIO REVIEW PREP TIP #4 💼 TIP #4 - KEEP IT TIGHT Presentation matters. Keep a consistent design brand across your portfolio, resume, cover letter, etc. and ensure your work is well-organized, easy to access/navigate, and loads quickly. #portfolioreview #lightboxexpo
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West Studio
8 months
PORTFOLIO REVIEW PREP TIP #1 💼 SET YOUR SIGHTS Before you do ANYTHING, set your intention. Indicate CLEARLY what job you’re looking for and write down what you want your portfolio to communicate about you and your artwork.
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West Studio
5 years
We're headed to DICE Summit to talk all things concept art, worldbuilding and IP development. Thinking about vis dev too? Let's talk! Reply and we'll reach out schedule a chat. See you in Vegas! #DICE19 #DICE #gamedev #conceptart
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West Studio
4 years
PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT Precision was a key guiding philosophy, even on some of our first maps concepts done for Ascent. READ MORE: #Valorant #lineart #conceptart #visdev #maps #mapdesign #linedrawing #linework #visualdevelopment #environmentdesign
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West Studio
3 years
Even when you love what you do, burnout is real and you shouldn’t ignore the signs. Feeling overwhelmed? Try @CreativeBloq ’s 6 tips for avoiding creative burnout:
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West Studio
8 months
🗣 Are YOU a character artist attending @LightBoxExpo 2023? 🗣 Bring your best by BOOTH 1304 for a portfolio review with Mingchen Shen, an AD and character illustrator focused on storytelling. Advance and same-day slots are available - see our pinned post for more info.
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West Studio
3 years
Never thought the day would come, but a longtime ally has gone to the great blue yonder. Some say Mingchen was the reason for little Wacom’s death. But either way, the many paintings that were created will stand as great memorials. RIP @wacom Intuos 2018-2021
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West Studio
3 years
Sunny days ahead ☀️ Escape to the shoreline with @pablonotpicasso and his piece for the Guest Artist Series, The Drowned City: Find more inspiration in our GAS archive: #visdev #digitalart #illustrationoftheday #artistsontwitter
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West Studio
4 years
PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT A look at our industrial hardware prop design with a more streamlined/modern look that you’ll find littered across the Kingdom areas. MORE: #ValorantArt #ConceptArt
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West Studio
2 years
Worldbuilding pro tip: 💡 Think about your world beyond the surface of what we see. Understand its inner workings to convey more meaningful stories. (These tips are written for fiction writers but will help concept artists too!)
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West Studio
4 years
PROJECT SHOWCASE // CRUCIBLE West Studio’s most recent work on Crucible was the main launch campaign key art. Loved all these versions ❤️ More from Crucible: #gameart #keyart #marketingart #characterart #characters #scifi
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West Studio
3 years
#GuestArtistSeries Spotlight: Disintegration by @_aminfara_ explores the common themes along the journey of the protagonist in 10, Fara's graphic novel about a young hero. View more from our GAS gallery: #GAS #Art #ConceptArt
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West Studio
3 years
PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT When it comes to weapon skins, one size does not fit all. Crafting stylistically versatile & unique weapon skins required a wide variety of individual perspectives, artistic styles, & design approaches. MORE:
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West Studio
2 years
Heard you liked #StarWars spaceships… 🚀 ▪️Ship concepts created by Tyler West for the @ILMVFX x @ArtStationHQ Challenge: • Jabba’s Land Yacht • Danji faction Heavy Transport • Bossk Bounty Hunter’s Ship • Danji Fighter #spaceship #vehicledesign #conceptart #StarWarsDay
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West Studio
4 years
PROJECT SHOWCASE // VALORANT A look at Haven, next in our tour of map concepts for #VALORANT . Haven is festive in parts, w/ prayer flags and other accents supplying pops of color throughout. MORE: #ValorantArt #conceptart #visdev #environmentart
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West Studio
2 years
We stumbled upon some ancient ruins on an alien planet!🛸 Castaway by Kenn Yapp for the December 2021 Guest Artist Series. Watch the full process + be inspired or discover a new technique in our Guest Artist Series gallery-
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West Studio
6 years
Happy First Day of Summer! Tis the season for bikinis, bikes and babes. 🎨 Cafe Racer by Tyler West: #illustration #digitalart #caferacer #SummerVibes
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