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Arsenii Kolesnikov

Arsenii Kolesnikov

@sentidn.bsky.social

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Senior Concept Artist&Designer Sci-fi; realism; historical; dark fantasy Environment and Hard-Surface https://taplink.cc/sen_tidn

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Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · Nov 29

👋 An introduction post.
🎨I am a freelance concept artist&designer and illustrator based in Russia. Available for work.
✏️I explore mostly sci-fi themes for games, movies and books.
🧾8 years exp in CG
🧾7 Years exp in Architecture
🤖Furthermore, I am currently working on my personal sci-fi game.

First concept art ideas of my personal game project.
This is a science fiction game with RPG and survival elements set on the exoplanet Eos-9. The main character, an astronaut named Alex, with a team of scientists arrives on the planet to study and prepare it as a potential colony for earthlings. However, as events unfold, Alex discovers traces of a lost civilization and encounters aggressive life forms, as well as quantum anomalies that distort reality and physics. The game combines exploration, survival, crafting and battles with elements of psychology and quantum mechanics.

Title: New Eden

The New Eden project is a series of concept art depicting a sci-fi city from an alternate reality, designed for an open-world sandbox game. The featured image shows one of the city's five main districts - the Port. As with any city, the Port serves as a gateway, reflecting its historical importance. To emphasise this importance, the project's design incorporates a cascading city structure, where each district is elevated above the previous one. Starting from a conditional 'zero level' at sea level, the layout progresses upwards through the historic centre, then the port and finally the cascading levels of the city. This vertical arrangement allows for both internal and port-specific gameplay opportunities.

Surrounding the perimeter are ship-lifting installations reminiscent of those seen at the beginning of Dishonored, though not directly inspired by them. These installations allow for the movement of standard ships in four directions, facilitated by the city's water intake system.

In terms of the political landscape, the New Eden project explores a cyberpunk-inspired setting in which corporations wield considerable power. However, as the project was never fully completed, certain narrative aspects remain unfinished.

Focusing on the image, the right-hand side shows orange-coloured buildings housing the unloading and ship control units. This section is divided into two levels, with the lower level dedicated to ship maintenance and the upper level handling air cargo. A prominent cylindrical structure serves as the command centre, overseeing the activities within the lower sector.

About the project:
The story of the Guardian and his faithful companion Dusk (Dusk/Nightfall) began a long time ago, when "Otherside" was just created. At first, Otherside was a beautiful and reverent world, it seemed that adversity had bypassed it, but as it developed, it soon became a target for those who sought to destroy the beauty and peace of this world.

As the enemies became stronger and more persistent, there was a need for a hero who would protect this world and its inhabitants. To meet this need, a special bionic Twilight hound was created. He was an advanced and powerful cybernetic being capable of protecting the world from the most powerful enemies.

Title: Historical interior concept art

About:
This image is a concept design for the location and tells us the story of an aristocrat engineer's workshop in the late 19th century. We can see the location in a cut and from top. This project included more than ten keyframes for a more detailed dive into the project

Location invites us into the heart of the workshop, where creativity thrives amidst a flurry of activity. In the foreground, a drawing board commands attention, standing as a testament to the engineer's dedication to his craft. Its surface, pristine and organized, offers a stark contrast to the chaos that surrounds it.

Upon the nearby table, a tapestry of sketches unfolds, each one a glimpse into the meticulous planning and innovation that defines this space. The clutter of drawings, though seemingly disordered, speaks volumes about the engineer's process, where ideas take shape and dreams are realized.

Amidst this symphony of creativity, one can almost hear the hum of inspiration that permeates the air. It is a scene that beckons the viewer to step closer, to immerse themselves in the world of invention and discovery that awaits within these walls.

In crafting this project, I endeavored to imbue it with a richness of detail, weaving a narrative that beckons one to explore its depths time and time again. For within these walls lies not just a workspace, but a realm where imagination and creation converge in a symphony of brilliance

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · 1d

Japan vibe
#sketch #ink #inktober #sketchbook #traditionaldrawing #arch #archsketch #inkart #illustration #traditionalart #artwork #oc

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · 2d

Evening ink
#sketch #ink #sketchbook #art #illustration

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · 9d

sometimes yes, sometimes no, depends what is cold for you

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · 10d

Yep

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · 10d

Yep, it's Saint-Petersburg, amazing historical cityscapes

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · 10d

architecture and watercolor
#watercolor #art #illustration #traditionaldrawing #landscape #painting #watercolorart #oc #sketch

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · 12d

I continue to work with watercolors. This time, I used a more familiar method with the ink pen. Next time I'll take pictures on my tablet. A4 format, 50% cotton

#watercolor #art #illustration #traditionaldrawing #landscape #painting #watercolorart #oc #sketch

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · 19d

Спасибо спасибо!

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · 20d

#art #watercolor #watercolour #illustration #traditional #sketch #landscape

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · 24d

some watercolor practice
#watercolor #watercolour #sketches #sketchbook #traditionaldrawing #art #illustration #architecture #arch #ink #practice #landscape #environment #atmosphere #artist

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · Sep 13

Mecha sketch from video
#mecha #scifi #gamedev #gameart #artist #artwork #illustration #conceptart #art #ink

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · Sep 13

Vibe of sketching
#mecha #sketching #scifi #conceptart #artist #art #gamedev

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · Sep 9

Some mecha sketches
#mecha #scifi #robot #conceptart #mechanical #ink #watercolor

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · Aug 12

Я ничего не понял из сказанного. Если вам тяжело на русском, используйте английский

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · Aug 10

In da process
#mecha #gamedev #conceptart #environment #illustration #landscape #keyframe

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · Aug 1

Finished Sci-Fi project
I will published all 10 pages of presentation later on my artstation.
Open for work!
#scifi #conceptart #conceptdesign #environment #level #gamedev #gameart #gamedesign #leveldesign #hardsurface #3d #2d #illustration #original #oc #props #mechanicaldesign #research

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · Jul 18

WIP Sci-fi interior concept design.
Progress. Go to ph
#scifi #conceptart #gamedev #cinematic #environment #scifiart #conceptdesign #illustration #halo #masseffect #art #oc #original #fyp #3d #2d

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · Jul 17

WIP scifi interior. Concept art and design
Stage 1. Research (last post)
Stage 2. 3D + sketches
Stage 3. Base 3d with materials
#conceptart #conceptdesign #environment #scifi #props #future #hardsurface

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · Jun 25

WIP. Sci-Fi Environment Concept Design
#environment #conceptart #scifi #conceptdesign #props #gamedev

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · Jun 10

New stuff
#conceptart #darkfantasy #environment #characterdesign #fantasyart #swamp #mythology #darkart

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · May 30

Everyday practice
#sketchbook #sketch #ink #drawing #mechanical

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · May 27

Some spaceship sketch
#vehicle #spaceship #scifi #conceptart #design #space

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · May 13

Calligraphy practice
#ink #sketches #calligraphy

Arsenii Kolesnikov @sentidn.bsky.social · May 3

Process. Spaceship concept art. Only brushpens #oc #original #conceptart #sketching #sketch #scifi #vehicle #art #ink #spaceship #conceptdesign