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3D Artist Studio with some big plans in motion! #EnvironmentArt. Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/sierradivision Academy: https://academy.sierradivision.com/ Store: https://sierradivision.gumroad.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/TMXYAmbYVv

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Jan 15

First Post!

We are a 3D Art Outsourcing Studio working primarily in Games & Animation. We look forward to connecting with the 3D Artist community here on Bluesky, and sharing our work with you all.

Check out some of our projects, and discover more on ArtStation.

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Oct 1

Ash did an incredible job in her course with @beddows.bsky.social ! Check out more of Ash's work below.

ash @ashstaff-cg.bsky.social · Sep 26

Finished up my latest project with @sierradivision.bsky.social and Alex Beddows. Check it out here ;)
www.artstation.com/artwork/YGn5YV

Simon Stalenhag | Mentorship Environment, Ash Stafford

Excited to share my latest project from my mentorship with Alex Beddows at Sierra Division Academy, based on a concept by Simon Stålenhag from The Electric State. This project pushed me out of my comf...

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Oct 1

We are thrilled that Jack Burrows is joining Sierra Division Academy as mentor, offering a personalized 1-1 LEVEL DESIGN MENTORSHIP.

▶️ Jack is available to mentor as of TODAY. Get all the details on our website: academy.sierradivision.com/enroll/26/le...

#gamedesign #indiedev #leveldesign

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Oct 1

Beautiful work Ash!

Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Sep 18

We had an absolute blast wit #NaughtyDog 's Sarah Swenson. Sarah took the time to answer questions ranging from managing pressure to what to include in a junior demo reel, all while doing a live #ZBrush demo.

The recording is now available. Check it out!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qCI...

#gamedev

SARAH SWENSON: Naughty Dog Environment Artist Debunks Game Art Myths While Sculpting

YouTube video by Sierra Division

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join the challenge: www.sierradivision.com/discord

Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Sep 8

From now until Nov. 6, step into the Wilds and join the latest Sierra Division Challenge!

Your mission is to create the most ORIGINAL and STUNNING environment no one has seen before, using ONLY a limited number of assets.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3QR...

The Adventure Begins! Encounter In the Wilds 3D Environment Challenge (TRAILER)

YouTube video by Sierra Division

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Aug 26

Last stretch!! Let's gooo!

Giles Mullen @gilesmullen.bsky.social · Aug 26

Final week @sierradivision.bsky.social
academy for the summer term! Refining a lot! 😅 #3dart #Marmoset #Painter

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Aug 14

How to attend Sarah's event:

1) Join our Discord sierradivision.com/discord
2) Go to Events
3) Mark yourself as Interested on Sarah's event to get notified when the event starts.

See you there!

Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Aug 14

Learn sculpting tips and tricks with Sarah Swenson, Sr. Environment Artist at Naughty Dog, in our next live event - happening Thursday, August 21st on our Discord.

#gamedev #environmentartists #Zbrush

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Aug 13

Sold us with nice environments :D

Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Aug 13

When we do all-hands team meetings, many still prefer having cameras off. Can't imagine VR meetings happening anytime soon.

Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Aug 13

Nice. Adding the show to our list of shows to watch.

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Aug 12

On X an environment blockout from one of our students got marked as adult content. Their moderation tools are working sooo great!

Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Aug 12

Pro tip: If you want useful feedback on your portfolio, you need to know HOW to ask.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTC9...

#gameartists #gamedev

The best way to ask for feedback on your art

YouTube video by Sierra Division

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Aug 11

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Aug 11

Great pics Giles! Looks like a nice weekend getaway :)

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Aug 6

Loving the variety in these blockouts from students in
@beddows.bsky.social ’s Crafting Environments: Career Kickstarter! Very excited to see how they progress over the next few weeks.

Alex will be teaching this course again in October. Don't forget to save your spot!

#environmentart #gamedev

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Aug 4

📢Our Intro to Blueprints in UE5 workshop with Senior Tech Artist Victoria Lyons is now available to watch on YouTube! youtube.com/watch?v=zgIx...
Download the free obstacle course project files (link in YT description) and have Unreal Engine version 5.6 installed.

#gamedev #indiedev #techart

Learn to Build an Obstacle Course Game in Unreal Engine 5 | Intro to Blueprints with Victoria Lyons

YouTube video by Sierra Division

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Jul 17

In environment art you need to be smart and economical about how long to spend on each asset.
www.youtube.com/shorts/CPKLS...

#gamedev #indiedev

Academy mentor Jonjo Hemmens shares advice on creating Game Assets #gamemodeling

YouTube video by Sierra Division

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Jul 16

And if anyone needs, we could offer a shorter length mentorship upon request.

Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Jul 16

VICTORIA CAN HELP WITH:

General Unreal Engine Interactive Development

Blueprints & C++

Materials & Shaders

Tools & Utilities

3D Mathematics and Linear Algebra

CPU & GPU Optimization

Art Feedback

Lighting

PCG

Sequencer & Cinematics

UI (UMG & Slate)

Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Jul 16

Exciting news! Our Tech Art mentor Victoria Lyons currently has a few spots open for her 1-1 project based tech art mentorship! academy.sierradivision.com/course/view....

#indiedev #gamedev #techart

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Jul 9

We love creating realistic textures, and we often see junior artists making these common mistakes. Here are some great tips by Niels Couvreur, instructor at Sierra Division Academy, to help you improve!

www.youtube.com/shorts/Fncz7...

#gamedev #indiedev #environmentart

Stop making these 5 common texturing mistakes #3dmodeling

YouTube video by Sierra Division

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Jun 26

Find out how to generate custom filters in #substancedesigner to create unique textures for your game assets in our latest tutorial!

youtu.be/ZMFJ35FHkVc?...

#gamedev

Generate Custom Filters in Substance Designer | Create Unique Textures for AAA Game Assets

YouTube video by Sierra Division

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Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Jun 12

It's today! See you soon

Sierra Division @sierradivision.bsky.social · Jun 4

Did you mean to say that?

In #gamedev, technical skills aren’t everything. Strong communication skills are just as important.
Join @beddows.bsky.social as we explore best practices for effective communication. Learn how to avoid misunderstandings, collaborate more smoothly, and create better games.