Jan Cruz
@jcru3d.bsky.social
Freelance 3D Environment Artist working in the games industry | She/Her | 🇵🇭 | Texas 🤘 | artstation.com/jcru3d
Coworking/🎨🎮 streamer: twitch.tv/jcru3d
📧: jcru3d@gmail.com
Coworking/🎨🎮 streamer: twitch.tv/jcru3d
📧: jcru3d@gmail.com
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Jan Cruz
@jcru3d.bsky.social
· Apr 8
Ello #PortfolioDay👋
I'm Jan (JCru3D), 3D Environment/Prop Artist for games/animation - I love telling stories w/ a combo of hand-painted/stylized-PBR worlds and I'm open to contract/full-time gigs, ready to get back into the swing of all things 3D ~
🎨 artstation.com/jcru3d
📧 jcru3d@gmail.com
I'm Jan (JCru3D), 3D Environment/Prop Artist for games/animation - I love telling stories w/ a combo of hand-painted/stylized-PBR worlds and I'm open to contract/full-time gigs, ready to get back into the swing of all things 3D ~
🎨 artstation.com/jcru3d
📧 jcru3d@gmail.com
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baltimore artists... i am going to be looking for a home for my 2y old cintiq 16 setup and would love to give it to a student or aspiring artist in the city for free! if you or anyone you know might be interested,"
lmk! i'll do a more detailed listing at some pt but just putting feelers out
lmk! i'll do a more detailed listing at some pt but just putting feelers out
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
baltimore artists... i am going to be looking for a home for my 2y old cintiq 16 setup and would love to give it to a student or aspiring artist in the city for free! if you or anyone you know might be interested,"
lmk! i'll do a more detailed listing at some pt but just putting feelers out
lmk! i'll do a more detailed listing at some pt but just putting feelers out
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Beyond the ethical and quality concerns, why would you want to cut voice actors out of your process? They’re the hot people with media training and a camera presence. You need a Laura Bailey or Neil Newbon out there to do panels or it’s just a bunch of sweaty devs in t shirts and blazers
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Beyond the ethical and quality concerns, why would you want to cut voice actors out of your process? They’re the hot people with media training and a camera presence. You need a Laura Bailey or Neil Newbon out there to do panels or it’s just a bunch of sweaty devs in t shirts and blazers
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Friendly tip for folks. My discord got hacked yesterday and my computer was acting funky ever since. Turns out it was malware installed through a blender file I bought as part of an asset pack on CG Trader. I didn’t know blender files were being used this way, but I figured I’d spread the word.
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Friendly tip for folks. My discord got hacked yesterday and my computer was acting funky ever since. Turns out it was malware installed through a blender file I bought as part of an asset pack on CG Trader. I didn’t know blender files were being used this way, but I figured I’d spread the word.
Stream Anniversary and more Dispatch tonighttt - live now ~
Side note my audio broke, of course it'd be today so we'll see if my frankensteined quick hacks worked 😅
twitch.tv/jcru3d
Side note my audio broke, of course it'd be today so we'll see if my frankensteined quick hacks worked 😅
twitch.tv/jcru3d
November 8, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Stream Anniversary and more Dispatch tonighttt - live now ~
Side note my audio broke, of course it'd be today so we'll see if my frankensteined quick hacks worked 😅
twitch.tv/jcru3d
Side note my audio broke, of course it'd be today so we'll see if my frankensteined quick hacks worked 😅
twitch.tv/jcru3d
Starting our first Cyberpunk 2077 playthrough - live now ~ twitch.tv/jcru3d
November 4, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Starting our first Cyberpunk 2077 playthrough - live now ~ twitch.tv/jcru3d
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More Elden Ring art deco style travel posters!
You can buy prints here: www.inprnt.com/gallery/ayla...
#EldenRing #ArtForSale
You can buy prints here: www.inprnt.com/gallery/ayla...
#EldenRing #ArtForSale
October 25, 2025 at 2:58 AM
More Elden Ring art deco style travel posters!
You can buy prints here: www.inprnt.com/gallery/ayla...
#EldenRing #ArtForSale
You can buy prints here: www.inprnt.com/gallery/ayla...
#EldenRing #ArtForSale
Anime cosplay (guess who?), Dispatch episodes 3 & 4 and other "scary" games tonight - live now & Happy Halloweennnn! 😁 ~ twitch.tv/jcru3d #cosplay
November 1, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Anime cosplay (guess who?), Dispatch episodes 3 & 4 and other "scary" games tonight - live now & Happy Halloweennnn! 😁 ~ twitch.tv/jcru3d #cosplay
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[DragonAge]
✨⚔ The Veilguard 🛡✨
✨⚔ The Veilguard 🛡✨
October 20, 2024 at 12:09 AM
[DragonAge]
✨⚔ The Veilguard 🛡✨
✨⚔ The Veilguard 🛡✨
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« I have been advisor to Orlais, Witch of the Wilds… Daughter of Flemeth… And once, long ago, an old friend. »
Our beloved Dragon Age witch. Happy Halloween! 🎃✨
#Morrigan #DragonAge #DragonAgeTheVeilguard
Our beloved Dragon Age witch. Happy Halloween! 🎃✨
#Morrigan #DragonAge #DragonAgeTheVeilguard
October 31, 2025 at 8:20 PM
« I have been advisor to Orlais, Witch of the Wilds… Daughter of Flemeth… And once, long ago, an old friend. »
Our beloved Dragon Age witch. Happy Halloween! 🎃✨
#Morrigan #DragonAge #DragonAgeTheVeilguard
Our beloved Dragon Age witch. Happy Halloween! 🎃✨
#Morrigan #DragonAge #DragonAgeTheVeilguard
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Turn off Gemini in Google!
It's been turned on by default.
Go to your Drive, click the gear icon, click settings, go to "manage apps" and uncheck that nasty "use by default" box.
www.zdnet.com/article/how-...
It's been turned on by default.
Go to your Drive, click the gear icon, click settings, go to "manage apps" and uncheck that nasty "use by default" box.
www.zdnet.com/article/how-...
How to turn off Gemini in your Gmail, Docs, Photos, and more - it's easy to opt out
It's a little hidden, but there is a way to remove Gemini from your favorite Google services.
www.zdnet.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Turn off Gemini in Google!
It's been turned on by default.
Go to your Drive, click the gear icon, click settings, go to "manage apps" and uncheck that nasty "use by default" box.
www.zdnet.com/article/how-...
It's been turned on by default.
Go to your Drive, click the gear icon, click settings, go to "manage apps" and uncheck that nasty "use by default" box.
www.zdnet.com/article/how-...
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Hey btw, ever get annoyed with zbrush's zmodeler auto-welding random parts of your mesh randomly?
Do these two things:
1- Tool->Geometry->Size->Ensure xyz size is larger than 1.0
2- Preferences->Geometry->ZModeler Welding Tolerance-> 1
Happy little meshes, happy little wires 🥰
Do these two things:
1- Tool->Geometry->Size->Ensure xyz size is larger than 1.0
2- Preferences->Geometry->ZModeler Welding Tolerance-> 1
Happy little meshes, happy little wires 🥰
October 29, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Hey btw, ever get annoyed with zbrush's zmodeler auto-welding random parts of your mesh randomly?
Do these two things:
1- Tool->Geometry->Size->Ensure xyz size is larger than 1.0
2- Preferences->Geometry->ZModeler Welding Tolerance-> 1
Happy little meshes, happy little wires 🥰
Do these two things:
1- Tool->Geometry->Size->Ensure xyz size is larger than 1.0
2- Preferences->Geometry->ZModeler Welding Tolerance-> 1
Happy little meshes, happy little wires 🥰
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I'm not sure If I ever shared this here as a gif - but its neat so take a look
October 29, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I'm not sure If I ever shared this here as a gif - but its neat so take a look
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They are also intentionally conflating machine-learning and generative AI slop to confuse and try to make GenAI seem necessary. Google Maps traffic stuff is machine learning, not GenAI, for example. Auto-correct is too. Don't let them make you lose the thread. GenAI slop is slop.
the nyt posts this stuff like avoiding AI for 48 hours is hard and meanwhile i have literally never once intentionally used an AI program for anything ever
October 28, 2025 at 6:44 PM
They are also intentionally conflating machine-learning and generative AI slop to confuse and try to make GenAI seem necessary. Google Maps traffic stuff is machine learning, not GenAI, for example. Auto-correct is too. Don't let them make you lose the thread. GenAI slop is slop.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Newbie freelancers, I have question for you!
Im putting together a doc with a buncha tools, thoughts + resources in regards to being a freelancer in video games.
What are your Qs? What did you wish people would talk about more? Im focusing a lot on financial realities.
RTs appreciated!
Im putting together a doc with a buncha tools, thoughts + resources in regards to being a freelancer in video games.
What are your Qs? What did you wish people would talk about more? Im focusing a lot on financial realities.
RTs appreciated!
October 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Newbie freelancers, I have question for you!
Im putting together a doc with a buncha tools, thoughts + resources in regards to being a freelancer in video games.
What are your Qs? What did you wish people would talk about more? Im focusing a lot on financial realities.
RTs appreciated!
Im putting together a doc with a buncha tools, thoughts + resources in regards to being a freelancer in video games.
What are your Qs? What did you wish people would talk about more? Im focusing a lot on financial realities.
RTs appreciated!
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Reposted by Jan Cruz
it's #portfolioday!
I'm Dan, I'm a concept artist/illustrator that often posts dailies, but I also do environments, character concepts, and commissions.
& I'm available for work, email or DM me if you're interested!
✉️ dan.liimatta@gmail.com
I'm Dan, I'm a concept artist/illustrator that often posts dailies, but I also do environments, character concepts, and commissions.
& I'm available for work, email or DM me if you're interested!
✉️ dan.liimatta@gmail.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
it's #portfolioday!
I'm Dan, I'm a concept artist/illustrator that often posts dailies, but I also do environments, character concepts, and commissions.
& I'm available for work, email or DM me if you're interested!
✉️ dan.liimatta@gmail.com
I'm Dan, I'm a concept artist/illustrator that often posts dailies, but I also do environments, character concepts, and commissions.
& I'm available for work, email or DM me if you're interested!
✉️ dan.liimatta@gmail.com
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Hi hello #portfolioDay! Im Sarah, a snr concept artist in games, indi Dev, freelance #cartographer & #TTRPG designer from Scotland. I love being an artist and over the last 15 years I’ve worked on projects like #DeathsDoor, #SpyroReignited, Possessor(s), Campaign Builder: Cities & Towns & more!
October 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Hi hello #portfolioDay! Im Sarah, a snr concept artist in games, indi Dev, freelance #cartographer & #TTRPG designer from Scotland. I love being an artist and over the last 15 years I’ve worked on projects like #DeathsDoor, #SpyroReignited, Possessor(s), Campaign Builder: Cities & Towns & more!
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Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Laura, freelance artist and illustrator for TTRPGs, TCGs, tarots and books. 😊
Clients include Darrington Press (CR), Cephalofair, MWG, Ginny Di, Book in a Box, Choice of Games and more.
Always looking for new projects!
✏️: lauragalli.com
✉️: lauragalli.art@hotmail.com
Clients include Darrington Press (CR), Cephalofair, MWG, Ginny Di, Book in a Box, Choice of Games and more.
Always looking for new projects!
✏️: lauragalli.com
✉️: lauragalli.art@hotmail.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Laura, freelance artist and illustrator for TTRPGs, TCGs, tarots and books. 😊
Clients include Darrington Press (CR), Cephalofair, MWG, Ginny Di, Book in a Box, Choice of Games and more.
Always looking for new projects!
✏️: lauragalli.com
✉️: lauragalli.art@hotmail.com
Clients include Darrington Press (CR), Cephalofair, MWG, Ginny Di, Book in a Box, Choice of Games and more.
Always looking for new projects!
✏️: lauragalli.com
✉️: lauragalli.art@hotmail.com
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This digital guide I made to go together with my new Tree ID pin badge is available for free at canopyrobin.com/uktrees/ as a personal/educational resource.
Enjoy!
#SciArt🌳🧪🌍
Enjoy!
#SciArt🌳🧪🌍
October 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This digital guide I made to go together with my new Tree ID pin badge is available for free at canopyrobin.com/uktrees/ as a personal/educational resource.
Enjoy!
#SciArt🌳🧪🌍
Enjoy!
#SciArt🌳🧪🌍
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Owlcat Games has launched a free game development learning resource, featuring over 350 learning resources including software recommendations, tutorials, and online courses
www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...
www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...
Owlcat Games sets up educational resource hub for game devs
Studio partners with Fireshine Games, 11 Bit Studios, Gaijin Entertainment, and Midwest Games to build database of over 350 learning resources
www.gamesindustry.biz
October 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Owlcat Games has launched a free game development learning resource, featuring over 350 learning resources including software recommendations, tutorials, and online courses
www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...
www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...
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Art friends: Here's a tip for getting rid of *a lot* of the AI slop in your Pinterest feed.
⭐Go into your account settings.
⭐Click the "Refine your recommendations" tab.
⭐Click the GenAI Interests subtab.
⭐TURN OFF EVERYTHING.
So far, my feed is *significantly* cleaner.
⭐Go into your account settings.
⭐Click the "Refine your recommendations" tab.
⭐Click the GenAI Interests subtab.
⭐TURN OFF EVERYTHING.
So far, my feed is *significantly* cleaner.
October 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Art friends: Here's a tip for getting rid of *a lot* of the AI slop in your Pinterest feed.
⭐Go into your account settings.
⭐Click the "Refine your recommendations" tab.
⭐Click the GenAI Interests subtab.
⭐TURN OFF EVERYTHING.
So far, my feed is *significantly* cleaner.
⭐Go into your account settings.
⭐Click the "Refine your recommendations" tab.
⭐Click the GenAI Interests subtab.
⭐TURN OFF EVERYTHING.
So far, my feed is *significantly* cleaner.
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I've reposted many posts made by folks who were recently laid off from Heart Machine, but here is a thread that highlights them all.
I am also including folks who were previously laid off & are still looking for work. I will be linking their Bsky posts, as well as LinkedIn.
Please, share this. 🖤
I am also including folks who were previously laid off & are still looking for work. I will be linking their Bsky posts, as well as LinkedIn.
Please, share this. 🖤
October 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I've reposted many posts made by folks who were recently laid off from Heart Machine, but here is a thread that highlights them all.
I am also including folks who were previously laid off & are still looking for work. I will be linking their Bsky posts, as well as LinkedIn.
Please, share this. 🖤
I am also including folks who were previously laid off & are still looking for work. I will be linking their Bsky posts, as well as LinkedIn.
Please, share this. 🖤
Reposted by Jan Cruz
Hello #portfolioday! I'm Nadhir, I'd love to work on more queer and mythological projects/commissions~*~*
nadhirnor.com
nadhirnor.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Hello #portfolioday! I'm Nadhir, I'd love to work on more queer and mythological projects/commissions~*~*
nadhirnor.com
nadhirnor.com
Good news to share on a Mondayyy? Our usual #coworking grind - live now ~ twitch.tv/jcru3d
October 14, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Good news to share on a Mondayyy? Our usual #coworking grind - live now ~ twitch.tv/jcru3d