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Style in the end is about conscious creative choices, personal tastes and expression. You have to see and experience reality - observational drawings, drills, studies - before you can interpret anything in your lens
And that last part requires going out into the world and living and experiencing
And that last part requires going out into the world and living and experiencing
Random art opinion incoming: Forcing yourself to develop a "style" is pointless. Just draw. The style comes as you work. No one makes lines like you because they're your lines. That's your style.
July 17, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Style in the end is about conscious creative choices, personal tastes and expression. You have to see and experience reality - observational drawings, drills, studies - before you can interpret anything in your lens
And that last part requires going out into the world and living and experiencing
And that last part requires going out into the world and living and experiencing
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To so effectively conceptualize and bring to life a world like Half-Life 2's, not just on his own but in such successful coordination with the other artists around him, is a legacy that will far outlive Viktor Antonov and genuinely may never be touched by anyone again, at least in the same way. 4/6
February 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
To so effectively conceptualize and bring to life a world like Half-Life 2's, not just on his own but in such successful coordination with the other artists around him, is a legacy that will far outlive Viktor Antonov and genuinely may never be touched by anyone again, at least in the same way. 4/6
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Rest in peace, Viktor Antonov. Your work defined and continues to define not only the narrative and aesthetic heights achievable by video games as an artform, but touched and inspired the lives of millions.
We have suffered an immeasurable loss. 6/6
We have suffered an immeasurable loss. 6/6
February 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Rest in peace, Viktor Antonov. Your work defined and continues to define not only the narrative and aesthetic heights achievable by video games as an artform, but touched and inspired the lives of millions.
We have suffered an immeasurable loss. 6/6
We have suffered an immeasurable loss. 6/6
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rest in peace Viktor Antonov
my life wouldn't have been the same without your vision
my life wouldn't have been the same without your vision
February 17, 2025 at 3:44 AM
rest in peace Viktor Antonov
my life wouldn't have been the same without your vision
my life wouldn't have been the same without your vision
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Our thoughts with the family & friends of Viktor Antonov. He was a visionary who added a unique and powerful voice to our medium.
Moreover, we interviewed several of his colleagues over the years and were always confronted with broad smiles when his name came up.
Thank you Viktor. Rest in peace.
Moreover, we interviewed several of his colleagues over the years and were always confronted with broad smiles when his name came up.
Thank you Viktor. Rest in peace.
February 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Our thoughts with the family & friends of Viktor Antonov. He was a visionary who added a unique and powerful voice to our medium.
Moreover, we interviewed several of his colleagues over the years and were always confronted with broad smiles when his name came up.
Thank you Viktor. Rest in peace.
Moreover, we interviewed several of his colleagues over the years and were always confronted with broad smiles when his name came up.
Thank you Viktor. Rest in peace.
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RIP Viktor Antonov.
I wish I told you how much admiration I had for you but we get caught in our lives until a surprise like this hits us.
You were instrumental to the success of Arkane Studios and an inspiration to many of us, also a friend with whom I have many fond memories
I wish I told you how much admiration I had for you but we get caught in our lives until a surprise like this hits us.
You were instrumental to the success of Arkane Studios and an inspiration to many of us, also a friend with whom I have many fond memories
February 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
RIP Viktor Antonov.
I wish I told you how much admiration I had for you but we get caught in our lives until a surprise like this hits us.
You were instrumental to the success of Arkane Studios and an inspiration to many of us, also a friend with whom I have many fond memories
I wish I told you how much admiration I had for you but we get caught in our lives until a surprise like this hits us.
You were instrumental to the success of Arkane Studios and an inspiration to many of us, also a friend with whom I have many fond memories
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On apprend avec une grande tristesse le décès de Viktor Antonov. Il était l’œil derrière d'immenses visions de jeu vidéo dont les villes de City 17 (Half-Life 2) et Dunwall (Dishonored). L'artiste d'origine bulgare est décédé à 52 ans.
February 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
On apprend avec une grande tristesse le décès de Viktor Antonov. Il était l’œil derrière d'immenses visions de jeu vidéo dont les villes de City 17 (Half-Life 2) et Dunwall (Dishonored). L'artiste d'origine bulgare est décédé à 52 ans.
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Rest in Peace Viktor Antonov. ❤️
You've been a pillar of Video Game Art identity.
You've been a pillar of Video Game Art identity.
February 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Rest in Peace Viktor Antonov. ❤️
You've been a pillar of Video Game Art identity.
You've been a pillar of Video Game Art identity.
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Half-Life 2 and Dishonored art lead Viktor Antonov dies aged just 52
www.eurogamer.net/half-life-2-...
www.eurogamer.net/half-life-2-...
February 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Half-Life 2 and Dishonored art lead Viktor Antonov dies aged just 52
www.eurogamer.net/half-life-2-...
www.eurogamer.net/half-life-2-...
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February 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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They say never meet your heroes but I would've loved to meet Viktor Antonov
February 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
They say never meet your heroes but I would've loved to meet Viktor Antonov
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Terrible news. Viktor Antonov was a true visionary
Viktor Antonov, le directeur artistique sur Half-Life 2 et la franchise Dishonored, est décédé.
L'information a été confirmée par Marc Laidlaw, ex-ead writer chez Valve sur Half-Life.
L'information a été confirmée par Marc Laidlaw, ex-ead writer chez Valve sur Half-Life.
February 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Terrible news. Viktor Antonov was a true visionary
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Viktor Antonov, le directeur artistique sur Half-Life 2 et la franchise Dishonored, est décédé.
L'information a été confirmée par Marc Laidlaw, ex-ead writer chez Valve sur Half-Life.
L'information a été confirmée par Marc Laidlaw, ex-ead writer chez Valve sur Half-Life.
February 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Viktor Antonov, le directeur artistique sur Half-Life 2 et la franchise Dishonored, est décédé.
L'information a été confirmée par Marc Laidlaw, ex-ead writer chez Valve sur Half-Life.
L'information a été confirmée par Marc Laidlaw, ex-ead writer chez Valve sur Half-Life.
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Word on the street is that Viktor Antonov, the artist behind Half-Life 2’s City 17 and Dishonored’s Dunwall, has passed away. Two of the greatest environments in gaming, all laid out with absolute precision.
There’s a great Vice article from 2017 on his work: www.vice.com/en/article/h...
#gaming
There’s a great Vice article from 2017 on his work: www.vice.com/en/article/h...
#gaming
February 16, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Word on the street is that Viktor Antonov, the artist behind Half-Life 2’s City 17 and Dishonored’s Dunwall, has passed away. Two of the greatest environments in gaming, all laid out with absolute precision.
There’s a great Vice article from 2017 on his work: www.vice.com/en/article/h...
#gaming
There’s a great Vice article from 2017 on his work: www.vice.com/en/article/h...
#gaming
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Just found out about Viktor Antonov passing away. RIP to a legend. His art for Half-Life 2 and Dishonored has been a well of inspiration for me
February 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Just found out about Viktor Antonov passing away. RIP to a legend. His art for Half-Life 2 and Dishonored has been a well of inspiration for me
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Mr. Antonov was and still is my greatest inspiration as an artist. His work on the Half-Life 2 Beta has inspired my art for years.
It's sad to see such a titan of the industry pass so soon. And that he won't be able to see the successor to his most famous work, HL3.
Rest in Peace Viktor.
It's sad to see such a titan of the industry pass so soon. And that he won't be able to see the successor to his most famous work, HL3.
Rest in Peace Viktor.
February 16, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Mr. Antonov was and still is my greatest inspiration as an artist. His work on the Half-Life 2 Beta has inspired my art for years.
It's sad to see such a titan of the industry pass so soon. And that he won't be able to see the successor to his most famous work, HL3.
Rest in Peace Viktor.
It's sad to see such a titan of the industry pass so soon. And that he won't be able to see the successor to his most famous work, HL3.
Rest in Peace Viktor.
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RIP Viktor Antonov, the man who visually shaped the world of Half-Life 2, a game that I hold close to my heart
February 16, 2025 at 2:40 AM
RIP Viktor Antonov, the man who visually shaped the world of Half-Life 2, a game that I hold close to my heart
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rip viktor antonov
met him in 2016 at a class he taught at MIGS. he was patient, took extra time and interest in everyone there, their projects, offered critique, etc.
masterful; on another level in terms of how he thought of art, process, world building, etc.
www.panecasio.com/blog/viktor-...
met him in 2016 at a class he taught at MIGS. he was patient, took extra time and interest in everyone there, their projects, offered critique, etc.
masterful; on another level in terms of how he thought of art, process, world building, etc.
www.panecasio.com/blog/viktor-...
MIGS 2016: Notes From Masterclass Session with Vikor Antonov — Anthony Panecasio
Notes from a MIGS 2016 Masterclass given by Viktor Antonov. A PowerPoint deck is embedded along with some notes.
www.panecasio.com
February 16, 2025 at 3:18 AM
rip viktor antonov
met him in 2016 at a class he taught at MIGS. he was patient, took extra time and interest in everyone there, their projects, offered critique, etc.
masterful; on another level in terms of how he thought of art, process, world building, etc.
www.panecasio.com/blog/viktor-...
met him in 2016 at a class he taught at MIGS. he was patient, took extra time and interest in everyone there, their projects, offered critique, etc.
masterful; on another level in terms of how he thought of art, process, world building, etc.
www.panecasio.com/blog/viktor-...
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Visionary is an extremely apt word for a talent like Viktor Antonov. An incredible loss for the community and his loved ones.
February 16, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Visionary is an extremely apt word for a talent like Viktor Antonov. An incredible loss for the community and his loved ones.
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Rest in peace Viktor Antonov. Wasn't expecting to hear this news after waking up from a nap.
February 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Rest in peace Viktor Antonov. Wasn't expecting to hear this news after waking up from a nap.
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One of the greatest visual designers of our age has passed. I still pore over his concepts and compositions and feel an awe before a timeless brilliance — progressive and speculative and yet inhering total physical credibility.
There's been too much saddening news of late.
There's been too much saddening news of late.
February 16, 2025 at 2:54 AM
One of the greatest visual designers of our age has passed. I still pore over his concepts and compositions and feel an awe before a timeless brilliance — progressive and speculative and yet inhering total physical credibility.
There's been too much saddening news of late.
There's been too much saddening news of late.
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Despite the Todd Howard of it all, Bethesda has published some incredible-looking games, and Viktor Antonov is a big reason for that. RIP.
February 16, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Despite the Todd Howard of it all, Bethesda has published some incredible-looking games, and Viktor Antonov is a big reason for that. RIP.
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Rest well Viktor Antonov. What a legend he was - his work was always incredible no matter what he made, and it’s a tragedy he was taken from us at the age of 53.
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February 16, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Rest well Viktor Antonov. What a legend he was - his work was always incredible no matter what he made, and it’s a tragedy he was taken from us at the age of 53.
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According to a recent social media post by Marc Laidlaw, Viktor Antonov - Half-Life 2's visionary art director - has passed away.
Assuming this is true, we are extremely saddened to hear this news.
Assuming this is true, we are extremely saddened to hear this news.
February 16, 2025 at 2:02 AM
According to a recent social media post by Marc Laidlaw, Viktor Antonov - Half-Life 2's visionary art director - has passed away.
Assuming this is true, we are extremely saddened to hear this news.
Assuming this is true, we are extremely saddened to hear this news.
Rest in peace, Viktor Antonov (Dishonored, Half-Life and other work). The world had to say goodbye to this legendary creator way too soon and suffered an immeasurable loss. Thank you for everything.
February 16, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Rest in peace, Viktor Antonov (Dishonored, Half-Life and other work). The world had to say goodbye to this legendary creator way too soon and suffered an immeasurable loss. Thank you for everything.