Vessel Forge
@vesselforge.bsky.social
Mentorship I 3D Artistry
Mentoring the next generation of creatives in gaming.
https://vesselforge.com/
Mentoring the next generation of creatives in gaming.
https://vesselforge.com/
Take a look at Spencer Angle’s amazing project completed under the Vessel Forge Character & Creature Art Mentorship with Damon Woods!
Check out the mentorship below 👇
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
Check out the mentorship below 👇
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Take a look at Spencer Angle’s amazing project completed under the Vessel Forge Character & Creature Art Mentorship with Damon Woods!
Check out the mentorship below 👇
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
Check out the mentorship below 👇
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
Vessel Forge will be at GDC 2026! 🎉Meet us on the show floor at @officialgdc.bsky.social to connect, get inspired and have the chance to win exclusive licenses and giveaways!
📍Moscone Center, San Francisco
📅March 11–13th
🎟️Grab your ticket here: gdconf.com/passes-prici...
📍Moscone Center, San Francisco
📅March 11–13th
🎟️Grab your ticket here: gdconf.com/passes-prici...
February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Vessel Forge will be at GDC 2026! 🎉Meet us on the show floor at @officialgdc.bsky.social to connect, get inspired and have the chance to win exclusive licenses and giveaways!
📍Moscone Center, San Francisco
📅March 11–13th
🎟️Grab your ticket here: gdconf.com/passes-prici...
📍Moscone Center, San Francisco
📅March 11–13th
🎟️Grab your ticket here: gdconf.com/passes-prici...
We have a new mentor joining us! Give a warm welcome to Maxim Dorokhov, who will run our 3D Prop Art Mentorship!
His mentorship starts in March! Sign up and secure your place today with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
His mentorship starts in March! Sign up and secure your place today with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
February 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
We have a new mentor joining us! Give a warm welcome to Maxim Dorokhov, who will run our 3D Prop Art Mentorship!
His mentorship starts in March! Sign up and secure your place today with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
His mentorship starts in March! Sign up and secure your place today with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
Curious what an environment artist’s day looks like? Ivanna Liittschwager @ivannaliitt.bsky.social, a Senior Environment Artist, breaks it down!
Learn Environment Art Sculpting from this industry pro!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Learn Environment Art Sculpting from this industry pro!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Curious what an environment artist’s day looks like? Ivanna Liittschwager @ivannaliitt.bsky.social, a Senior Environment Artist, breaks it down!
Learn Environment Art Sculpting from this industry pro!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Learn Environment Art Sculpting from this industry pro!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Level up your material art with Jonathan Benainous! A lead Material Artist who will provide you with production-tested guidance, personalized feedback, and a roadmap tailored to your goals.
Check out the mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/mat...
Check out the mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/mat...
February 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Level up your material art with Jonathan Benainous! A lead Material Artist who will provide you with production-tested guidance, personalized feedback, and a roadmap tailored to your goals.
Check out the mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/mat...
Check out the mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/mat...
Congratulations to Kerri Zhang! 🎉 Who has joined Naughty Dog as an Associate Environment Artist!
Kerri has completed two of our mentorships and is currently taking Material Art with Jonathan Benainous! You can check out our mentorships below:
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
Kerri has completed two of our mentorships and is currently taking Material Art with Jonathan Benainous! You can check out our mentorships below:
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
February 3, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Congratulations to Kerri Zhang! 🎉 Who has joined Naughty Dog as an Associate Environment Artist!
Kerri has completed two of our mentorships and is currently taking Material Art with Jonathan Benainous! You can check out our mentorships below:
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
Kerri has completed two of our mentorships and is currently taking Material Art with Jonathan Benainous! You can check out our mentorships below:
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
Thinking about joining Vessel Forge? Mateusz Dudek shares his experience taking our Environment Art Mentorship with Jonathan Benainous.
Learn more about our Environment Art Mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Learn more about our Environment Art Mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Thinking about joining Vessel Forge? Mateusz Dudek shares his experience taking our Environment Art Mentorship with Jonathan Benainous.
Learn more about our Environment Art Mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Learn more about our Environment Art Mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
🎉We’re excited to invite you to our next Live Discord Event to meet our mentors: Jonathan Benainous, @ivannaliitt.bsky.social, and Ted Mebratu!
📅 Date: Friday, February 6th
⏰ Time: 9am PT | 11am CT | 12pm ET
📍 Location: Our Discord server, which is open to all! 👉 discord.gg/pcPf6A5Pwt
📅 Date: Friday, February 6th
⏰ Time: 9am PT | 11am CT | 12pm ET
📍 Location: Our Discord server, which is open to all! 👉 discord.gg/pcPf6A5Pwt
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
🎉We’re excited to invite you to our next Live Discord Event to meet our mentors: Jonathan Benainous, @ivannaliitt.bsky.social, and Ted Mebratu!
📅 Date: Friday, February 6th
⏰ Time: 9am PT | 11am CT | 12pm ET
📍 Location: Our Discord server, which is open to all! 👉 discord.gg/pcPf6A5Pwt
📅 Date: Friday, February 6th
⏰ Time: 9am PT | 11am CT | 12pm ET
📍 Location: Our Discord server, which is open to all! 👉 discord.gg/pcPf6A5Pwt
We are spotlighting Laela Russell’s stunning environment art, which she completed as part of her Environment Art Mentorship with Jonathan Benainous!
Take a look at the mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Take a look at the mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
January 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We are spotlighting Laela Russell’s stunning environment art, which she completed as part of her Environment Art Mentorship with Jonathan Benainous!
Take a look at the mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Take a look at the mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Wondering how to make yourself valuable to your employer? Here’s a tip from our technical art mentor, Grayson Cotrell!
“I noticed that the most valuable people in a studio are those who elevate their teammates…”
Take a look at Grayson’s mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/tec...
“I noticed that the most valuable people in a studio are those who elevate their teammates…”
Take a look at Grayson’s mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/tec...
January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Wondering how to make yourself valuable to your employer? Here’s a tip from our technical art mentor, Grayson Cotrell!
“I noticed that the most valuable people in a studio are those who elevate their teammates…”
Take a look at Grayson’s mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/tec...
“I noticed that the most valuable people in a studio are those who elevate their teammates…”
Take a look at Grayson’s mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/tec...
In this Mentee Spotlight, we’re featuring the amazing work of Spencer Angle!
Spencer took our Character & Creature Art Mentorship with Damon Woods. Take a look at the mentorship below👇
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
Spencer took our Character & Creature Art Mentorship with Damon Woods. Take a look at the mentorship below👇
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
January 21, 2026 at 4:57 PM
In this Mentee Spotlight, we’re featuring the amazing work of Spencer Angle!
Spencer took our Character & Creature Art Mentorship with Damon Woods. Take a look at the mentorship below👇
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
Spencer took our Character & Creature Art Mentorship with Damon Woods. Take a look at the mentorship below👇
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
Our Environment Art Modeling Mentorship guides you in creating environment art for AAA games with Edgar A. Martinez! A Senior Environment Artist at Naughty Dog, with over 22 years of industry experience.
Take a look at the mentorship with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Take a look at the mentorship with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Our Environment Art Modeling Mentorship guides you in creating environment art for AAA games with Edgar A. Martinez! A Senior Environment Artist at Naughty Dog, with over 22 years of industry experience.
Take a look at the mentorship with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Take a look at the mentorship with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Interested in taking one of our mentorships? We have spaces in our Environment Art, Lighting Art, Environment Art Modeling, and 3D Character & Creature Art Mentorships from January to February.
Sign up today with the link below!
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
Sign up today with the link below!
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
January 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Interested in taking one of our mentorships? We have spaces in our Environment Art, Lighting Art, Environment Art Modeling, and 3D Character & Creature Art Mentorships from January to February.
Sign up today with the link below!
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
Sign up today with the link below!
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
We’re proud to celebrate Gavin Yiu’s incredible final project completed under our Environment Art and Material Art Mentorships with Jonathan Benainous!
Check out our mentorships below!
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
Check out our mentorships below!
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
January 14, 2026 at 4:54 PM
We’re proud to celebrate Gavin Yiu’s incredible final project completed under our Environment Art and Material Art Mentorships with Jonathan Benainous!
Check out our mentorships below!
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
Check out our mentorships below!
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
🎉 We're excited to announce our first event of the year with our amazing Character & Creature Art mentor Damon Woods!
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20th
⏰ Time: 9am PT | 11am CT | 12pm ET
📍 Location: Our Discord server, which is open to all! 👉 discord.gg/pcPf6A5Pwt
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20th
⏰ Time: 9am PT | 11am CT | 12pm ET
📍 Location: Our Discord server, which is open to all! 👉 discord.gg/pcPf6A5Pwt
January 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
🎉 We're excited to announce our first event of the year with our amazing Character & Creature Art mentor Damon Woods!
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20th
⏰ Time: 9am PT | 11am CT | 12pm ET
📍 Location: Our Discord server, which is open to all! 👉 discord.gg/pcPf6A5Pwt
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20th
⏰ Time: 9am PT | 11am CT | 12pm ET
📍 Location: Our Discord server, which is open to all! 👉 discord.gg/pcPf6A5Pwt
In this Mentee Spotlight, we feature Jolyn Hu’s outstanding work. Jolyn completed our Material Art Mentorship led by Jonathan Benainous!
Check out our Material Art Mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/mat...
Check out our Material Art Mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/mat...
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In this Mentee Spotlight, we feature Jolyn Hu’s outstanding work. Jolyn completed our Material Art Mentorship led by Jonathan Benainous!
Check out our Material Art Mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/mat...
Check out our Material Art Mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/mat...
🎉 Amazing News! Vessel Forge is now officially part of The Rookies School Membership Program!
Explore Vessel Forge on The Rookies:
👉 www.therookies.co/schools/vess...
We’re excited to join a platform that plays a crucial role in supporting emerging artists across the creative industries.
Explore Vessel Forge on The Rookies:
👉 www.therookies.co/schools/vess...
We’re excited to join a platform that plays a crucial role in supporting emerging artists across the creative industries.
January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
🎉 Amazing News! Vessel Forge is now officially part of The Rookies School Membership Program!
Explore Vessel Forge on The Rookies:
👉 www.therookies.co/schools/vess...
We’re excited to join a platform that plays a crucial role in supporting emerging artists across the creative industries.
Explore Vessel Forge on The Rookies:
👉 www.therookies.co/schools/vess...
We’re excited to join a platform that plays a crucial role in supporting emerging artists across the creative industries.
We’re thrilled to share that Edgar A. Martinez will lead our new Environment Art Modeling Mentorship!
Take a look at his mentorship with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Take a look at his mentorship with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We’re thrilled to share that Edgar A. Martinez will lead our new Environment Art Modeling Mentorship!
Take a look at his mentorship with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Take a look at his mentorship with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
HAPPY NEW YEAR, from all of us at Vessel Forge! 🪩
🎉 Since our launch in March 2025, we’ve had an incredible journey. First meeting you at GDC, then officially starting our mentorships in June, kicking off what has become an incredible journey of artistry and community.
🎉 Since our launch in March 2025, we’ve had an incredible journey. First meeting you at GDC, then officially starting our mentorships in June, kicking off what has become an incredible journey of artistry and community.
January 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR, from all of us at Vessel Forge! 🪩
🎉 Since our launch in March 2025, we’ve had an incredible journey. First meeting you at GDC, then officially starting our mentorships in June, kicking off what has become an incredible journey of artistry and community.
🎉 Since our launch in March 2025, we’ve had an incredible journey. First meeting you at GDC, then officially starting our mentorships in June, kicking off what has become an incredible journey of artistry and community.
Curious about what it’s like to join Vessel Forge? Hear from Rafael Serralheiro, who completed our Career Coaching Program with Jonathan Benainous!
Check out the program with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/car...
Check out the program with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/car...
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Curious about what it’s like to join Vessel Forge? Hear from Rafael Serralheiro, who completed our Career Coaching Program with Jonathan Benainous!
Check out the program with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/car...
Check out the program with the link below!
vesselforge.com/services/car...
We interviewed Romain Jouandeau, who leads our 2D Concept Art Mentorship!
In the Q&A, @romainjouandeau.bsky.social talks about his proudest work, how his mentorship will equip you with actionable skills and more!
Click here to read his Q&A 👉 vesselforge.com/meet-2d-conc...
In the Q&A, @romainjouandeau.bsky.social talks about his proudest work, how his mentorship will equip you with actionable skills and more!
Click here to read his Q&A 👉 vesselforge.com/meet-2d-conc...
December 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We interviewed Romain Jouandeau, who leads our 2D Concept Art Mentorship!
In the Q&A, @romainjouandeau.bsky.social talks about his proudest work, how his mentorship will equip you with actionable skills and more!
Click here to read his Q&A 👉 vesselforge.com/meet-2d-conc...
In the Q&A, @romainjouandeau.bsky.social talks about his proudest work, how his mentorship will equip you with actionable skills and more!
Click here to read his Q&A 👉 vesselforge.com/meet-2d-conc...
Christmas is here!🎄We hope you’re enjoying this special day surrounded by loved ones, good food, and a well earned rest.
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Christmas is here!🎄We hope you’re enjoying this special day surrounded by loved ones, good food, and a well earned rest.
Want an inside look at Vessel Forge’s 3D Character and Creature Art Mentorship? Gabriel Garcia talks about his experience!
Check out the mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
Check out the mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
December 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Want an inside look at Vessel Forge’s 3D Character and Creature Art Mentorship? Gabriel Garcia talks about his experience!
Check out the mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
Check out the mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
In this Mentee Spotlight, see the amazing work of Sage Park! Who has been with Vessel Forge since day one, taking our Material Art and Environment Art Mentorships led by Jonathan Benainous!
Learn more about our Environment Art Mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Learn more about our Environment Art Mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In this Mentee Spotlight, see the amazing work of Sage Park! Who has been with Vessel Forge since day one, taking our Material Art and Environment Art Mentorships led by Jonathan Benainous!
Learn more about our Environment Art Mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Learn more about our Environment Art Mentorship below!
vesselforge.com/services/env...
🎁 Searching for a meaningful Christmas gift? Look no further than our Mentorship programs!
Whether it’s for your own wish list or to give a present that lasts longer than wrapping paper—Discover the perfect mentorship with the link below!
vesselforge.com/meet-your-me...
Whether it’s for your own wish list or to give a present that lasts longer than wrapping paper—Discover the perfect mentorship with the link below!
vesselforge.com/meet-your-me...
December 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🎁 Searching for a meaningful Christmas gift? Look no further than our Mentorship programs!
Whether it’s for your own wish list or to give a present that lasts longer than wrapping paper—Discover the perfect mentorship with the link below!
vesselforge.com/meet-your-me...
Whether it’s for your own wish list or to give a present that lasts longer than wrapping paper—Discover the perfect mentorship with the link below!
vesselforge.com/meet-your-me...