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/
Whether you’re feeling stuck, navigating tough career decisions, or just want to sharpen your path forward, Jonathan’s 1 to 1 coaching sessions give you a space to talk openly and get real, actionable insight.
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Whether you’re feeling stuck, navigating tough career decisions, or just want to sharpen your path forward, Jonathan’s 1 to 1 coaching sessions give you a space to talk openly and get real, actionable insight.
Level up your game art career and take Career Coaching sessions with Jonathan Benainous, a Lead Material Artist with 20+ years of experience across top studios like Naughty Dog and Ubisoft.
Learn more below 👇
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Learn more below 👇
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November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Level up your game art career and take Career Coaching sessions with Jonathan Benainous, a Lead Material Artist with 20+ years of experience across top studios like Naughty Dog and Ubisoft.
Learn more below 👇
vesselforge.com/services/car...
Learn more below 👇
vesselforge.com/services/car...
We asked about his experience taking our Environment Art Mentorship led by Jonathan Benainous, and he replied — “The mentorship has been great so far. I really appreciate that my mentor meets me where I'm at as an artist and also as a person just trying to grow as much as I can.”
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We asked about his experience taking our Environment Art Mentorship led by Jonathan Benainous, and he replied — “The mentorship has been great so far. I really appreciate that my mentor meets me where I'm at as an artist and also as a person just trying to grow as much as I can.”
In this Mentee Spotlight we are featuring Maxx Ortiz, a 3D artist working at Studio Connelly, helping bring sets for TV into Unreal Engine before building!
Maxx is currently taking our Environment Art Mentorship! 👇
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Maxx is currently taking our Environment Art Mentorship! 👇
vesselforge.com/services/env...
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In this Mentee Spotlight we are featuring Maxx Ortiz, a 3D artist working at Studio Connelly, helping bring sets for TV into Unreal Engine before building!
Maxx is currently taking our Environment Art Mentorship! 👇
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Maxx is currently taking our Environment Art Mentorship! 👇
vesselforge.com/services/env...
Mandar explained that he now has a “clearer understanding of how materials fit into a larger production context, not just as isolated assets.” And how he became more aware of his weak spots, especially with environment work, which gave him “direction for improvement.”
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Mandar explained that he now has a “clearer understanding of how materials fit into a larger production context, not just as isolated assets.” And how he became more aware of his weak spots, especially with environment work, which gave him “direction for improvement.”
Wondering what it's like to join Vessel Forge? Hear from Mandar Warde, who took our Material Art Mentorship led by Jonathan Benainous!
Learn about our Material Art Mentorship below 👇
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Learn about our Material Art Mentorship below 👇
vesselforge.com/services/mat...
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Wondering what it's like to join Vessel Forge? Hear from Mandar Warde, who took our Material Art Mentorship led by Jonathan Benainous!
Learn about our Material Art Mentorship below 👇
vesselforge.com/services/mat...
Learn about our Material Art Mentorship below 👇
vesselforge.com/services/mat...
We’re thrilled to announce that Vessel Forge has partnered with The Rookies for Meet Mat 5!
Learn more about our mentorships here 👇
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Learn more about our mentorships here 👇
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November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that Vessel Forge has partnered with The Rookies for Meet Mat 5!
Learn more about our mentorships here 👇
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Learn more about our mentorships here 👇
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Amazing News! Vessel Forge is now supported by Adobe Substance 3D, offering one full year of Substance access for free to all our mentees!
Check out our mentorships programs 👇
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Check out our mentorships programs 👇
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Amazing News! Vessel Forge is now supported by Adobe Substance 3D, offering one full year of Substance access for free to all our mentees!
Check out our mentorships programs 👇
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
Check out our mentorships programs 👇
vesselforge.com/mentorship/
Ivanna Liittschwager takes us behind the scenes of her “Fall Pumpkins” personal project in our first mentor project break down article.
Gain insight into how this seasoned artist approaches her creative process with the link below!
vesselforge.com/mentor-ivann...
Gain insight into how this seasoned artist approaches her creative process with the link below!
vesselforge.com/mentor-ivann...
October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Ivanna Liittschwager takes us behind the scenes of her “Fall Pumpkins” personal project in our first mentor project break down article.
Gain insight into how this seasoned artist approaches her creative process with the link below!
vesselforge.com/mentor-ivann...
Gain insight into how this seasoned artist approaches her creative process with the link below!
vesselforge.com/mentor-ivann...
Last chance to take one of our mentorships in November!
Learn everything you need to know and sign up today with the link below!
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Learn everything you need to know and sign up today with the link below!
vesselforge.com/meet-your-me...
October 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Last chance to take one of our mentorships in November!
Learn everything you need to know and sign up today with the link below!
vesselforge.com/meet-your-me...
Learn everything you need to know and sign up today with the link below!
vesselforge.com/meet-your-me...
It was great to connect in person with our current mentees, as well as future ones. The Vessel Forge team can’t wait to welcome more of you soon!
#Games #GameDev #PortfolioReview
#Games #GameDev #PortfolioReview
October 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
It was great to connect in person with our current mentees, as well as future ones. The Vessel Forge team can’t wait to welcome more of you soon!
#Games #GameDev #PortfolioReview
#Games #GameDev #PortfolioReview
Vessel Forge had an amazing time meeting you all at LightBox Expo!
We hope you had just as much fun as we did! And if you want to learn more about what we have to offer, check out our mentorships with the link below 👇
vesselforge.com/meet-your-me...
We hope you had just as much fun as we did! And if you want to learn more about what we have to offer, check out our mentorships with the link below 👇
vesselforge.com/meet-your-me...
October 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Vessel Forge had an amazing time meeting you all at LightBox Expo!
We hope you had just as much fun as we did! And if you want to learn more about what we have to offer, check out our mentorships with the link below 👇
vesselforge.com/meet-your-me...
We hope you had just as much fun as we did! And if you want to learn more about what we have to offer, check out our mentorships with the link below 👇
vesselforge.com/meet-your-me...
With over 15 years of AAA experience, he mentors artists at all stages, helping them refine their craft and reach professional standards. Similarly, this mentorship is for artists of all levels.
October 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
With over 15 years of AAA experience, he mentors artists at all stages, helping them refine their craft and reach professional standards. Similarly, this mentorship is for artists of all levels.
Damon’s mission is to help artists not only craft stronger characters but also grow into confident, studio-ready professionals in a competitive industry.
Apply now and start in November! Learn everything you need to know with the link below 👇
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Apply now and start in November! Learn everything you need to know with the link below 👇
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Damon’s mission is to help artists not only craft stronger characters but also grow into confident, studio-ready professionals in a competitive industry.
Apply now and start in November! Learn everything you need to know with the link below 👇
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
Apply now and start in November! Learn everything you need to know with the link below 👇
vesselforge.com/services/3d-...
We understand that the creative journey isn’t just about making art, it’s about navigating the challenges that come with it. Here you can share your struggles openly and connect with mentors who truly get it, not just as artists, but as people.
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We understand that the creative journey isn’t just about making art, it’s about navigating the challenges that come with it. Here you can share your struggles openly and connect with mentors who truly get it, not just as artists, but as people.
The creative process isn’t about flawless execution. Doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome can dim even the brightest ideas. Vessel Forge is here to help you turn uncertainty into confidence.
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October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The creative process isn’t about flawless execution. Doubt, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome can dim even the brightest ideas. Vessel Forge is here to help you turn uncertainty into confidence.
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Damon, Lead Character Artist at Respawn Entertainment, has over 15 years of experience and has contributed to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and projects with Marvel Studios, Lucas Film, and Warner Bros.
October 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Damon, Lead Character Artist at Respawn Entertainment, has over 15 years of experience and has contributed to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, and projects with Marvel Studios, Lucas Film, and Warner Bros.
We have a new mentor joining Vessel Forge — give a warm welcome to Damon Woods, who will lead our 3D Character and Creature Art Mentorship!
Check out his ArtStation with the link below!
www.artstation.com/dkwoods
Check out his ArtStation with the link below!
www.artstation.com/dkwoods
October 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We have a new mentor joining Vessel Forge — give a warm welcome to Damon Woods, who will lead our 3D Character and Creature Art Mentorship!
Check out his ArtStation with the link below!
www.artstation.com/dkwoods
Check out his ArtStation with the link below!
www.artstation.com/dkwoods
Rafael’s project explores “a connection point between two worlds,” symbolized by the door and surrounding books. The glowing runes read, “I will be back.” Evoking both endings and new beginnings as we move between ideas.
October 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Rafael’s project explores “a connection point between two worlds,” symbolized by the door and surrounding books. The glowing runes read, “I will be back.” Evoking both endings and new beginnings as we move between ideas.
Fantasy has the amazing power to transport us to other worlds, and Rafael Serralheiro perfectly captures this in his latest project.
Check out more amazing work on his ArtStation! 👇
www.artstation.com/rafaelserral...
Check out more amazing work on his ArtStation! 👇
www.artstation.com/rafaelserral...
October 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Fantasy has the amazing power to transport us to other worlds, and Rafael Serralheiro perfectly captures this in his latest project.
Check out more amazing work on his ArtStation! 👇
www.artstation.com/rafaelserral...
Check out more amazing work on his ArtStation! 👇
www.artstation.com/rafaelserral...
Come see us next week on October 24th at Lightbox Expo!
Founder of Vessel Forge, Jonathan Benainous will be on the show floor ready to review your work, give feedback and help live applications for our mentorships and Career Coaching program!
Get your tickets here:
lightboxexpo.com
Founder of Vessel Forge, Jonathan Benainous will be on the show floor ready to review your work, give feedback and help live applications for our mentorships and Career Coaching program!
Get your tickets here:
lightboxexpo.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Come see us next week on October 24th at Lightbox Expo!
Founder of Vessel Forge, Jonathan Benainous will be on the show floor ready to review your work, give feedback and help live applications for our mentorships and Career Coaching program!
Get your tickets here:
lightboxexpo.com
Founder of Vessel Forge, Jonathan Benainous will be on the show floor ready to review your work, give feedback and help live applications for our mentorships and Career Coaching program!
Get your tickets here:
lightboxexpo.com
Ivanna leads our Environment Art Sculpting Mentorship, and continues to impress us with her technical mastery over asset creation, which were all made by hand in her latest personal project.
October 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Ivanna leads our Environment Art Sculpting Mentorship, and continues to impress us with her technical mastery over asset creation, which were all made by hand in her latest personal project.
Take a look at our mentor, Ivanna Liittschwager’s, autumnal project!
Check out Ivanna's ArtStation with the link below 👇
www.artstation.com/iliittschwager
Check out Ivanna's ArtStation with the link below 👇
www.artstation.com/iliittschwager
October 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Take a look at our mentor, Ivanna Liittschwager’s, autumnal project!
Check out Ivanna's ArtStation with the link below 👇
www.artstation.com/iliittschwager
Check out Ivanna's ArtStation with the link below 👇
www.artstation.com/iliittschwager
Gavin’s favorite part of making video game art is texture creation workflow. He explained, “By learning and applying industry-standard techniques, I’m able to efficiently build a versatile texture library within budget constraints."
October 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Gavin’s favorite part of making video game art is texture creation workflow. He explained, “By learning and applying industry-standard techniques, I’m able to efficiently build a versatile texture library within budget constraints."
We’re featuring Gavin Yiu’s fantastic work in this mentee spotlight!
Gavin is a mid-level Environment Artist at Clockwork Creations, and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Production from Gnomon.
Check out more of his work on ArtStation!
www.artstation.com/yikari
Gavin is a mid-level Environment Artist at Clockwork Creations, and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Production from Gnomon.
Check out more of his work on ArtStation!
www.artstation.com/yikari
October 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We’re featuring Gavin Yiu’s fantastic work in this mentee spotlight!
Gavin is a mid-level Environment Artist at Clockwork Creations, and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Production from Gnomon.
Check out more of his work on ArtStation!
www.artstation.com/yikari
Gavin is a mid-level Environment Artist at Clockwork Creations, and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Production from Gnomon.
Check out more of his work on ArtStation!
www.artstation.com/yikari