Strengthening your game environment art skills will help you tell visual stories that draw players in and create immersive, engaging game worlds. In this mentorship with Naughty Dog’s Senior Environment Artist Sarah Swenson, you will learn not only the how of environment art, but also understand the why—why a composition draws the eye, why modular workflows matter, and why strong storytelling makes a world memorable.
Strengthening your game environment art skills will help you tell visual stories that draw players in and create immersive, engaging game worlds. In this mentorship with Naughty Dog’s Senior Environment Artist Sarah Swenson, you will learn not only the how of environment art, but also understand the why—why a composition draws the eye, why modular workflows matter, and why strong storytelling makes a world memorable.
With years of AAA experience, Sarah brings expertise in sculpting, modeling, composition, storytelling, and large-scale scene creation. With her guidance, you’ll learn how to push your work from good to unforgettable, crafting environments that feel alive, narratively rich, and technically sound.
You’ll receive personalized guidance through live demonstrations, progress reviews, and hands-on feedback tailored to your goals and skill level. Together, you’ll refine your sculpting, modeling, and scene-building workflows to meet the standards of top-tier game studios.
Please note: Mentorship start dates are guidelines – the exact date will be determined by your Mentor in the month listed. Each session will be scheduled to best accommodate both mentors and mentees.
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Every plan comes packed with everything you need to master professional texturing workflows.
Sarah Swenson is a Senior Environment Artist at Naughty Dog, currently working on their new IP, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. With nearly a decade in AAA development, her credits include The Last of Us Part I, The Last of Us Part II, God of War (2018), God of War Ragnarök, and Perfect Dark at The Initiative.
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In this personalised mentorship, Dave will utilise his skills to help you overcome that obstacle. Working directly with Dave, he will help guide you to create a high-quality concept art portfolio and provide you a deeper understanding of the expectations of working in the industry.
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