Snappy Gurus

This work in progress scene from one of Game Art students is really coming along. Awesome work and we cannot wait to see the finished scene! 🔥

#gameartist #unrealengine #ue5 #lighting #interiordesign #gamedev #indiedev

📢NEW: Narrative Design Program We are excited to announce our new Narrative Design program, delivered by Alastair Brown. With 10+ years working as a Lead Narrative Designer across studios including Rebellion, Cloud Imperium Games, Abrakam Entertainment. Alastair brings a wide range of knowledge, having progressed from QA to Level Design before moving into Narrative Design. The Narrative Design course is a 13-week remote programme aimed at individuals with backgrounds in Game Design or Writing. It focuses on essential skills for creating narrative deliverables, understanding game storytelling, and building portfolios. This is an advanced program, aimed towards Junior-Mid level. Knowledge in writing or game design is expected. 🗓️Course Start Date: April 2nd ⌛Course Length: 13 weeks

📢NEW: Narrative Design Program

We are excited to announce our new remote Narrative Design program, delivered by Alastair Brown.

🗓️Course Start Date: April 2nd
⌛Course Length: 13 weeks

Find out more: snappygurus.com/narrative-de...

#gamedev #writing #gamedesign

With 10+ years across global studios including Quantic Dream, Blizzard, Wizards of the Coast, MPC, elite3d, and 1047 games - Najim Filali Saksak brings a wide range of knowledge across both film and games - teaching valuable skills in art direction and 3D Environments. Over the course of 10 weeks, you will learn from Najim, with further guidance from our support team through bookable 121's and a welcoming community; support which does not end after the course is over.

The next 3D Environments & Art Direction programme starts soon!

Here is what you get 👉

▪ Live Lessons
▪ 121 mentoring sessions.
▪ Mock Interviews.
▪ CV and Networking Workshops.
▪ Honest feedback
▪ Long term support

🗓️ Start Date: 21st March

Find out more & apply: snappygurus.com/3d-environme...

Be supported throughout your career.

Whether you need help on future projects, you are stuck in the procrastination pit, you want to recap on content or you are applying to jobs.

Don't do it alone.
Apply now on our website 👊

snappygurus.com/workshop/

#gamedev #art

Check out some of these awesome community contributions to our Tuesday Life Drawing sessions! 🎨

Join the Discord to take part: discord.gg/fXqSk4PJvY?e...

Credit to: Esther Prjanikov, Bastav Das, Anna Wood, Lauren Taylor

#gameart #gamedev #artists #digitalart

Lovely work!! 💖

Recent character drawings & life studies ✏️👾
Focusing on consistency and observation, a mix of personal practice and @snappygurus.bsky.social weekly life drawing sessions - which have been so much fun 💛💛

We’re hosting free weekly study sessions on Discord for creatives in game development. Join Veronica’s 'Free Study Session' to share your projects, discuss resources, stay motivated, and grow your skills alongside other artists and developers 📚 #GameDev #IndieDev
🔗 discord.gg/5Vgb9Njc?eve...

We’re hosting free weekly sessions on Discord with creative, educational, and interactive content for artists of all levels to grow their skills and connect. Join Esther’s ‘Life Drawing Hour’ to sketch, collaborate, and learn together! ✏️🎨 #GameDev #IndieDev
🔗 discord.gg/snappy-gurus...

Behind every great game artist is a mentor who believed in them.
Our latest showreel celebrates the creativity, resilience, and passion of our students and the mentors helping them turn talent into careers. 🎮✨ youtu.be/525F9S6YItA?...
#GameArt #GameDev #IndieDev

Join Ani Kümmel in our 3D Character Art Bootcamp. Get personalized mentorship as you create stylized and realistic characters, develop your artistic voice, and build portfolio-ready models. #3DArt #CharacterArt #GameDev #Bootcamp #ArtMentorship

We’re here in Birmingham at To The Moon Expo!
You can find us at Indie City 🔥 Come say hi and give 'Life Blood Demo' a try! We’re excited to meet everyone, share what we’ve been working on, and connect with fellow game enthusiasts. 🎮 #ToTheMoonExpo #GameDev #IndieGame #LifeBlood #GameExpo

Join Elliott McSherry in our 3D Environment Art Bootcamp as he leads the lighting mentorship. Learn real-time lighting workflows, improve mood and atmosphere in your scenes, and build portfolio-ready environments. #3DArt #LightingArt #GameDev #Bootcamp #IndieDev #Portfolio

💡 It’s time for our weekly dose of inspiration and learning! We’re highlighting a fun fact or tip that can help you sharpen your skills and think about your work in a new way.

#GameIndustry #GameDev #Networking #IndieDev #SnappyGurus

Our next bootcamps are almost here! Before we start, check out this amazing 3D environment “The Ritual” by Tom Bloomfield created during our course. So proud of our students! 💜💚

🔗 www.artstation.com/artwork/zP2gJm

Here’s what they have to say:

#Bootcamp #3DArt #GameArt #indiedev

Join Chris Lane in our 3D Character Art Bootcamp. Learn hands-on techniques for creating both stylized and realistic characters, build portfolio-ready models, and take your character art skills to the next level.
#3DArt #CharacterArt #GameDev #Bootcamp #GameArt #3DModelling #indiedev

Our next bootcamps are coming up! 📚

Alumni and current students can refer a friend:
💚 You get £50
💜 They get £75 off any course

A thank-you to our amazing community for helping artists grow.

ℹ️ Apply here: snappygurus.com/workshop

#3DArt #Portfolio #Bootcamp #GameDev #GameArt #IndieDev

Join Najim Filali Saksak in our 3D Environment Art Bootcamp. Learn hands-on techniques used in the game industry, build portfolio-ready environments, and take your skills to the next level.
#3DArt #EnvironmentArt #GameDev #DigitalArt #Bootcamp #GameArt #3DModeling #IndieDev #gaming

🎃 It’s time for our weekly dose of inspiration and learning! We’re highlighting a fun fact or tip that can help you sharpen your skills and think about your work in a new way.

Source: www.gamesradar.com/halloween-th...

#DidYouKnow #Halloween #Gamer #HorrorGame #indiedev #gamedev

Our next bootcamps are almost here! Before we start, check out this amazing 3D environment “The Repository” by Jordy Rosbergen, created during our course. So proud of our students! 💜💚

🔗 www.artstation.com/artwork/6LoXPN

Here’s what they have to say:

#Bootcamp #3DArt #GameArt #indiedev #gamedev

🎃 Happy Snappy Halloween! 👻

Wishing everyone a day filled with spooky fun, creative costumes, and maybe just a few too many treats… 🍬

#indiedev #gamedev #gaming #indiegame #Halloween #PumpkinCarving

Looking to level up your 3D art? 🎨Join our FREE 3D Character Art Bootcamp Taster for feedback & portfolio tips from industry artists!

📅 TODAY at 6:00 PM (UTC+1)
📍 Join Taster: discord.gg/CgZ22bhA?eve...
🔥 3D Character Art Bootcamp – Apply now: snappygurus.com/3d-character...
#indiedev #gamedev

I am running a free 3D character art taster session for those wanting to find out more on our bootcamps!

If you are struggling to land a job or are working on your portfolio, come get it reviewed!

discord.gg/snappy-gurus...

#gamedev #gameart #portfolio #characterart #3Dart

Our next bootcamps are coming up! 📚

Alumni and current students can refer a friend:
💚 You get £50
💜 They get £75 off any course

A thank-you to our amazing community for helping artists grow.

ℹ️ Apply here: snappygurus.com/workshop

#3DArt #GameIndustry #Portfolio #Bootcamp #GameDev #GameArt

Jordan did a fantastic job representing us at the EGX/ComicCon, sharing insights with passionate people starting their journey in games.

Huge thanks to everyone who came along and to the EGX team for an amazing event! 💚💜

#EGX #GameDev #CareersInGames #ComicCon

Looking to level up your 3D art? 🎨
Join our FREE 3D Environment Art Bootcamp Taster for feedback & portfolio tips from industry artists!

📅 TOMORROW at 5:30 PM (UTC+1)
📍 Join Taster: discord.gg/Wn2KMRpC?eve...

🔥 3D Environment Art Bootcamp – Apply now: snappygurus.com/3d-environme...

We’re proud to see Jordan representing us at EGX and ComicCon! His talk, “The Truth Behind Becoming an Industry-Level Artist,” explores what it really takes to grow as a professional artist. Catch his session and connect after!

#ComicCon #EGX #CreativeCareer #GameIndustry #ArtIndustry

✨ It’s time for our weekly dose of inspiration and learning! We’re highlighting a fun fact or tip that can help you sharpen your skills and think about your work in a new way.

Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXLO...
Get the game on Steam 👉 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

#DidYouKnow #exp33 #goty

Our next bootcamps are almost here! Before we start, check out this amazing 3D character prop “The Gauntlet” by Lorenzo Marconi, created during our course. So proud of our students! 💜💚

🔗 www.artstation.com/artwork/oJYYzO

Here’s what they have to say:

#Bootcamp #3DArt #GameArt

Our first time exhibiting at the Ukie Games Conference! It was amazing to go from being students attending these events to showcasing our own work alongside other game studios. Big shoutout to Segritude Games for sharing your project, and thanks to University of Staffordshire for hosting! 🙌