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Lauren Taylor

@laurenmt1.bsky.social

Co-Founder of Snappy Gurus. ๐ŸŽฎ ๐ŸŒณ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽฎโœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒธ๐Ÿ“ธ ๐Ÿฉธโ€ขWishlist Life Blood on Steamโ€ข๐Ÿฉธ My GameDev Discord: https://discord.gg/snappy-gurus-911077082489049108 My email: lauren@snappygurus.com

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Check out this upcoming Narrative Design course! Super excited for this, and cannot wait to see everyone's projects and portfolios by the end ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

#gamedev #gamedesign #writing #indiedev

24.02.2026 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hell yeah!! Super excited for this!! ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ”ฅ

24.02.2026 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Check out some of these awesome community contributions to our Tuesday Life Drawing sessions! ๐ŸŽจ

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

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

#gameart #gamedev #artists #digitalart

04.02.2026 15:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you, Happy new year!! ๐Ÿ’–๐ŸŽ‰

02.01.2026 16:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy new year everyone!! News years resolution : to go on at least 1 holiday ๐Ÿ˜ด๐Ÿคž

#photography

02.01.2026 16:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

10.11.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Join Ani Kรผmmel 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

13.11.2025 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Check out our students showreel!! ๐ŸŽ‰

14.11.2025 17:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our next bootcamps are almost here! Before we start, check out this amazing 3D environment โ€œThe Repositoryโ€ by Jordy Rosbergen, created during our course. So proud of our students! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ”— www.artstation.com/artwork/6LoXPN

Hereโ€™s what they have to say:

#Bootcamp #3DArt #GameArt #indiedev #gamedev

31.10.2025 17:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

06.11.2025 17:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our next bootcamps are coming up! ๐Ÿ“š

Alumni and current students can refer a friend:
๐Ÿ’š You get ยฃ50
๐Ÿ’œ They get ยฃ75 off any course

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

โ„น๏ธ Apply here: snappygurus.com/workshop

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

05.11.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

03.11.2025 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nobody ever tells you how hard pumpkin carving is!! Snappy Halloween ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป

#gamedev #photography #snappygurus

31.10.2025 12:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

30.10.2025 12:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ Itโ€™s time for our weekly dose of inspiration and learning! Weโ€™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 ๐Ÿ‘‰ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

#DidYouKnow #exp33 #goty

25.10.2025 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’œ

#EGX #GameDev #CareersInGames #ComicCon

28.10.2025 17:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our next bootcamps are coming up! ๐Ÿ“š

Alumni and current students can refer a friend:
๐Ÿ’š You get ยฃ50
๐Ÿ’œ They get ยฃ75 off any course

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

โ„น๏ธ Apply here: snappygurus.com/workshop

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

29.10.2025 17:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Come by for portfolio feedback, industry advice, and a chat about what we do at Snappy Gurus. Letโ€™s connect and talk about your next steps!

#UKIE #SnappyGurus #GameDev #PortfolioReview #CareerInGames

22.10.2025 10:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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3D Character Art Bootcamp Taster - Feedback & Portfolio Review
Get expert feedback from industry pros + a sneak peek at our brand new course we added! ๐Ÿ‘€๐ŸŽจ

Join the taster on Discord: discord.gg/snappy-gurus...
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/snappy-gur...

#Discord #3DArt #GameArt

23.10.2025 11:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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! ๐Ÿ™Œ

23.10.2025 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our next bootcamps are almost here! Before we start, check out this amazing 3D character prop โ€œThe Gauntletโ€ by Lorenzo Marconi, created during our course. So proud of our students! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ”— www.artstation.com/artwork/oJYYzO

Hereโ€™s what they have to say:

#Bootcamp #3DArt #GameArt

24.10.2025 16:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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[NEW] 3D Character Art Bootcamp โ€“ Applications Open!

Bridge the gap from study to industry. In 13 weeks, get mentorship, feedback, and build a portfolio that shows your skills for a professional 3D art career.

โ„น๏ธ Find out more or Apply here: bit.ly/4ng5e8v

#3DArt #GameDev #Portfolio #GameIndustry

21.10.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you are struggling to land interviews, feel demotivated by the current job market and need some support, please reach out to us!

Our team is on hand to support grads and entry level game devs and artists who are struggling moving forward in their careers.

Send us a message!๐Ÿซ‚

#gamedev #artist

17.10.2025 13:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jordan will be joining a panel at EGX London titled โ€œThe Truth Behind Becoming an Industry-Level Artistโ€, where heโ€™ll share tips on art portfolio dos and donโ€™ts and how to break into the industry.

๐Ÿ“… Sun 26 Oct, 1:15 PM (UTC+1)
๐Ÿ“ Comic Con & EGX, London

#ComicCon #GameDev #EGX #Portfolio

20.10.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ

17.10.2025 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"You need to have 3-5 years of experience for this entry-level position"

17.10.2025 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“ข Snappy Gurus will be at Ukie, hosted by University of Staffordshire!

Weโ€™ll be chatting with game students, giving portfolio reviews, and sharing more about what we do and how we help artists grow. Come say hi!

#GameDev #3DArt #Ukie #PortfolioReview #GameIndustry

15.10.2025 11:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What more could we ask for in a review!? We have had some brilliant feedback so far on just the demo, and are actively working on the next patch!

Have you played Life Blood yet?
store.steampowered.com/app/3920230/...

#Retro #indiedev #LifeBlood #darksouls #rpg

14.10.2025 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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3D Environment Art Bootcamp โ€“ Applications Openโ€ผ๏ธ

Bridge the gap from study to industry. In 10 weeks, get mentorship, feedback, and build a portfolio that shows your skills for a professional 3D art career.

โ„น๏ธ Find out more or Apply here: bit.ly/3W06u4z

#3DArt #GameDev #Portfolio #GameIndustry

14.10.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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You awaken on the Ritual Altar inside the Life Cathedral with no memory or strength.

How long has it been? Who are you?

#retro #indiedev #LifeBlood

13.10.2025 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0