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Ethan Zink

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Senior II VFX Artist, on the World of @Warcraft team at @Blizzard_Ent Art: https://www.artstation.com/ezink Opinions are my own https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicene_Creed

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World of Warcraft - Ghosts of K'aresh - Mounts - August 2025, Valentina Velieva A set of mounts I had the chance to make custom mount special FX for. These were released in World Of Warcraft expansion: Ghosts of K'aresh (11.2): - Terror of the Night - Terror of the Wastes - Scar...

Another set of mounts that I had the pleasure of creating custom mount special FX for.
The War Within - Ghosts of K'aresh Expansion
www.artstation.com/artwork/L4PvDl

#worldofwarcraft #wow #vfx #realtime

26.11.2025 21:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks! Its fun to support larger storytelling pieces like these.

15.11.2025 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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World of Warcraft - Karesh Environmental - FX, Ethan Zink Thrilled to finally share a look at my Environmental VFX work for World of Warcrafts 11.2 patch. For these I focused on the visual language of the Mana Collectors and Eco Domes, trying to support the ...

Thrilled to finally share a look at my Environmental VFX work for World of Warcrafts 11.2 patch. For these I focused on the visual language of the Mana Collectors and Eco Domes.
#VFX #GameDev #EnvironmentArt #WoW

www.artstation.com/artwork/K3DGex

14.11.2025 15:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Heyyy! #BlizzCon2026! Hope to see you there!

05.11.2025 17:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Some good stylized painting explanations by Dexter Isaac. Applies to #gameart creation as well as concept art

www.threads.com/@dexarts_01

09.10.2025 14:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 73    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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World of Warcraft - Undermine Raid - FX, Ethan Zink I didn't make as much for the 11.1 raid as I usually do. But Here are some neat Biker Gang burnouts and Slime effects/shaders I was able to help out with.

I didn't make as much for the 11.1 raid as I usually do. But Here are some neat Biker Gang burnouts and Slime effects/shaders I was able to help out with. www.artstation.com/artwork/L4yYdK

05.08.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New class on "How to RUIN your mental health as an artist" just dropped ๐Ÿ‘ youtu.be/F-eE9hfGC-Q

(in case you needed help)
#chainsawman #makimachainsawman #reze

27.07.2025 15:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 59    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

You bet your ass. It might be the best example of the board game to videogame conversion out there; it's done by the digital wing of the company that designed Clank to begin with!

store.steampowered.com/app/1722870/...

21.05.2025 19:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Game Developers Conference 2025 Game Developers Conference 2025

Today is the day! At 11:10am PT (Room 3014, West Hall) I will be a part of Game Career Seminar: Killer Portfolio or Portfolio Killer Q&A #GDC2025 and #gameart portfolio reviews 2-5pm PT (Room 3000, West Hall). Look forward to seeing you there!

21.03.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How Decorating Your House Will Work in Player Housing - New Dye Feature Blizzard has released details about how you will decorate your house in WoW Midnight which includes a dye feature!

Blizzard has released details about how you will decorate your house in WoW Midnight which includes a dye feature!

#Midnight #Warcraft

12.03.2025 17:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 84    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
A photograph of a poorly lit, real-life version of the in-game D.R.I.V.E goblin car in an industrial area barely visible through the blue smoke that permeates the background. A green glow emanates from within the grill of the car, reflected on the wet floor below it. Large text below the car reads "When Goblin Engineering Actually Works". The Undermine(d) logo appears above the car.

A photograph of a poorly lit, real-life version of the in-game D.R.I.V.E goblin car in an industrial area barely visible through the blue smoke that permeates the background. A green glow emanates from within the grill of the car, reflected on the wet floor below it. Large text below the car reads "When Goblin Engineering Actually Works". The Undermine(d) logo appears above the car.

How do you convince the crew at BigTime to make a real-life goblin hot rod? You bribe โ€˜em!

Watch Now: https://blizz.ly/4igdRxT

24.02.2025 18:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 149    ๐Ÿ” 27    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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Building A Goblin Hot Rod IRL Featuring BigTime Ever wonder what D.R.I.V.E. could look like in real life? In a collaboration with Blizzard and the team from BigTime, Undermine's craziest hot rod is brought from Azeroth straight to Earth.

Ever wonder what D.R.I.V.E. could look like in real life? In a collaboration with Blizzard and the team from BigTime, Undermine's craziest hot rod is brought from Azeroth straight to Earth.

#warcraft

www.wowhead.com/news/buildin...

24.02.2025 20:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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bronze magic clock fx I made for the floating gateways in Dawn of the Infinite :) #realtimevfx #worldofwarcraft

21.02.2025 15:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Drive Undermine(D) Music - Patch 11.1.0
YouTube video by Wowhead Drive Undermine(D) Music - Patch 11.1.0

Yep, I'm now certain that Undermine is a top 3 ever patch zone listen to this nonsense it's wonderful

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKRy...

08.02.2025 18:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 74    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Devlog #5 - (Ec)static Tiles tapsteady.itch.io/salamancy/de...

#indiedev #gamedev #salamancy #screenshotsaturday

01.02.2025 08:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is the concept & color variants that I did for the Hexflame Coven armor set in The War Within! I had fun trying something different and coming up with a shivarra-themed warlock set.

#art #gameart #conceptart #blizzard #worldofwarcraft #warcraft

16.12.2024 21:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 127    ๐Ÿ” 20    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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World of Warcraft - Miscellaneous - War Within - FX, Ethan Zink

Nothing super Crazy FX-wise with this one, just some simple fun with Propellers, Jets and engines! (I'm an Aviation fan...) www.artstation.com/artwork/QKGDYr

10.12.2024 03:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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24.11.2024 00:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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World of Warcraft - Hero Talent - Warlock - FX, Ethan Zink

Warlock Hero Talent FX :D www.artstation.com/artwork/bgVZKv

23.11.2024 21:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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World of Warcraft - Cosmic Void Phase Transition FX, Ethan Zink Here is the final iteration of the Cosmic Void Phase transition that made it into the Sarkareth fight. If you wanna check out the initial sketches for it here is the link. Enjoy : ) https://...

www.artstation.com/artwork/rJWZoa

23.11.2024 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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World of Warcraft - Lava Dome POI FX, Ethan Zink

www.artstation.com/artwork/KeEm1W

23.11.2024 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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World of Warcraft - Hero Talent - Mage - FX, Ethan Zink

www.artstation.com/artwork/XJPNka

23.11.2024 21:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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World of Warcraft - Blood Liquid Shader - FX, Ethan Zink

www.artstation.com/artwork/wrrvzZ

23.11.2024 21:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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World of Warcraft - Hallowfall Transition - FX, Ethan Zink

www.artstation.com/artwork/Jrr9LA

23.11.2024 21:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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World of Warcraft - Hero Talent - Priest - FX, Ethan Zink

www.artstation.com/artwork/rllq5J

23.11.2024 21:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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World of Warcraft - Honey Kit - FX, Ethan Zink

www.artstation.com/artwork/L4RQaK

23.11.2024 21:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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World of Warcraft - Cosmic Void FX, Ethan Zink Here are some concept paintings/sketches I did for Cosmic Void in 10.1 along with how the actual assets turned out. It was fun trying to figure out what a new iteration of Void would look like and gi...

www.artstation.com/artwork/OGDl9k

23.11.2024 21:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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