Vessel Forge

“This allows me to enrich environments with greater detail and depth, enhancing their narrative impact and immersiveness."

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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

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Here’s a tip to stay sharp as an artist from Jonathan Benainous, creator of Vessel Forge!

“When I walk down the street, I constantly find myself analyzing the world around me…Attention to detail makes all the difference in our field, and training your eye daily is the best way to keep it sharp.”

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“I also really liked the willingness to engage in content that probably could be limited to mentorship in other programs, namely looking at in progress work and giving advice to move forward with. The overall experience was super validating and really helpful for what I need right now in my career!”

We asked what John’s experience was like at Vessel Forge:

“I really appreciated the targeted nature of the coaching that Jonathan took, not trying to push bullet points, but listening to what I needed first and foremost."

Wondering what it's like to join Vessel Forge? Hear from John Davies, a Senior Environment Artist at Turn Me Up Games, who took our Career Coaching sessions!

Learn about our Career Coaching sessions on the Vessel Forge website by clicking the link below:

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We asked what John’s experience was like at Vessel Forge:

“I really appreciated the targeted nature of the coaching that Jonathan took, not trying to push bullet points, but listening to what I needed first and foremost."

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"When learning alone, it is easy to hit roadblocks and lose hours searching for hidden settings or obscure solutions. This mentorship will equip you with the knowledge and tools to break through those barriers quickly and keep your momentum going.”

“Mastering Houdini is challenging, and I wish I had early guidance on the skills that would best accelerate my growth. Once you can freestyle in Houdini, meaning you can create any idea you have without relying on a tutorial, your learning curve and the quality of your work will grow exponentially."

There’s just 2 spots left in our Technical Art Mentorship for November-December!

Click the link below to learn about the mentorship and secure your place!
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Curious about what you’ll gain from this mentorship? Mentor, Grayson Cotrell, shares his expertise below👇

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In 2025, she was a finalist in multiple categories; Game Development, Career Opportunities, and Rookie of the Year, and earned Draft Selections for “XELVITA | UE5 First Person Parkour Game” and “Kerri Zhang | UE5 Environment Arts.”

She was a Rookie Awards 2024 finalist in Game Development, winning the Excellence Award.

In this Mentee Spotlight we are featuring the incredible work of Kerri Zhang!

Kerri is a Temp Associate Environment Artist at Gunfire Games and was an Environment intern at Turn 10 Studio.

Check out more work on Kerri's ArtStation by clicking the link below!

www.artstation.com/kerri_yt

"The best games teach these concepts in such an engaging and seamless way that the player does not even realize they are learning.”

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Here is a sneak peak of what Grayson said inspired him to become a Vessel Forge mentor:

“There is a connection between teaching and creating video games. In many games, the goal is to introduce the player to a new concept, then later apply that concept to a larger, more complex objective."

We had a great time interviewing our newest mentor, Grayson Cotrell!

Grayson, talks about his experince in the games industry, and why his Technical Art Mentorship will equip you with the tools to break through roadblocks!

Click on the link below to read the Q&A!

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We look forward to meeting fellow artists, industry professionals, and aspiring creatives! Let’s talk about your passion and where it can take you.

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@lightboxexpo.com is a great event for anyone passionate about the entertainment industry. It’s a unique chance to learn from industry leaders, get inspired by world-class artwork and connect with studios and peers.

Our founder and CEO, Jonathan Benainous, will be on the floor October 24th at the Pasadena Convention Center. This is a great opportunity to connect, learn more about our courses, and explore how Vessel Forge can support your journey in video game art.

Visit Vessel Forge at LightBox Expo 2025!

Get your tickets here:
lightboxexpo.com

📅 October 24, 2025
📍 Pasadena Convention Center
300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101

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"I was seeking guidance to better understand the path ahead and what is necessary to maintain balance in my journey. Additionally, I wanted to support a community service that I believe in.”

Rafael enrolled in Vessel Forge’s Career Coaching program, led by Jonathan Benainous, and shared this about his reason to join Vessel Forge:

"I want to be proactive as a newly established artist entering the industry and improve my mid-term vision for my career."

Currently working at Lightspeed LA as an Associate Environment Artist, Rafael’s favorite part of making video game art is the “collaborative process" and “to watch ideas grow organically as they bounce between minds, evolving into something unique.”

In this Vessel Forge mentee spotlight, we’re featuring the amazing work of Rafael Serralheiro!

Check out Rafael’s ArtStation with the link below!

www.artstation.com/rafaelserral...