Natalie Spitzel | Looking for work!!

A brief guide on writing good alt text for images, which suggests including 1. Who or what 2. Their expression or emotion 3. A description of the image 4. Notable colors 5. Interesting features The included example image and description: "A capybara looking relaxed in a hot spa. Yellow yuzu fruits are floating in the water, and one is balanced on the top of the capybara's head." Dan's addition: saving the "interesting thing" for last is a bit like writing a joke - end with the memorable punchline!

Irregular reminder that alt text on images is a valuable accessibility tool, and also lets your images show in search results or respect mute lists. For instance, I found the below image by searching "capybara alt text".

We desperately need someone with your very specific set of skills, like, RIGHT NOW! OMG!

But ooooooooonly if you're willing to relocate so you can sit in an office and desperately try ignore other people so you can get half as much work done in twice the time 😎

Congratulations on the launch, how exciting!! ❤️🥳

I'll be there to write its epitaph with my human brain and fingers.

I just laughed so hard

I'm so sorry 😔 Metal Hellsinger was such a cool game, I loved the idea. Wishing you all the best ❤️

Unemployment is a terrible soul-sucking experience and I'm sincerely sorry for everyone in the industry waiting out this downturn, though when I see pictures of my former colleagues at the pumpkin patch during the weekday, it does look a lot of fun

seeing a studio publicly support people that they had to lay off and actively try to help them find other jobs with their reach is nice to see but also spiraled me into a deep depression that made me feel worthless so there's that

Natalie Spitzel Experienced 3D Environment Artist in the Game Industry Looking for full-time work

Reminder that I'm looking for work after being affected by layoffs at Giant Squid. 3D Environment Artist, or 3D Artist/Props; ideally a full time position. If your studio or somewhere you know has an opening, please let me know. Thank you ❤️
Portfolio: nataliespitzel.myportfolio.com

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I'm so sorry 😞 Hope you get picked up somewhere great real soon

hideo kojima ass bread

Surprised Pikachu GIF ALT: Surprised Pikachu GIF

Streamer nat and I were watching- "this reminds me of that card from magic... A hammer..."

Me without missing a beat- "Colossus hammer"

Streamer- "it makes you a 10/10... I think it's called colossal hammer or something"

Nat-

hell yeah get on over here

Pokemon Legendary Za'

I WILL NEVER CALL IT "ARK-EUS" ITS "ARSE-EUS" I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL lmao

Wow so much detail on that first one!! Such a cool shot! Mine always come out a blurry over exposed mess 😅

oh HELL nah nuh uh nope

An image of the Nintendo character "Kirby" staring out across the ocean under a starry sky. The text above the image says "I may be stupid"

.. .. ...I am just now learning that it is not, in fact, pronounced "Z dash A" like I have been saying 🥲

It’s really hard to describe to people who are not artists how survival mode does *not* inspire creativity, as the myth would have us believe. It suppresses creativity as you try to limit every possible risk – and the opportunities that come with them.

If you're looking for retro textures I can really recommend @strideh.bsky.social's work! They offer three free packs and a premium one. They look really sharp, have a true Quake-feeling, can be used in commercial projects and were made without use of AI!

strideh.itch.io

Was literally about to comment this lmao

Holy shit how did I never notice these

patrick star from spongebob squarepants holding a notepad and scissors ALT: patrick star from spongebob squarepants holding a notepad and scissors

Ooo that's a good one!

words to live by

A red and white Brittany Spaniel is laying on my legs that are covered in a green and white gingham pattern blanket. His face looks like a normal dog face whereas last time I shared his pictures he had a really swollen cheek

His face is looking so much better!! 🥹

Thank you thank you 🙏

Omfg

Good for her, hope she got the closure she needed but also fuck him hope he never sleeps well again for the rest of his life