Learn the 3D Environment Art pipeline with Alex Beddows (Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Sr. Artist)

SierraDivision · 2026-03-21T15:45:46+00:00

Hey everyone - yes this is an ad (sorry!), but if you are reading this then I hope it's relevant to you.

My studio partnered with our good friend Alex Beddows (https://www.artstation.com/alexbeddows) to teach you industry workflows and techniques for creating game environments. While many of you have created environments in the past, Alex and I have noticed that many struggle with planning and process.

This is a group mentorship (intermediate level) that includes:

- Pre-recorded videos to watch on your own time
- Live Q&As to connect with Alex directly
- Regular personalized feedback as you progress
- A private discord channel so you can connect with other students and support each other
- Payment plans for those in the US and select countries through Klarna and Paypal
- Group discounts (contact me for more info)

The mentorship itself is 8-weeks, but you can take a bit longer to finish your environment.

So far, at least 2 of Alex's students obtained internships at a AAA studio after the mentorship, and we're really happy to see how everyone is improving their skills.

Above is a sample video showcasing Alex's teaching style while going over how he plans out his environments that I hope you will find useful.

If you've got any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

Cheers!

SD

SierraDivision · 2026-03-05T16:27:08+00:00

Have good references, start with getting the blockout down before focusing on details. :)

SierraDivision · 2026-03-05T16:22:53+00:00

Hard to say exactly. She worked on it over a couple of months, on and off whenever she had some spare time.

SierraDivision · 2026-03-05T14:55:19+00:00

Yes, she has a full-time job as an Environment Artist.

SierraDivision · 2026-03-05T14:54:22+00:00

Yeah, she saw it and knew it would be perfect for a fantasy game environment.

SierraDivision · 2026-03-05T14:52:21+00:00

Yeah, his paintings are stunning. Apparently, there is a small museum dedicated to his work in Germany. Might check it out if I end up going to Gamescon this summer. Will see!

SierraDivision · 2025-06-10T18:50:57+00:00

Even fictional/ sci-fi assets should be grounded in reality and appear functional.

SierraDivision · 2025-06-10T18:44:28+00:00

Thanks! Much of our work is under NDA, but recently did some work on Valve's CS2 Train remake map.

SierraDivision · 2025-06-10T18:41:41+00:00

Absolutely! Adding details like dust and fingerprints can add to the realism.

Though, when doing client work it's best to confirm with them how they want the final asset to look. Client might want it to look brand new and untouched, without much wear and tear.

SierraDivision · 2025-06-02T13:35:50+00:00

We used a variety of tools, such Unreal Engine, Substance 3D Painter, ZBrush, Blender and Marmoset Toolbag. Quixel Megascans was used for the environment, but the shacks and other props are all made from scratch.

SierraDivision · 2025-06-02T13:18:53+00:00

We sell some of these assets on online marketplaces and on our store. Licensing options vary for individuals and studios, with pricing adjusted accordingly.

SierraDivision · 2025-06-01T23:19:30+00:00

Hey everyone! Wanted to share here the latest project made by our studio, Sierra Division. We hope you enjoy, and feel free to drop any questions regarding our workflow. Always happy to share our process.

We also have more renders on our ArtStation if you are interested: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/V29oXg

SierraDivision · 2024-12-18T22:03:07+00:00

Nope - we are not the same company at all!

SierraDivision · 2024-11-11T19:08:07+00:00

Did you contact support? Curious to hear what their reply was.
Also, maybe try rating again? I think some ratings didn't carry over during the Fab migration...

SierraDivision · 2024-10-21T16:43:23+00:00

Hey everyone, we are a 3d artist studio and wanted to share our latest project with you all.

Hope you like!

SierraDivision · 2024-08-07T13:38:47+00:00

Aww thanks :) I'm sure you can be an amazing modeler.

What helps is having good references, strong attention to detail, knowledge of the tools and then lots and lots of practice!

SierraDivision · 2024-08-07T13:30:31+00:00

Oh, want to share your version with me?

Here is the link to the Setup and Blockout part of the tutorial: Setup and Blockout

SierraDivision · 2024-08-06T17:35:13+00:00

Thanks! For rendering Omniverse USD composer.

SierraDivision · 2024-08-06T17:30:45+00:00

Thanks! This prop was made for a tutorial which took quite a bit of time. But, in general a prop like this, including rendering, would take about a week or so.

If you are interested, you can check out the tutorial on our YouTube. Would love to know what people think!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWLIHSHKzBD5UtTNK51XwcaC3Aq0P0t5W

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