FORGE YOUR
PORTFOLIO.
This mentorship focuses on Concept, Environment & Character Art. 12 weeks of focused mentorship from a senior Art Director with AAA credits, including Halo Infinite, Rainbow Six: Siege, and Rainbow Six: Extraction.
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY
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SHIPPED TITLES
10
SEATS PER COHORT
12
WEEKS OF MENTORSHIP
BRENDON "BO" BAUMAN
YOUR MENTOR
Brendon is a seasoned Art Director and Generalist with over a decade of experience delivering exceptional visuals for the gaming and digital marketing sectors.
He has led art production for iconic games such as Halo Infinite and Rainbow Six Siege and has partnered with global brands such as Meta, Google, Microsoft, Intel, Boeing, and Volkswagen.
PREVIOUS & UPCOMING TITLES
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
THREE FOCUSED TRACKS
Each track is designed to produce portfolio-ready work by the end of the 12-week cohort. Pick the discipline that matches your career goals.
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CONCEPT ART
Design compelling worlds, props, and visual narratives that communicate ideas clearly and inspire production teams.
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Visual storytelling & ideation
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Thumbnails & composition strategies
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Color keys & mood development
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Production-ready concept sheets
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Art direction communication
$900
/ 12 WEEKS - $300/MONTH
ONLY 10 SEATS AVAILABLE
02
ENVIRONMENT ART
Craft immersive, believable environments that tell stories & establish atmosphere at a professional level.
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World-building & spatial design
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Modular asset creation
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Lighting & atmosphere
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Material & texture libraries
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Environment breakdowns & callouts
$900
/ 12 WEEKS - $300/MONTH
ONLY 10 SEATS AVAILABLE
03
CHARACTER ART
Build memorable characters from concept to final render with industry-standard pipelines and techniques.
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Anatomy & stylization
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3D sculpting & retopology
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Texturing & material definition
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Posing & presentation renders
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Portfolio-ready character sheets
$900
/ 12 WEEKS - $300/MONTH
ONLY 10 SEATS AVAILABLE
BEFORE YOU APPLY
EXPECTATIONS
This isn't a beginner course — it's a mentorship built to push artists who already have the basics into professional territory. Here's the foundation you need before joining.
BASIC 3D KNOWLEDGE
You should be comfortable navigating a 3D application and producing simple & detailed geometry.
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Familiar with Blender & Zbrush
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Create and manipulate basic meshes
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Understands lighting basics
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Understands rendering basics
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Has exported at least one 3D asset
DIGITAL PAINTING
You should be able to paint digitally with some level of intentionality, controlling your brush to communicate form, light, and mood rather than just sketching loosely.
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Familiar with Photoshop or Procreate
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Understands layers and masking
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Familiar with color & value in painting
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Familiar with image resolution
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Can produce a digital illustration
ART FUNDEMENTALS
Strong foundational art skills are the backbone of every great portfolio. You don't need to be a master, but you should understand and actively apply the core principles of visual art.
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Understanding of perspective
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Understanding of proportion
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Knowledge of color theory and value
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Knowledge composition & hierarchy
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Can translate reference into artwork
THE PROCESS
HOW IT WORKS
A structured 12-week journey from where you are now to where studios want you to be.
01
APPLY
Submit your current portfolio and goals. Not everyone is accepted; this ensures a focused, high-quality cohort.
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ONBOARD
Receive your personalized 12-week roadmap, join the private community, and meet your cohort.
03
CREATE
Weekly assignments, bi-weekly critique sessions, and personalized feedback. Build polished portfolio pieces over 12 weeks.
04
REFORGE
Graduate with polished portfolio-ready pieces, an art director's stamp of approval, and a network of peers.
WHAT YOU GET
WEEKLY STRUCTURE
Every week follows a consistent rhythm, so you know exactly what to expect.
BI-WEEKLY
1-ON-1 CRITIQUE SESSION
A dedicated session where I review your progress, give targeted feedback on your work, and share industry insights tailored to your goals.
MONTHLY
CAREER STRATEGY CALL
A deeper conversation focused on your career trajectory, portfolio strategy, and long-term goals.
ALWAYS ON
PRIVATE DISCORD COMMUNITY
Async feedback, resource sharing, and connection with your cohort. Ask questions anytime between sessions.
WEEK 12
FINAL PORTFOLIO REVIEW
A comprehensive review of your best work from the mentorship, polished to a standard you can confidently show studios.