online environment art academy

training the next generation of game environment artists since 2019

affordable learning resources made for you.

Since 2019 we've been building a new for of education tailored to a new generation of environment artists.

exclusive community
Trusted by over 300 current members, constantly evolving to your needs.
weekly feedback
Each Wednesday we have dedicated feedback sessions for our members.
portfolio reviews
Weekly reviews discussing how to take your portfolio to the next level.
common tips and tricks
Shared with a 250 page "Environment Art Handbook"
workshops
We invite 2 industry professionals to give talks about their craft each month.
challenges
Twice a year we host the biggest Team Based Environment Art Challenge there is.
courses
Currently running in early access, we are trailing a our academy. Building trajectories for self thaught people or artists who want guidance alike.
group lessons
Building on our courses we offer dedicated group lessons with industry professionals.

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300

STUDENTS

Already trust us with taking their environment art skills to the next level.

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55

Workshops

With 2 new workshops a month with industry professionals sharing their knowledge.

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27

Lessons

Our current selection of in depth lessons on topics offered in our Academy courses.

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100

portfolio's reviewed

Reviewed weekly, giving you actionable portfolio advice to work towards.

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250

Tips and Tricks

Compiled into one massive PDF booklet, with quick tips for you to use on your journey.

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400

feedback sessions

Take part in weekly feedback sessions every Wednesday, livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

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15

team
challenges

The biggest team based environment challenge there is, putting you in a real production scenario with other artists.

who is this for?

Our content is made by professionals with years of industry experience, ensuring that there is something to learn regardless of where you are in your career.

new starters

Just starting on your artistic journey

graduates

Ready for your first experience

Professionals

Already got experience?

Studios

Improve your artist's skillsets

new starters

We have specific roadmaps that teach you all the core skills you need to become aquinted with skills like. Modelling, UV Unwrapping, Baking, Texturing and eventually making a simple presentation inside of Unreal Engine.

recent graduates

Already know the basics? But still feel like you are missing skills to take your portfolio to the next level, we have lesson that teach you all about art fundamentals, environmental storytelling and advanced techniques such as creating terrain with Gaea for Unreal.

Professionals

Already working in the industry, but feeling like you want to learn more and upskill your work, then our lessons on PLACEHOLDER are for you.

Studios

For studios looking for specialised services we offer various advanced courses on industry applicable techniques or to deepen fundamental knowledge such as Color Theory, Shape language, etc...

Advanced lessons such as sitting up collisions, working with navmesh, etc...

learn directly from the games industry

We tap into the expertise of the artists behind the games you love, sharing fresh workflows, insights, and actionable tips the moment they drop.

Lucy Ayling
3D Artist
Flix Interactive
Johann William Loffler
Lead Prop Artist
PUBG Amsterdam
Luis Mesquita
Senior Environment Artist
Studio Ellipsis / FunPlus
Harry Georg
3D Artist
Frontier Developments
Ben MCdonald
Senior Environment Artist
Expression Games
Salvador Sanchez
Lighting Artist
Playground Games
Owen Westfield-Bell
Lead Vehicle Artist
Cloud Imperium Games
Frederieke Wagner
Environment Artist
Climax Studios
Andrew Lytle
Environment Artist
PlayStation San Diego Studio
Anngelica Renea
Lead Lighting Artist
Insomniac Games
Óscar Sánchez
Prop Artist
Romero Games
Piotr Zaraś
3D Artist
Duckasaurus games
Verena Gruse
Senior Environment/Prop artist
Ubisoft Berlin
Danielle Villacorte
3D Artist
Ubisoft Philippines
Scot Daniel burns
Artist
Flix Interactive
Brigitte Fuker
Junior Environment Artist
Playground Games
Lloyd James
Vehicle Artist III
Cloud Imperium Games
Matt Cane
Vehicle Artist III
Cloud Imperium Games
Teodor Ivanov
Environment Artist & Supervisor/Mentor
Ubisoft
Alina Gromova
Senior Environment Artist
Flix Interactive
Georg Shao
Prop Artist
PUBG Studio Amsterdam
Rishab Nanda
Lead Environment Artist
Crytek
Angelo Tsiflas
Senior Lighting Artist
Sumo Digital
Zehra Khan
Lead Environment Artist
Fortis Games
Tomer Meltser
Freelance
Dekogon
Jeryce Dianingana
Senior Environment Artist
Electronic Arts
Evelin Toth
Lead on Workshops
Beyond Extent
Tabea Soiron
Environment Artist
Freelance
Jake Benbow
Bithell Games
Adam Dencker
Environment Artist
EA DICE
Dennis Welling
Environment Artist / Foliage Artist
Electric Square
Ioana Oprisan
Environment Artist
Wushu Studios
Ross Garrard
Environment Artist
Flix Interactive

education tailored to your needs

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COMMUNITY

tier

$5

Per month

WORKSHOP

tier

$12.5

Per month

ACADEMY

tier

$49.99

Per month

Includes

exclusive Discord
Community

Network, collaborate, and grow with passionate environment artists worldwide.

Portfolio Reviews

Receive actionable feedback to refine your work and boost your industry readiness.

weekly feedback

Get live, constructive critiques to keep your projects moving forward.

Environment Artist Handbook

Access a 250‑page guide full of workflows, pro tips, and industry benchmarks.

live workshops

Learn directly from industry professionals in bi‑monthly interactive sessions.

Workshop library

Revisit workshops anytime and get early access to our current catalogue.

online academy

Instantly unlock lessons and resources as our catalog grows.

Pre-built roadmaps

Follow structured paths to master techniques at your own pace.

portfolio building lessons

Craft a standout portfolio with guided lessons from concept to final breakdown.

career development advice

Learn how to present yourself, negotiate confidently, and thrive professionally.

On demand portfolio reviews

Skip the line and get instant portfolio reviews to check your progress.

COMMUNITY

tier

$54

save 6€

Per year

WORKSHOP

tier

$135

save 15€

Per year

ACADEMY

tier

$600

save 50€

Per year

Includes

exclusive Discord
Community

Network, collaborate, and grow with passionate environment artists worldwide.

Portfolio Reviews

Receive actionable feedback to refine your work and boost your industry readiness.

weekly feedback

Get live, constructive critiques to keep your projects moving forward.

Environment Artist Handbook

Access a 250‑page guide full of workflows, pro tips, and industry benchmarks.

live workshops

Learn directly from industry professionals in bi‑monthly interactive sessions.

Workshop library

Revisit workshops anytime and get early access to our current catalogue.

online academy

Instantly unlock lessons and resources as our catalog grows.

Pre-built roadmaps

Follow structured paths to master techniques at your own pace.

portfolio building lessons

Craft a standout portfolio with guided lessons from concept to final breakdown.

career development advice

Learn how to present yourself, negotiate confidently, and thrive professionally.

On demand portfolio reviews

Skip the line and get instant portfolio reviews to check your progress.

COMMUNITY

tier

$5

Per month

WORKSHOPS

tier

$12.5

Per month

ACADEMY

tier

$49.99

Per month

join

Includes

exclusive Discord
Community

Network, collaborate, and grow with passionate environment artists worldwide.

Portfolio Reviews

Receive actionable feedback to refine your work and boost your industry readiness.

weekly feedback

Get live, constructive critiques to keep your projects moving forward.

Environment Artist Handbook

Access a 250‑page guide full of workflows, pro tips, and industry benchmarks.

live workshops

Learn directly from industry professionals in bi‑monthly interactive sessions.

Workshop library

Revisit workshops anytime and get early access to our current catalogue.

online academy

Instantly unlock lessons and resources as our catalog grows.

Pre-built roadmaps

Follow structured paths to master techniques at your own pace.

portfolio building lessons

Craft a standout portfolio with guided lessons from concept to final breakdown.

career development advice

Learn how to present yourself, negotiate confidently, and thrive professionally.

On demand portfolio reviews

Skip the line and get instant portfolio reviews to check your progress.

what do our students say

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As a first-time user, I was a bit hesitant, but I am so glad I took the plunge. The process was smooth, and the end result was fantastic. I appreciate the clear communication and the effort put into making sure I was happy with my order. I will definitely be back!

David Wilson

I have used this service multiple times, and each time has been a pleasure. The staff is friendly, and the results are consistently excellent. They listen to feedback and make improvements, which shows their commitment to customer satisfaction. Highly recommended!

Emily Davis

This company truly cares about its customers. From the moment I reached out, I felt supported and informed. The product I received was top-notch, and the delivery was faster than I anticipated. I will be recommending this service to my friends and family!

Michael Johnson

The quality of the product exceeded my expectations. I was impressed by the attention to detail and the level of customer service provided. Every question I had was answered promptly, and I felt valued as a customer. I will definitely be returning for future purchases!

Jane Smith

I had an amazing experience with this service. The team was incredibly helpful and attentive to my needs. They went above and beyond to ensure that I was satisfied with the final product. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality service!

John Doe

meet the team

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Timothy Dries

Founder & creative director

Timothy been working in games for around 10 years now, working for companies such as Frontier Developments, Ubisoft and Playground Games. He's been chasing his dreams of creating immersive worlds.

Sunny Day

Team Challenge & Academy Production

Sunny is at the helm of organisation for Beyond Academy and Team Challenges. She is a content producer and product manager with a background in design, digital visuals, and engagement, and has experience within indie and AA game development in both 3D and Generalist roles. A fan of PvP shooters, she has a soft spot for hard surface modelling.

Josh J Beck

Workshop Organizer

By day I work in IT consulting, by night (and weekends, and lunch breaks) I'm building environments and props. Been doing hard-surface modeling and texturing for about 5 years, with the last 2 focused on leveling up my environment art: tiling materials, trim sheets, larger scene work. Currently building out a bigger environment piece to push those skills further.

FAQ

who is this for?

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why would i choose this over a formal education?

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How much time is expected per week?

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How do these courses work?

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Do the courses offer certificates?

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What software do I need?

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do you also offer 1-to-1 mentorships?

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Still have questions? let us know on support@beyondextent.com

community

grow together

Our community is at our focus, with around 700 members helping each other out with regular work streams where we get together and help each other grow.

resources

expand your knowledge

With countless resources that we are tweaking and expanding on whenever we see the oppurtunity to do so.

Currently this includes, weekly feedback livestreams, Monthly portfolio reviews, challenges and more, designed to get you to the next level.

community

push beyond your limits

Designed to push you into new ventures and to make sure you are never stagnant, these challenges will make sure you are always on the bleeding edge.

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become a better artist

We believe our strength comes from growing together and helping each other. Being surrounded and working together with industry talent increasing your success.

your journey

your
journey
awaits

Your journey awaits, and to help you get started we give you a 250 page book included in your membership that is filled with tips and tricks that will increase your artistic success.