Mentorship
About Me
I've worked on high-end assets since 2017, mostly hyper-realistic texturing for feature films, episodic and cinematics, at studios like Pixomondo, Trixter, MPC, DNEG and Weta FX. Some of that work is in Dune: Part Two, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Sonic 2 and Game of Thrones Season 8.
I've also taught for a long time: at Think Tank Training Centre, Bournemouth University and The Animation Workshop, and as a mentor at Side Academy, PIXL VISN and Think Tank Online.
- Think Tank Training Centre
- Bournemouth University
- The Animation Workshop
- Side Academy
- PIXL VISN
- Think Tank Online
Who It's For
It's for asset artists, and for students who want to become one. Maybe you're still in school, maybe you've just finished, maybe you're a junior who wants to move toward film work.
You don't need to know everything already. Bring the work you have, and we'll figure out what to learn next and why.
What We Cover
Texturing
Photoreal texturing for film and episodic: reference, projection, displacement, and building maps that hold up close to camera.
Surfacing & Lookdev
Taking an asset from textures to a believable shader, and checking it under the light it will actually be seen in.
Portfolio & Reel
Honest feedback on your reel and portfolio, and on which pieces to cut, fix or make next.
Career Guidance
What studios look for in an asset artist, how to apply, and how to plan the next year of learning.
How It Works
Get in touch
Send me a message with a bit about yourself, what you're working on and a link to your work.
We talk it through
We look at where you are, where you want to get to, and whether this is the right fit.
One to one sessions
We meet for an hour at a time and work through your projects together. You get clear next steps after each session.
Packages
Portfolio Review
$250USD
≈ CAD 356
I go through your reel or portfolio before we meet, then we talk it through for an hour: what a lead will notice first, what to cut and what to make next.
- One 60-minute session
- A written plan within two days
- The recording
Credited toward the 8-Week Mentorship if you upgrade within 14 days.
Get in Touch8-Week Mentorship
$1,200USD
≈ CAD 1,709
$200 per session
Built around one asset or one problem in your reel. It isn't step-by-step training. It's the feedback a lead would give you on a real show.
- Six 60-minute sessions over eight weeks
- Weekly written notes on your work
- Chat with me between sessions
- Recordings of every session
- A final review of your reel
Portfolio to Studio
$2,700USD
≈ CAD 3,846
For when you're getting ready to apply for studio jobs. We plan the portfolio, build it, and get your applications ready together.
- Twelve 60-minute sessions over about five months
- Two reel reviews, at the start and at the end
- A review of your applications
- A mock interview
- Chat with me between sessions
- Recordings of every session
Questions
Is this a course?
No. There are millions of tutorials online already. The mentorship is about understanding the workflows and getting guidance on your own learning path.
Who is it for?
Asset artists, especially anyone aiming at photoreal texturing for film, episodic and cinematics.
How much does it cost, and how long does it last?
It depends on the package. A Portfolio Review is a single hour for $250. The 8-Week Mentorship is $1,200 for six sessions over eight weeks, and Portfolio to Studio is $2,700 for twelve sessions over about five months. All prices are in USD.
When are sessions scheduled?
We set the times together, around my studio work and your time zone. I'm based in Vancouver.
Want to work together?
Tell me where you are and what you want to get better at. If you're not sure which package fits, ask and we'll work it out.
Get in Touch