In this episode of Pixel Peeps, I talk with Omid Moradi about the relentless work it takes to stand out as a character artist today.

We cover portfolio building, artistic identity, online visibility, taking risks to grow faster, and the mindset required to build a long-term creative career in the game industry.

A conversation about discipline, momentum, and the years of effort behind artistic breakthroughs.

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🔗 Omid's Work here

🔗 Character Class

In this episode of Pixel Peeps, I sit down with character artist and art director Claudiu Tanasie to break down his striking painterly 3D style.

We take a deep dive into his piece Broken Faith, exploring how he blends sculptural brushwork, stylized textures, and experimental rendering techniques to create characters that feel like living illustrations. Claudiu shares insights into his workflow—from simplifying scan data and sculpting expressive forms, to building complex hair systems with XGen and pushing Arnold far beyond its typical use.

We also talk about the bigger picture: developing a personal style, why great work often looks effortless (but isn’t), and how personal projects can shape your career more than client work ever could.

If you’ve ever wondered how to stand out as an artist—or how to make 3D feel more like painting—this one’s for you.

How Hossein Diba made this incredible 3D model of Joel from The Last of Us

Artwork - https://www.artstation.com/artwork/4Nqal1

Hoessein's Channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCfqDgGhh_If83nMOQ4EVDDA

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The Discord - https://discord.gg/NqdhCBJ

My Skin Brushes - https://www.artstation.com/a/1551330

My Work - https://www.artofjhill.com

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