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◂ Alexei Popovici ▸
◂ Alexei Popovici ▸
Bestiarum Miniatures │bestiarumgames.com
Charlotte, United States

Summary

Greetings! I'm Founder and Art Director of Bestiarum Games boasting over a decade of professional experience across diverse creative landscapes.

What truly ignites my creativity is the crafting of intricate worlds and complex characters with rich visual styles and compelling backgrounds. Each sculpture or digital asset I or my team creates is a narrative unto itself, designed to engage the audience on multiple levels.

🎮 From Pixels to Play
I started my journey in the video game industry, climbing the ranks from a Character Artist to a Lead Character Artist.
I was honored to visit Wargaming Studio in Minsk twice, sharing my expertise in character anatomy and digital sculpting.

🎲 The Board Game Connection
As an Art Director and Lead Sculptor, I've contributed to the design and development of several different board games, each with its unique challenges and creative rewards.

🚀 The Birth of Bestiarum Games
My recent endeavor, Bestiarum Games, stands as a testament to my skills and passions. The studio specializes in creating high-quality miniatures for board games and RPG adventures, and it serves as a platform where all of my creative worlds intersect.

🔗 Let's Connect
I'm always eager to discuss all things related to art, world-building, or any potential collaborative opportunities. Feel free to reach out!

Skills

Concept ArtConcept DesignRendering3D ModelingDigital SculptingTexturingRetopologyHigh-poly ModelingPBR Texturing

Software proficiency

3ds Max
3ds Max
Keyshot
Keyshot
Photoshop
Photoshop
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Painter
Substance 3D Designer
Substance 3D Designer
Marmoset Toolbag
Marmoset Toolbag
ZBrush
ZBrush
TopoGun
TopoGun
Marvelous Designer
Marvelous Designer
UVLayout
UVLayout

Experience

  • 3D Character/ Concept Artist - Outsource at Dethrone Games
    February 2015 - Present

    I am responsible for delivering concepts and 3D sculpts of the characters for board game "Darkness"

    https://www.facebook.com/dethronegames

  • 3D Character/ Concept Artist - Outsource at Dark Gate Games
    October 2014 - Present

    I am responsible for delivering concepts and 3D sculpts of the characters for board games "VHunters" and "Neo Morphosis".

    www.darkgategames.com

  • Lead 3D Character Artist - Full time at Dark Stork Studios
    Poznan, Poland
    October 2014 - June 2015

  • 3D Character/ Concept Artist - Outsource at Penumbra Game Studio
    February 2013 - June 2014

  • 3D Artist - Outsource at Game Cartel
    September 2012 - June 2013

  • 3D Artist at Freelance
    June 2012 - September 2012

  • 3D Artist - Full time at Magicindie
    Chisinau, Moldova
    October 2011 - June 2012