Master your Environments.

Freelance Concept Artist & CEO at CGVERSE
Character Illustration | 2D | 3D | Environment | Design
Concept artist Illustrator Mentor FounderAbout
As a mentor and founder of CGVerse, Christopher Schiefer understands that the path of an artist can feel full of challenges. He knows the deep frustration of feeling stuck, the confusion of a messy process, and the pain when your work doesn’t have the quality you dream of. It’s a struggle he has navigated himself while working for top clients like Karakter Design studios Berlin, Mad head studios Hong Kong, NetEase Games & Warner Bros.: Lord of the Rings: Rise to War.
Christopher is a mentor and friend who truly cares about your well-being. He believes that art is not just about skill, but also about overcoming the mental hurdles we all face: the imposter syndrome that tells you you’re not good enough, the fear of rejection, and the crushing weight of burnout.
He has guided artists from studios like Wizard of the Coast, Technicolor, FZD School, Forge Reply, Sumo Digital, Splat, Ubisoft and Gameloft, helping them find a clearer path. His goal is to provide a supportive space where you can learn a structured workflow, build lasting confidence, and begin to find your own unique voice for a sustainable and fulfilling creative career. He has been featured on platforms such as 3DTotal.com, 80.lv, and momenta.online.
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Pro
beginner to advanced
1:1 Class size
2 Day(s) per Week
90 Minutes per Session
7 Module(s)
2 certificate(s)
2-3 Portfolio images
Modules
2 months
$ 859/month
Massive
beginner to advanced
1:1 Class size
2 Day(s) per Week
90 Minutes per Session
11 Module(s)
2 certificate(s)
3-4 Portfolio images
Modules
4 months
$ 799/month
Composition
We go through Gestalt Theory, design principles, composition tactics, and visual human perception and manipulate those fundamentals to our advantage.
Light matching and perspective matching are important tasks for each asset you place in a 2D space.
Intro + Pro + Massive
Problem Solving

2D reference, marketing, naming conventions, 3D base models or rigs and many more.
To stay organized with your clients and yourself personally. We teach you how to properly use your resources, and what quality to look for. Where to find what you need for personal and client work!
Intro + Pro + Massive
Create large 3D environments
Choose a subject and we go for it together.
Creating Large environments can take some time but we are here to speed it up for you with our experience of 15+ Years in 3D. You can get there much faster with a lot of effective workflows, tools, and principles that we teach.
Pro + Massive
Gather 3D Resources
One Massive advantage of 3D is the ability to reuse content. This is only possible if you work organized and in specific ways. We will show you how to collect assets for personal or client work. ( It is necessary to some extent these days)
Pro + Massive
Instancing
Complexity equals simplicity.
We help you to see something complex as something simple by breaking it down into smaller digestible pieces. For example, understanding complex cities or just intricate architecture.
Pro + Massive
Fast 3D modeling techniques
The key to pulling off custom modular environment assets is to have control.
Control is key for every creative process.
We show you how to create complexity out of simplicity in modeling in the fastest way.
Pro + Massive
Carve your 3D models quickly
We will cover this one extensively.
Just cut it how you want it to be. When deadlines for concept design are close, then booleans will help you push through faster.
Pro + Massive
Image Delivery to client

The ACES color space is the current industry standard for lossless color quality, conversions, and more. It is necessary to prepare for the future as an artist to deliver high-quality results. Artists have to share files with teammates and therefore are required to do so in a proper color-managed environment!
only Massive
Company Hierarchies

How to get hired for a studio or dream project can be intimidating. There are several mindsets to adopt when approaching work as a professional artist.
*This module will only be held upon your initiative response after completing all months.
only Massive
Interviews

Exposure can be beneficial to help attract clients and improve your international attention.
*This module will be conducted based on the achieved level of polish at the end of your mentorship.
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Understanding Client Needs

Learn how to structure your portfolio to maximize the impression of your efforts.
LinkedIn and a proper presentation of your personal and professional work can help stand out.
*This module will be conducted after successfully finishing all acquired mentorship months with Christopher and Adam
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Illustration Mentorship | Monika Palosz
This illustration mentorship with Monika Palosz will help build in-depth projects to raise awareness for your portfolio. Let you know how clients work and get to know the required skills in the entertainment industry. Help you with anatomy, composition, and more.
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Illustration Mentorship | Christopher Schiefer
This Illustration Mentorship is for artists who often feel stuck or confused about their process. If you struggle with a lack of patience or feel your work lacks the quality and precision you want, this mentorship offers direct guidance. You will have the opportunity to work with Christopher Schiefer to learn a clearer, more confident workflow. We will focus on key areas like Storytelling, Composition, and Rendering to help you overcome these challenges. The goal is to provide you with the tools and understanding to improve your work and build confidence in your skills and learn with a friend who wants to push you beyond your limits.
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Illustration Mentorship | Vincent Tran
This Intermediate illustration mentorship with Vincent Tran will help push you forward on your quality goals. Vincent Tran will help you with storytelling, composition, rendering and more.
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