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Krass Kollektiv

@krasskollektiv.com

We create the Concept Art for your next game. Without any AI bullshit. Previous work: THQ Nordic, Supercell, SYBO and some other cool folks. https://bio.site/KrassKollektiv

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Krass Kollektiv @krasskollektiv.com · 5d ago

Outer Carrion Fields - Project 5 Clients: @thqnordic.com, KAIKO Art Direction: @rebelgarden.bsky.social Artists @simonstoetzel.bsky.social @timomimus.bsky.social @nikogesell.bsky.social Artur Fast Alexander Thümler Check the full collection on our Art Station. www.artstation.com/artwork/ndYDd6

Krass Kollektiv @krasskollektiv.com · last wk.

Not sure how much art you need to prepare before your Steam launch and why? We got you covered 😉 www.krasskollektiv.com/blog/how-much-art-do-you-need-before-launching-your-marketing-campaign #SteamCapsuelArt #KeyArt #GameArt #VisualDevelopment #NoAI

How much art do you need before launching your Steam page? | Game Art Outsourcing Studio for Indie & AA Games | KRASS KOLLEKTIV

The #1 thing you need before fucking up your marketing art.

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Krass Kollektiv @krasskollektiv.com · 2w ago

Summer melting you to the bones? How about a trip to the frozen lands of The Snowowl Wardens? Buildings by our top-notch Concept Artist & Illustrator, @simonstoetzel.bsky.social 🔥 Check them all out. www.artstation.com/artwork/41bDKY #VisualDevelopment #ConceptArt #EnvironmentArt #Stylized #NoAI

Krass Kollektiv @krasskollektiv.com · 2w ago

Don't know if hiring an artist or working with the studio is the right choice? We put together a few criteria to keep in mind. Give them a read: www.krasskollektiv.com/blog/work-wi... #IndieGames #IndieDevs #GameArt #ArtStudio

Hire artists? Work with an Outsourcing art studio? Pros & Cons | Game Art Outsourcing Studio for Indie & AA Games | KRASS KOLLEKTIV

What do you need to keep in mind when deciding between hiring an artist or contracting an outsourcing art studio?

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Krass Kollektiv @krasskollektiv.com · 3w ago

The world of The Snowowl Wardens is dangerous. Enjoy our creature concepts done by our very own @christianschob.bsky.social. Full art blast: www.artstation.com/artwork/P4mD9n Reach out to us if you need quality creature design. #Boardgames #GameArt #ConceptArt #VisualDevelopment #ArtStudio

Krass Kollektiv @krasskollektiv.com · 3w ago

Don't know what visuals to include in the press kit for your game? We got you covered. No BS info because we actually have a journalist on our team. Looking at you, @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social. Give it a read. www.krasskollektiv.com/blog/visuals... #IndieGames #IndieDevs #GamesJournalism

What Visuals to include in your press kit? | Game Art Outsourcing Studio for Indie & AA Games | KRASS KOLLEKTIV

Learn about everything you need to include in your game's press kit, why, and best practices.

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Krass Kollektiv @krasskollektiv.com · 4w ago

Chris is our amazing and knowledgeable Creature Artist. If you wanna learn a thing or two, his "Making Of" articles are very in-depth and beginner friendly. And in case you wanna work with us, you can understand the process behind our pieces. Unlike AI. #CreatureArt #ConceptArt #ArtStudio

Christian Schob@christianschob.bsky.social · 4w ago

Throwback to my work on Snowowl Wardens for @krasskollektiv.com. Also wrote a "Making Of" article of how I made it. www.artstation.com/blogs/christ... #ConceptArt #CreatureArt #OutsourcingArtStudio #ArtStudio

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 4w ago

Wrote a useful thing for #IndieDevs and everyone else curious to make their games stand out in this noisy market. Go read da thing 👓

Krass Kollektiv@krasskollektiv.com · 4w ago

Simple advice on how to make your games pop on Steam. Likely useful for #IndieDevs and #IndieGames lost and confused in a sea of random "expert" advice. A good refresher for people who already know the drill. And some bonus advice regarding press from @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social. Check it out.

Krass Kollektiv @krasskollektiv.com · 4w ago

How to make your game pop on Steam | Game Art Outsourcing Studio for Indie & AA Games | KRASS KOLLEKTIV

What's the deal with Steam capsule arts, trailers, and store assets?

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Rebel Garden (Max Jasionowski)@rebelgarden.bsky.social · last mo.

What if one day you were magically teleported into a world without conflict? Would you embrace the abstract beauty of peace and stay a while? Or would you go back into the familiar jaws of conflict? Yeah. We're deep like that at @krasskollektiv.com #Sketch #Abstract #ConceptArt #GameArt

Christian Schob @christianschob.bsky.social · last mo.

New ranged unit in #DOOM The Dark Ages series: The Cinderspitter Full process breakdown here: www.artstation.com/blogs/christ... Reach out to @krasskollektiv.com if you also need terrifying creatures for your game #ConceptArt #CreatureArt #GameArt #idSoftware #Demons @bethesda.net

Ranged unit in the style of DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Body structure of a turtle morphed with slug.
Bipedal with 3-fingered feet and 4-fingered hands with long, dark claws.

Muddy green skin similar to a lizard.

Light metal plating on its forearms, ankles, and around the neck.
Metal exhaustion pipes coming out of a long neck, emanating fire and cinders.
2 eyes on each side of the face and two sets of short teeth on the top and bottom of the mouth.

Open mouth breathing motlen lava, with holes in the cheeks and neck to see the lava through them.

Attack position, prepared to shoot a projectile from its mouth.

Krass Kollektiv @krasskollektiv.com · last mo.

Using #genAI is a game-changer. It changes what once was your game into something players will despise. There are several reasons why people would do that. We wrote a full article about it. Check it out: www.krasskollektiv.com/blog/gen-ai-... #NoAI #RealArtists #OutsourcingArtStudio #ArtStudio

Why you should use gen-AI for your game art… not | Game Art Outsourcing Studio for Indie & AA Games | KRASS KOLLEKTIV

Here’s the deal: players are confused as heck about what is AI-generated and what isn’t these days. As a study conducted by the Northern University of Boston points out, this creates a “lemons problem...

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Christian Schob @christianschob.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New support unit in the #DOOM The Dark Ages series: The Hexwright. Full process breakdown here: christianschob.artstation.com/blog/n732D/h... #ConceptArt #CreatureArt #GameArt #idSoftware #Demons @krasskollektiv.com @bethesda.net

Krass Kollektiv @krasskollektiv.com · 2mo ago

Terms like "Style Guides", "Mood Paintings" or "Color Scripts" sound alien to you? Then you're in the right place. We explain everything you need to know when working with art studios. Give it a read. www.krasskollektiv.com/blog/what-is... #VisualDevelopment #ConceptArt #GameArt #ArtStudio

What is Visual Development for Indie and AA Games? | Game Art Outsourcing Studio for Indie & AA Games | KRASS KOLLEKTIV

Why is visual development crucial for Indie and AA Games? Why working with an Outsourcing Art Studio saves you time and money?

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Rebel Garden (Max Jasionowski)@rebelgarden.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Curious what studios are looking for from an #ArtTest? Here's a sneak peek at what got our team at @krasskollektiv.com to work with @thqnordic.com and KAIKO. I also wrote a process breakdown here: www.artstation.com/blogs/jasion... #VisualDevelopment #ConceptArt

Steppe-like area with ancient ruins for a project developed by THQ Nordic and KAIKO.

Chest prop for a project developed by THQ Nordic and KAIKO.

Christian Schob @christianschob.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I used to have less "classic" #CreatureArt in my portfolio. So I spent a bit of time on those. If you're struggling, here's my process for this piece for @krasskollektiv.com: www.artstation.com/blogs/christ... #IndieGames #IndieDevs #StylizedArt

Rebel Garden (Max Jasionowski)@rebelgarden.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The Settlers III #ConceptArt Been wishing for a remake of the game for ages. I'd love to see a cute, exaggerated style - something almost Asterix-like. I focused on creating a first building, The Woodcutter’s Hut. But I’d definitely love to create more buildings. @krasskollektiv.com #GameArt

Stylized medieval hut. Pencil-like drawing.
Bright colors and playful line art, similar to Asterix and Obelix.
Hints of a woodcutter living here, like wood log piles and an axe stuck in a chopped tree trunk.

Stylized medieval hut. Pencil-like drawing.
Playful line art, similar to Asterix and Obelix.
Hints of a woodcutter living here, like wood log piles and an axe stuck in a chopped tree trunk.

Christian Schob @christianschob.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Had the pleasure to create #ConceptArt for the newest @warmachinegame.bsky.social army. Here's a sneak peek at a few units. Had lots of fun working with the folks at @steamforgedgames.bsky.social. #Tabletop #BoardGames #CharacterArt

Male necromancer melee unit concept art for the tabletop game Warmachine by Steamforged Games.
Pale green skin, dark and red silk robes with plated armor on top of the shoulders, waist & the leg armor.
Great sword on their back and multiple knifes made out of bones and spread around the fron of the body armor.

Female necromancer barbarian unit concept art for the tabletop game Warmachine by Steamforged Games.
Pale green skin, dark and red silk robes with plated armor on top of the shoulders, waist & the leg armor.
Giant sword shaped like a fishing hook, long braided hair, helmet with a horn in the shape of a rhino.

Female necromancer priest concept art for the tabletop game Warmachine by Steamforged Games.
Pale green skin, dark and red silk robes with plated armor on top of the shoulders, waist & the leg armor.
Giant scepter in one-handed and incense spreader in the other hand.

Christian Schob @christianschob.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New unit in the #DOOM The Dark Ages series. Wrote a full breakdown about designing it here: www.artstation.com/blogs/christ... #ConceptArt #CreatureArt #GameArt #idSoftware #Demons @krasskollektiv.com

Elite version of a basic enemy unit in the style of DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Long horns, underdeveloped wings, hunched-forwards, basic armor made of worn metal and bones, sword that looks like a hook.

Low tier versions of a basic enemy unit in the style of DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Horns, long arms, primitive look and armor, hunched-forward, aggressive feel and posture.

Greyscale of an elite version of a basic unit in the style of DOOM: The Dark Ages.
Long horns, underdeveloped wings, hunched-forwards, basic armor made of worn metal and bones, sword that looks like a hook.
Glowing red eyes.

Rebel Garden (Max Jasionowski)@rebelgarden.bsky.social · 2mo ago

WHITE TITAN #ConceptArt - The Snowowl Wardens We're developing our own IP at @krasskollektiv.com. The central element shaping our world is a titan owl. We explored how even simple objects, like crates or thrones, could look. The project is in development. Keep an eye out. #IndieGame #BoardGame

Concept art explorations of what stone chests would look like in a fantasy board game.
6 variants. Predominantly grey stone with golden accents.
Distinct visual elements that look like owl faces.
All versions are emanating a green aura.

Concept art explorations of what stone thrones would look like in a fantasy board game.
3 variants. Predominantly grey stone with golden or bronze accents.
Distinct visual elements that look like owl faces.
All versions are emanating a blue aura..

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Chris worked like a maniac on this one and it really shows. Guy is a beast (or demon?) when it comes to creature art. He even did a breakdown about how he created the whole thing.

Christian Schob@christianschob.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Did someone say #DOOM The Dark Ages? I'll be toying with demonic creatures for a bit. First one up is a brute archetype. I wanted to make two things clear with him: 1. He's heavy. 2. He packs a punch. I did a full breakdown of the process. You can read it here: www.artstation.com/blogs/christ...

Christian Schob @christianschob.bsky.social · 2mo ago

ArtStation - Hellforge Warcult - DOOM The Dark Ages - Fan Art

Check this heavy brute inspired by DOOM: The Dark Ages. And let it stomp over your mortal enemies. RIP AND TEAR!

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Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Chris is definitely cooking with these goblin scavengers. It's honestly so awesome to work with talented folks like him at @krasskollektiv.com 🙌

Christian Schob@christianschob.bsky.social · 3mo ago

This piece marks a milestone for my #CharacterArt and #CreatureArt. I focused more on shapes, expression, and "character". I checked how other artists approach elements like linework, material thickness, and how much I can push proportions. It's also #ConceptArt for our IP at @krasskollektiv.com 🦉

Stylized goblin character exploration focused on strong silhouettes, expressive linework, and clearer shape language.

The character is tall and has some blisters on its skin, which is dirty green.
It has chains wrapped around its arms.
It's ringing a bell to lure humans.
It has a giant cage on its back where it captures and locks the humans.
You can see torture tools on its belt and the keys to the cage around its neck.
It wears simple dark wrappings around its arms and legs, as well as a dark and tattered skirt.

Christian Schob @christianschob.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Stylized goblin character exploration focused on strong silhouettes, expressive linework, and clearer shape language.

The character is tall, with average muscles, and a big belly.

It's skin color is a combination of beige and dirty blue.

It has long, messy, dark blue hair.

It wears a necklace made of human ears around its neck.

It has a spear-like weapon made of wood with the helmet of a knife nailed on top of it.

It has three-fingered hands with claws at the end.

It wears hand armor made of rusty metal on one hand and leather wrappings on the other. It wears the same mixed armor on its legs.

simonstoetzel.bsky.social @simonstoetzel.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I was heavily inspired by @oliverryan.bsky.social Started with a sketch of an underworld ghostly figure. And ended with something reminiscent of Charon, the Ferryman. I wanted to create strong shapes & clear contrasts, while maintaining a mystical atmosphere. #DigitalPainting @krasskollektiv.com

Rebel Garden (Max Jasionowski)@rebelgarden.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Ancient Autumn Tree #ConceptArt - Project 5 Designed this for the environmental art of a noble civilization. Inspirations: #Wayfinder, #RuinedKing Aggressive shapes for the trunk. More geometrical foliage. Golden colors for a highborn feeling 👑 @krasskollektiv.com #GameArt #Isometric #Stylized

Stylized tree for a noble civilization in a top-down game.
Aggressive, striking shapes for the trunk.
Slightly more geometric feel for foliage.
Golden, autumnal color palette to subtly reflect the elegance and elevated status of this society.

Tree for a noble civilization in a top-down game.
Stylized concept art. Black and white drawing.
Aggressive, striking shapes for the trunk.
Slightly more geometric feel for foliage.

Stylized tree for a noble civilization in a top-down game.
3 variations.

Aggressive, striking shapes for the trunk.
Slightly more geometric feel for foliage.
Golden, autumnal color palette to subtly reflect the elegance and elevated status of this society.