Experience

• 3D Environment Artist at Cyan

  Mead, US

  October 2011 - Present

  Over 13 years at Cyan Worlds, I contributed to the studio's most beloved titles — Riven, Obduction, Myst, Firmament, and realMyst Masterpiece Edition — often as one of the first artists on a project, helping establish layout, scale, and creative direction from initial blocking through final execution.
  
  My work spans the full environment art pipeline: concepting, high and low poly modeling, texturing, material creation, lighting, collision, and complete in-engine implementation. I've worked extensively in Unreal Engine 4 & 5, with additional experience in Unity, and shipped titles across PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, iOS, and Meta Quest — adapting assets to meet the unique demands of each platform.
  
  At Cyan, environment art isn't decoration — the world is the story. I've spent my career crafting spaces where atmosphere, detail, and composition do the narrative work, from the sweeping landscapes of Riven (a 2025 Game Makers Sketchbook award winner) to the tactile mechanical worlds of Firmament.
  
  Beyond core art responsibilities, I've contributed to modular kit development, custom Unreal blueprints, VR optimization, localization asset creation, porting efforts, and onboarding new team members in a remote environment.