I also realize that the scene could have been pushed even further with the addition of a simple falling leaves emitter. Different color falling leaves could have given the illusion of a wider variety of trees and add more lifethem. It’s definitely something I’ll add in the final environment.

I love environment art and It’s crazy to think that there could be other planets with life on it as we speak. Ever imagined what another world look like? What it smelled like? What it sounds like? What kind of animals live there? That idea is so amazing to me and I just love thinking about it. The beauty of Mother Nature is something I enjoy a lot and I get to express that through my environment art. There’s just something about environments that, really grabs my attention.

I just think natural environments have a sense of story in itself without you even having to establish one through characters or writing. When I make something I even ask myself if I would want to go there. And if it’s no then I’ve failed.

I really hope I get to live long enough to see the day where we can completely immerse ourselves into these kinds of worlds. That would be phenomenal and that’s my ultimate goal.

That’s the reason I chose this career and I think about it every day. Nothing is impossible and I want to show the world something like this can be achieved.

With that said, The Witcher 3 really captures the kind of worlds I enjoy looking at, playing in, and learning about. It has truly inspired me as an environment artist.

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You can view the final screenshots and cinematic video in 4k over at my Artstation.

Moses Saintfleur, Environment Artist