Description
Book and Pay — Prop Art Mentorship with Maxim Dorokhov
maxim Dorokhov – Summary
Important: If you have not yet been given a code to book your mentorship, you cannot purchase this service yet. See bottom of the page for more details.
In this Prop Art Mentorship, you’ll develop the skills and confidence needed to create high-quality production-ready props for video games.
Depending on your goals, the mentorship covers the workflows and techniques required to create a wide range of prop assets, from simple props to complex hero assets. This may include hard-surface modeling, sculpting in ZBrush, or fabric simulation in Marvelous Designer. The mentorship begins by reviewing your current skills, project ideas, and goals, then defining a personalized roadmap to support your growth.
Maxim Dorokhov is a Senior Environment Artist with nearly a decade of experience in the video game industry. Working his way from smaller indie studios to contributing to projects such as Stray, The Matrix Awakens, and Tell Me Why. Through his work across different teams and production environments, he has developed a versatile skill set with a strong focus on modeling and texturing.
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Mentorship Overview
- Subject – Prop Art Mentorship
- Mentor – Maxim Dorokhov
- Format – Personalized guidance in weekly one-on-one sessions, conducted via video calls
- Mentee Spotlight – Your previous work will be featured on the Vessel Forge social media when you join, and your final project will be featured on the Vessel Forge website and social media.
- Mentee Showcase – You’ll have an opportunity to collaborate with us to write a blog breakdown of the project you complete during your mentorship. Note: Must be selected for this opportunity.
- Post-Mentorship Support – Receive access to our exclusive community Discord, where you can connect with other mentors and mentees, ask questions, get feedback and more.
- Recommended Skill Level – Junior to advanced.
- Prerequisites – Basic to intermediate knowledge of modeling, sculpting and texturing using 3ds Max or Blender, ZBrush and Substance Painter.
Choosing Your Program
For this mentorship, you can choose from our four-session Gold program or eight-session Diamond program.
We generally recommend our Diamond program for complex, highly detailed projects that require more time, guidance, and meticulous work. Our Gold program is best suited for smaller, less-complex projects that can be completed on a shorter timeline.
If you are unsure which program would be best for you, reach out to us at contact us and we can provide you with a recommendation
APPLICATION and Purchase Process
In order to purchase a mentorship, we require that you first complete an application process. If you are approved, we’ll send you a confirmation email with a code which you can then use to book and pay for your mentorship at the top of this page.
If your code is not working, reach out to us at contact@vesselforge.com with your name and the code included in your confirmation email and we will assist you!












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