I’m a 2D Concept Artist driven by synergizing narrative and mechanics. I thrive on exploring the Games Industry as it’s allowed me new perspectives and passions. Through the course, I’ve broadened my identity, and have had opportunities to work on projects that reveal my potential. I’ve learned to be a team player, find confidence to take risks, and have resilience towards completing briefs.

BA Video Games Art and Design work by Joel Maston-Shea showing a turnaround model sheet displaying the default form of a conceptualised race called the Quartine.
BA Video Games Art and Design work by Joel Maston-Shea displaying a callout sheet of a handheld tool used by Quartine to traverse hard, vertical surfaces like stone cliffs.

My final project, titled Adaptive Emergence, was a huge opportunity to improve in multiple areas of concept design. I created a conceptual faction that would fit in an RTS game. It was an enlightening experience to design assets with different purposes that maintained their aesthetic. I love Real Time Strategy, Massively Multiplayer Online, and Trading Card Games. I strive to design conceptual assets exceptional for these genres. I hope to apply my expertise in narrative and mechanics to video-game assets. My aims aren’t just for employability; I plan to provide character design commissions.

BA Video Games Art and Design work by Joel Maston-Shea displaying A callout sheet showing a handheld weapon used by the Quartine for slashing attacks.
BA Video Games Art and Design work by Joel Maston-Shea displaying A collection of architecture concepts developed around the Quartine. Callouts are on my Artstation.
BA Video Games Art and Design work by Joel Maston-Shea displaying A collection of four sketches with callouts showing the differences between Quartine variations.