Greetings, intergalactic traveler. It seems the universe has led you to Lunar Academy 🌕
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Never heard of us? We’re an online learning platform created by the premium concept art and illustration studio Mooncolony. We have just one mission: to give artists the skills they need to make it in the games industry.
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What you’ve heard is true: this is a competitive sector. But if you have the drive, becoming a professional concept artist or illustrator is not a pipe dream. And we’ll help you get there 🚀

Why we created Lunar Academy
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The artist’s journey can be a lonely and confusing one. And although there’s a lot (a LOT) of educational art content out there, it’s not easy to find trusted resources for learning industry-specific skills.
 

At Mooncolony, giving back to the art community is super important. We feel that we have a responsibility to help demystify our industry and allow up-and-coming artists to succeed. With Lunar Academy, we’re aiming to nurture the next generation of talent—so that ultimately, we can hire more awesome artists in the future 🤝
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Learn from the galaxy’s best artists

Studying with Lunar Academy means learning from real, successful artists at the top of their game. You’ll learn tricks of the trade from the likes of Alexandre Leoni (@leoniarte), Milica Čeliković (@milicraft.psd), and Alex Pascenko (@alexpascenko), who are some of the industry’s best.
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Every Lunar Academy mentor is a Mooncolony professional, working on game franchises such as World of Warcraft (Blizzard), The Elder Scrolls (Bethesda), Diablo IV (Blizzard), Clash Royale (Supercell), and many more. Our artists were all beginners once—they want you to avoid their early-career mistakes and get that dream job  🌠
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On-demand courses in industry skills

Want to learn how professional game artists work? Our online courses are designed to give you the skills to flourish in this industry. Learn specialist topics such as character design and digital painting—or brush up on the fundamentals
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You can do these courses in your own time, at your own pace. Each one is broken up into easily digestible chapters, and you’ll have homework tasks to get you started. All our courses have subtitles in English, Portuguese, French and Spanish 🌎
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Super in-depth portfolio reviews

We want artists to get maximum value from our portfolio reviews. That’s why these sessions get you a full hour with a Mooncolony artist. They’ll listen to your goals, evaluate your work, and tell you exactly where you should focus next.
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You can use the hour however you like—do you want an overall review of your portfolio? Or would you prefer feedback on a specific artwork, with a paintover? Perhaps a little job-hunting advice too? This review is a unique opportunity to take your career into your own hands 💪
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Mentorships with real games artists

Ready to really turbocharge your skills? Our hugely popular mentorships offer 7 weeks of one-to-one guidance with a Mooncolony professional. Each mentorship is designed to give you studio-style experience, as though you were working for a real client.
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In addition to providing tailored advice, your mentor will coach you through creating a showstopping artwork for your portfolio. These mentorships are designed to help intermediate or advanced-level artists break through skill plateaus, and reach a professional standard. It’s the ultimate boost to your employability.
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Live online workshops
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Want to learn specific skills directly from industry artists? In our live online workshops, groups of students hone in on learning one specialist topic—with the opportunity to ask questions and get direct feedback. Think of it as something between an on-demand course and a mentorship.
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Students can choose between two tiers when booking, with Tier 1 students accessing in-depth feedback (usually with a paintover) as part of their workshop experience. This is a unique opportunity to spend two days intensively learning a specific skill, at a more accessible price than a mentorship 🎨
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Get support on our Discord channel

Staying motivated and accountable as an artist isn’t easy. That’s why we’ve worked hard to build an awesome intergalactic community on Mooncolony’s Discord server. It’s a place to share your work, get feedback, and connect with thousands of fellow digital artists. See you there! 🧑‍🎨
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Your next adventure awaits. Are you in?

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