The document describes Derek Gustafson's background and interest in becoming an environment artist. It details his passion for art from a young age, excelling in art classes and experiencing computer art. Games were an introduction that he found fun and competitive. Fable was influential as it showed him worlds could be created. He pursued architecture but realized it was not for him. He then decided to pursue his dream of becoming an immersive world artist and environment artist, creating worlds for games to give others an escape, as games have given him.

1. What makes an immersive
environment?
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2. A lot of talented people!
http://www.gamesradar.com/bungie-studio-photo-gallery/
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3. Hi my name is Derek Gustafson
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4. Growing up I would draw all the time
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5. It was something I was actually good at!
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6. I excelled in art classes
https://theperiodicfable.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/sbb1-oso-oak3.jpg
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7. ... and had my 1st computer art
experience
http://www.gcreationz.com/portfolio/graphic-designing/
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8. http://juliewight.com/graphic-design-wallpaper/
I learned about endless possibilities!
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9. http://alexjjessup.deviantart.com/art/Farm-Sketches-382013449
I loved pencils and shading
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10. http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/sega/images/20626410/title/sega-all-stars-photo
Then I was first introduced to games
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11. The competitiveness was so fun!
http://dinosaurpirate.com/2014/03/26/vr-troopers-sega-genesis/
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12. http://www.fable4.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/fable-screenshot-1.jpg
Fable was my first realization
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13. ... that creating worlds was possible!
http://www.fable4.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/fable-screenshot-3.jpg
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14. It didn’t seem like a viable choice
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15. Architecture is what I was pushed
towards
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16. Then it became my major
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17. http://kpclgroup.com
After completing an internship
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18. ... I realized it was not for me!
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19. topuniversity.tk
I then decided to pursue my dream
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20. http://www.depthcore.com/chapter/echoes/4938/
... to make
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21. www.ichii3d.com
Immersive World Artist
My Brand Mantra:
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22. I want to be an Environment Artist
http://www.littlelostpoly.co.uk/portfolio/
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23. Creating immersive worlds
http://www.3dtotal.com/index_interviews_detailed.php?id=142#.VM1DHVYeV00
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24. ... for people to get lost in
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25. Passion
Competitive Advantage:
Creativity
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26. My dream is to work...
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27. ... for a AAA game studio
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28. Creating amazing games!
http://ps4daily.com/2014/09/destiny-has-a-massive-500-million-launch/
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29. Gaming has always given me an escape...
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30. ... and I want to give that experience
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31. To someone else!
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