Root Cave environment concept art

Sometimes an environment concept is less about designing every object — and more about answering one question: how should this place feel?

Root Gallery is a place where the player descends into a dark and mysterious underground world, surrounded by a vast network of ancient roots and hidden passages.

The goal was to create a sense of scale, mystery and discovery — a place that feels unfamiliar, slightly dangerous, and full of secrets waiting to be uncovered.

I explored several lighting and color directions to find the right atmosphere for the location.

The last slide shows how the environment appeared in the actual game.

Project: Ad Astra
Studio: Education Studios
My role: Senior Concept Artist
Art direction - https://corvit_arts.artstation.com/
Level design - https://daff.artstation.com/