Compilation video of my latest gear paintings over the last few years:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d4h...
#art #3dPrinting #kineticArt #artist

It's-a-me!

I’m currently working as a writer & narrative designer on a video game called #ShadowsOfDawn. The Kickstarter for the game launches on Nov 11th. For more info: www.ariekaplan.com/shadows-of-d... @nextplayergames.bsky.social @chernabog1988.bsky.social @ishiakura.bsky.social #FPS #RPG #NextPlayerGames

Two weeks for our Kickstarter campaign! Make sure to book it:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex...
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #kickstarter

Why do we carve jack–o’–lanterns? Why do we call them “jack–o’–lanterns” in the first place? Find out in this excerpt from my book “The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions”: www.ariekaplan.com/the-legend-o... #Halloween #halloween2025 #jackolanterns #superstitions #stingyjack

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Wendy, responsible for our enemy AI (not that kind of AI) system.
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #UE #UE5

Check out the awesome world of Shadows of Dawn! Join our Discord community to learn more: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5

Gotta side with @ishiakura.bsky.social on this one

I hate when a mechanic is simply "waiting." As in, you plant something and need to wait for it to bloom. Or you fail a task and need to wait several minutes to be able to do it again.
Not to be confused with "timing", like waiting for a platform to come back to jump at the right time, which is fine.

Quick list of our Lead System Designer's MUST HAVES
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #IYKYK #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #coffee #officelife #excel #gamedesign #puzzlegames

Yeah, pretty much.

The Gleam-powered generator’s up and running in Shadows of Dawn
#GameDev #UnrealEngine #IndieGame #SurvivalGame #ShadowsOfDawn #WIP #DevUpdate

A wallpaper paying homage to Hokusai in our SoD world.
#art #digitalpainting #ShadowsOfDawn #nextPlayerGames

Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Crystal, responsible for 3D asset creation, animation, among other bits and bobs.
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #chit #Creative #art #UE #UE5

Unravel the mystery of Shadows of Dawn!
Join our Discord community to learn more: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9
#gamedevelopment #FPS #RPG #gaming #gamer #videogame #gameart #shadowsofdawn
#nextplayergames

Here's the story trailer for Shadows of Dawn. I made all the #art and #animation.

I am working on this game as Lead Systems Designer and I also support with some 2D art! 😀

We’re thrilled to reveal Shadows of Dawn, a survival FPS with RPG elements, soon launching on Kickstarter.
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#gamedev #FPS #RPG #gaming #gamer #videogame #gameart #shadowsofdawn
#nextplayergames

And here it is in cover form for my first novella ever. #art #writing

Evan Applebaum, #mixedmedia, 2025
#art #3dprinting

I used to work at a lab as an educational game developer and graphic designer. I got lab coats every year and would usually gift them away, but I kept this one for my #art. I kind of think of it as an evolving art piece in its own right.

A new gear painting on its way
#art #painting #mixedmedia

Peek-A-Boo, #mixedmedia, 2025
This is only the second painting I make with these panels, I feel like there is much more to explore still.
#art #3Dprinting