ABOUT ME
My name is Alexander Hager. I was born in Vienna, Austria, in 1972, and I have lived here ever since. Art, drawing, and visual design have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. This passion eventually led me to study design and pursue a career in the creative field.
I later went on to study geography at university, but I never completed my degree. Deep down, I knew that I wanted to work creatively and make a living from art and design rather than follow a more conventional academic path.
After working in various positions, I eventually found my way into the video game industry, which became a major part of my professional life. I spent many years working as a Digital Artist and later as a Lead Artist, including working for companies such as Rockstar Games. The game industry gave me the opportunity to combine many of the things I have always been passionate about: drawing, design, technology, storytelling, and creating entire visual worlds.
After several years in the game industry, I decided to take my experience in a new direction and became a teacher in the field of game design. I have been teaching young aspiring artists ever since, helping them develop their skills in Digital Painting and 3D Modeling.
Looking back, my career has taken a somewhat unconventional path, but in many ways, all the different stages have been connected by the same thread: a lifelong fascination with images, creativity, and the process of bringing ideas to life.
If you have any inquiries regarding commissions or any other requests, please feel free to contact me at office@sludgeworlds.com
