Adele O’Rourke
Game Art & Animation Lecturer
Bio
Sculpting Digital Characters
Adele O’Rourke is a Lecturer in Game Art and Animation at SAE Leeds. A character-focused game artist, she specialises in digital sculpting and stylised character creation, with a strong emphasis on form, detail and personality.
Her work includes a standout likeness project featured on her ArtStation, a technically demanding piece that reflects her dedication to improving her craft and pushing her creative skills.
Creative Foundations
Adele holds a BA in Games Art and has focused her studies on character sculpting and digital art workflows. Her work is driven by a passion for collaboration and learning from other artists, recognising that the best ideas often come from shared creative energy.
Fresh Industry Perspective
At an early stage in her career, Adele brings a perspective that many students relate to. She understands the challenges of learning new software, building confidence and navigating complex creative tools for the first time.
By being just a step ahead, she can guide students through the beginner stages with practical advice, empathy and clear learning pathways.
Collaborative Approach
Adele thrives on working with other creatives and believes there is always something new to learn. She encourages students to share ideas, support one another and grow together as artists.
Her teaching focuses on helping beginners overcome common obstacles and develop strong foundations in both technical skills and creative thinking.
Player Profile
Favourite tool?
ZBrush.
Biggest inspiration?
FromSoftware games.
Fun fact?
I can do a kickflip.
