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From time to time, I’ve been known to dabble in the arts. Here’s what I’m working on now. This is the space where I’ll be posting my works in progress, sketches, latest greatest, and more.

ARTICLES AND ADVICE

Helpful articles to supplement a good education and knowledge of the entertainment industry.

Designing Guns For Today’s Video Game Market

by Eliott Lilly | Jun 25, 2016

Senior weapons concept designer Eliott Lilly answers a few important questions and explains weapon design creation for today's video game market. Question submitted by Wouter. Hello Mr. Lilly. Currently I'm merely a hobbyist firearms designer, but I'm looking into...

What Major Should I Take in College If I Want to Be a Concept Artist?

by Hector Ruiz | Jun 25, 2016

Eliott Lilly answers the questions of where to attend school and what major to take for a concept art career. Question submitted by Eryckah W. Hello Eliott! I'm a freshman in college who is still considering majors. I noticed that portfolios of art were very...

Drawing and Health

by Hector Ruiz | Jun 25, 2016

Question submitted by Dennis A. Hi Eliott! I am an aspiring self-taught artist. I study hard every single day, sitting for hours and hours while drawing. At times I feel eye strain, headaches, back pain and fatigue. So I was wondering, do you have any advice on how to...

How Do I Switch From Being a UI designer to Concept Artist?

by Eliott Lilly | May 2, 2016

Question submitted by Jonathan E. Concept art by Hector Ruiz Hey eliott, I have several questions for you: The first: How easy is it to transfer positions within a company? For instance, if I worked in UI, how "easy" is it to make a jump to concept art if I started...

Questions from a Highschool Student

by Eliott Lilly | Apr 25, 2016

Question Submitted from Mandee H. Concept art by Kalen Chock Hi, I am a sophomore in highschool and I was wondering: What kind of schools should I look at if I am interested in becoming a concept artist for games? What kind of degree should I shoot for? Is getting an...

How Can I Make Time In My Busy Day For Art?

by Eliott Lilly | Apr 18, 2016

Question submitted by Oliver B. Hey Eliott, I'm an aspiring concept artist (hobbyist for now, still in high school), I have a important question concerning concept art. After a few months I realized that it takes an incredible amount of work to make it into the...