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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.

How To Design Props For Video Games

by Eliott Lilly | Dec 2, 2015

Here are a few notes explaining how to design props for video games. In some shape, form or fashion, "crates" have made an appearance in every game ever made, but are often overlooked and under-appreciated. They can be so mundane and uninteresting looking that the...

10 Fantastic Cyber Monday Deals for Digital Artists in 2015

by Eliott Lilly | Nov 29, 2015

Here are some fantastic deals for digital artists to take advantage of over the Black Friday - Cyber Monday period. Creative Bloq has published a great list of Black Friday/ Cyber Monday deals for artists. You can check out their full article here: 14 top Black Friday...

How Do I Plan Around the Uncertainty of Employment?

by Eliott Lilly | Nov 25, 2015

Question submitted by Joe z I've been working consistently as a remote contractor on a console game for about 7 months now... But when it comes time to sign my next apartment lease or make any big commitments I keep questioning whether my job/income will still be...

Is getting an MFA in art, a Bad Financial Decision?

by Hector Ruiz | Nov 18, 2015

I have been asked by several students abut the validity of obtaining an MFA in art. While I have already posted my own thoughts on this subject, I found an article that offers another opinion and some great financial insight to the matter. Check out: M.F.A.s: An...

How Do I Transition from a QA Tester to Concept Artist?

by Eliott Lilly | Nov 11, 2015

Question submitted by Jeff V. I HAVE JUST RECENTLY GOTTEN A JOB IN THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY AS A QA TESTER. SO FAR IT'S BEEN AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE AND I WAS PLACED ON A AAA TITLE FOR MY FIRST TESTING PROJECT EVER. PRETTY COOL, BUT THIS IS NOT WHAT I HAD PLANNED FOR...

How do I secure future employment?

by Eliott Lilly | Nov 9, 2015

Quesion submitted by Joe z I'VE BEEN WORKING CONSISTENTLY AS A REMOTE CONTRACTOR ON A CONSOLE GAME FOR ABOUT 7 MONTHS NOW... WHAT KIND OF STEPS SHOULD I TAKE TO SECURE FUTURE EMPLOYMENT WHILE I AM CURRENTLY WORKING ON A PROJECT? If you are working on one project,...