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EYE CANDY
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.
Vertex 3 is out now!
Vertex is a series of free E books featuring articles and workflow tips from some of the leading 2D and 3D artists in the entertainment industry. With this latest installment, Vertex 3 offers information ranging from modeling & texture workflows to tips on...
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10 Big Myths About Video Games, Debunked!
Kotaku has just published an excellent article discussing the common myths about video games and their development. If you have read "The Big Bad World Of Concept Art; An Insider's Guide For Video Games" then you have already heard me talk about some of these myths...
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Do You Have Questions About Starting Your Career as a Concept Artist?
Hey everyone, Eliott Lilly, Author of: "An Insider's Guide for Students", here. I am in the middle of writing my second book: The Big Bad World of Concept Art for Video Games: How To Start Your Career As A Concept Artist” (Working Title). It offers advice on how to...
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Should I Use Photobashed Images In My Portfolio?
Question Submitted by: Sandy FIRST OF ALL I WOULD LIKE TO SAY: 'THANK YOU' FOR YOUR BOOK- IT HELPED ME GAIN A GOOD INSIGHT INTO THE INDUSTRY. I'D LIKE TO KNOW IF IT'S POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE TO UPLOAD SOME PHOTOBASHED IMAGES TO MY PORTFOLIO? Hello Sandy. I'm glad my book...
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Do I Need an MFA Degree to Be a Concept Artist?
I'M THINKING OF DOING A GRADUATE PROGRAM OR GETTING MY MFA. DO I EVEN NEED AN MFA DEGREE? WHERE DO YOU THINK IS A STRONG PLACE THAT I CAN GO? First ask yourself: “Why do I need an MFA?” (In this industry, no one checks for school credentials; only portfolio and job...
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What Should I Study in 3D modeling? Characters or Environments?
FIRST OF ALL I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE YOU A SPECIAL THANKS FOR THE GREAT ARTICLE ON ART STATION: 10 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR A CONCEPT ART JOB I REALLY ENJOYED IT AND FOUND IT VERY USEFUL. MY NAME IS HASAN SALAMAH AND I LIVE IN KUWAIT. I JUST STARTED STUDYING 3D...
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