by Hector Ruiz | Aug 7, 2015 | Resources
This week, ending 8/08/2015, we have compiled a new Resources 2.0 page for your learning and viewing pleasure.
If you have not received an announcement about it before through our mailing list, we have improved our Resources page in order to streamline the way resources are listed. We have also added a “Highly Recommended” section to make it easier to to find what we think are the best resources for an artist. We are always updating these links to keep checking for more goodies.
Make sure to check out our Resources 2.0 page by clicking the link below:
https://bigbadworldofconceptart.com/////resources-2-0/
Check out the Salary Guide 2015 from The Creative Group to find current salary information and hiring tips.
The Creative Group Salary Guide 2015
Gnomon News:
On Saturday, August 8th, Gnomon will be hosting an exclusive free event covering the concept art and design work that went into the Avengers: Age of Ultron: http://www.gnomon.edu/community/events/designing-the-avengers. It would be fantastic if you could share this news with your fans and followers to let them know?
Head of Visual Development Ryan Meinerding, Digital Sculptor Josh Herman, Lead Concept Artist Andy Park, plus a team of talented Concept Artists and Illustrators from Marvel Studios will take to the Gnomon Stage to reveal their design secrets and share their experiences in reassembling the Avengers for 2015’s blockbuster hit.
We have updated our recommended resources page with these goodies. You can view the entire list of resources here:
https://bigbadworldofconceptart.com/////bbwca_resources/
Want to help us grow our resources section? If a resource has helped you greatly please e-mail it to me or any suggestions
to: me@eliottlillyart.com. I will be keeping this list updated as I discover new entries. Thank you–
by Hector Ruiz | Jul 31, 2015 | Resources
This week, ending 8/01/2015, we have compiled a small list of Patreons for your learning and viewing pleasure.
As artists, we need to find motivation everywhere. For some, it might involve finding tutorials, purchasing books, or even supporting artists. This list includes a list of artists who love their craft and appreciate the continued support of the fans who want to see what’s new. These include learning material as well as an insight into the minds of these artists when creating a rough to finished works of art.
Critique (James Paick)
Dave Rapoza
David Mitchell
Espen Olsen Sætervik
Foundation Group
Izzy Medrano
John Park
Jonas De Ro
Jomaro Kindred
Kevin T. Chin
Maciej Kuciara
Sakimi Chan
Sergey Kolesov
Steven Messing
We have updated our recommended resources page with these goodies. You can view the entire list of resources here:
https://bigbadworldofconceptart.com/////bbwca_resources/
Want to help us grow our resources section? If a resource has helped you greatly please e-mail it to me or any suggestions
to: me@eliottlillyart.com. I will be keeping this list updated as I discover new entries. Thank you–
by Hector Ruiz | Jul 23, 2015 | Resources
This week, ending 7/25/2015, we have compiled a small list of some really nice free tutorials and demos for your learning pleasure.
For artists, learning is a never ending cycle. We all want to learn and keep up with the latest techniques. Maybe we just want to learn how different artists work. This small list includes demos and tutorials, mainly from Gumroad, from some really good artists. Some contain sound, some contain a plain video, and some offer the working files only. Feel free to check them out and support the artists if you would like to purchase some of their other tutorials.
Ben Mauro – Future Soldier Photobash
Ben Mauro – ZBrush for Environments
Dan Luvisi – Quick Sketch / Free Sketch
Eytan Zana – Titan’s Castle / Cowboys
Frank Hong – Visual Development Walk Through Part 2 / Mech Jungle Episode 1 / Introduction to Basic Thumbnail Making Part 1&2 / Painting with Value / Creating a Successful Portfolio
Jan Urschel – Intro to Adobe Photoshop
John Park – “Design Challenge 1” (from the Facebook Brainstorm threads)
John Sweeney – Nucleus Demo / Alpha Process
Maciej Kuciara – Concept Illustration Techniques Part 3 / Workshop at San Bernardino Art Institute / Free Modo Replicator Basics / Environment Design Challenge Sketch
Michal Kus – Mech Design Chapter 1
Nick Hiatt – Speed Painting Time Lapse: ‘Eden Ain’t Burnin…Eden is Burnt!!!’
Ryan Dening – Dropship Concept Art Tutorials: Part 1 Thumbnails (from ArtStation)
Shaddy Safadi – Digital Painting
We have updated our recommended resources page with these goodies. You can view the entire list of resources here: https://bigbadworldofconceptart.com/////bbwca_resources/
Want to help us grow our resources section? If a resource has helped you greatly please e-mail it to me or any suggestions
to: me@eliottlillyart.com. I will be keeping this list updated as I discover new entries. Thank you--
by Hector Ruiz | Jul 17, 2015 | Resources
This week, ending 7/18/2015, we have compiled a small list of some of the highly recommended premium videos for artists from The Gnomon Workshop. There is more to come…
For artists, it is important to keep artistic skills sharp. Practice makes perfect, or at least it takes you the right direction. These
are videos we highly recommend for artists wanting to get into the industry who need a little bit more knowledge to get to a good spot. For more experienced artists, these are good review videos to clean up some of the rust.
The Techniques of Dylan Cole, Volumes 1–3 (2005)
The Techniques of Scott Robertson: Creating Unique Environments (2005)
The Techniques of Scott Robertson 1: Basic Perspective Form Drawing (2004)
The Techniques of Scott Robertson 2: How to Draw Cars (2004)
The Techniques of Scott Robertson 3: How to Draw Aircraft (2004)
The Techniques of Scott Robertson, Volumes 1-3: How to Render Matte Surfaces (2004)
The Techniques of Syd Mead & Airship Arrival
The Techniques of Feng Zhu, Volumes 1-3 (2003)
The Techniques of James Clyne
Concept Techniques with Peter Han: Character Design for Production
From Speedpainting to Concept Art: Photoshop Custom Brush Techniques with David Levy
We have updated our recommended resources page with these goodies. You can view the entire list of resources here: https://bigbadworldofconceptart.com/////bbwca_resources/
Want to help us grow our resources section? If a resource has helped you greatly please e-mail it to me or any suggestions
to: me@eliottlillyart.com. I will be keeping this list updated as I discover new entries. Thank you--
by Hector Ruiz | Jul 10, 2015 | Resources
This week, ending 7/11/2015, we have compiled a small list of recommended online image references for artists.
For artists, it is important to have a reference library to go to when creating work. Even as an inspiration device, images can
spark ideas that an artist may not have thought to execute or explore before. Here are a few useful links:
All CG Textures (Texture Reference)
CG Textures (Texture Reference)
Corbis Images (Picture Reference)
Flickr (Picture Reference)
Free Stock Textures (Texture Reference)
Getty Images (Picture Reference)
iStock Photo (Picture Reference)
Lost and Taken (Texture Reference)
Mayan's Free Textures (Texture Reference)
Photodune (Picture Reference)
Pinterest (Picture Reference)
Shutterstock (Picture Reference)
Texture King (Texture Reference)
We have updated our recommended resources page with these goodies. You can view the entire list of resources here:
https://bigbadworldofconceptart.com/////bbwca_resources/
Want to help us grow our resources section? If a resource has helped you greatly please e-mail it to me or any suggestions
to: me@eliottlillyart.com. I will be keeping this list updated as I discover new entries. Thank you--
by Hector Ruiz | Jul 3, 2015 | Resources
This week, ending 7/04/2015, we have compiled a small list of recommended online podcasts for artists.
The podcast links are a good source of inspiration and knowledge of what is going on within the entertainment industry. It is
also a nice thing to have playing in the background while working on some good art.
Chris Oatley Podcasts (Great resource for younger artists to get inspired and learn from more seasoned artists)
Dev+XP (Interview with concept artist Emmanuel Shiu)
Digital Tutors Podcasts (Industry news, advice, and interviews)
Games Industry Mentor (Great information about the industry, tips, and advice)
Lean Into Art (Tips and advice for artists)
Lines and Splines (Process of concept art, and different paths to take for learning)
Art Cafe by Maciej Kuciara (Great resource for younger artists to get inspired and learn from more seasoned artists)
Robert D Brown (5 things to consider before becoming a concept artist)
Sidebar Nation (Conversations on comics, art, and pop culture)
Syn Studio Podcasts (Interviews from artists working in the industry as well as advice)
The Collective Podcast (Entertaining, informative, honest discussions with industry professionals from around the world)
We have updated our recommended resources page with these goodies. You can view the entire list of resources here:
https://bigbadworldofconceptart.com/////bbwca_resources/
Want to help us grow our resources section? If a resource has helped you greatly please e-mail it to me or any suggestions
to: me@eliottlillyart.com. I will be keeping this list updated as I discover new entries. Thank you--
