#39: Learning Concept Art in the Digital Art Landscape

[@ryvyr]

I learned a bit over the years with pencil and charcoal, and whilst fully embracing digital do appreciate the experience and perspective of traditional.

[@markghammartist]

couldnt have clicked fast enough when i saw this in my recommended ! one of my favourate artists!

[@polinttalu7102]

I've been following Mr Anderson for a long time. Loves his work

[@deo1746]

Its Flaptraps, show some respect. XD

[@zershuan]

Hey Andrew. There is a question I would love you to ask to this top guys. Something no one talks about in this interviews when you ask them on how to get into the industry is the reliance of knowing the right people. I've been doing this for about ten years and I have realized that the quality of the jobs I get are directly correlated to the people I know not my actual skills. The more I know the inside's of studios because of friends that are doing much better than I. I get this theory that people already know the people they hire, most are student's from the same universities or from the same teachers. As you said in this interview, the industry is incredibly small, but the pool of artist is incredibly huge. There is incredible talent everywhere. Lately I'm surprise of the talent of latin American artist. But you will rarely see them in a big studio because they don't have connections or money to go to an event in the US or Europe, and even less possible is to go to a collage to make contacts. I feel like in this interviews most artist downplay the importance of connections. I beg you to next time ask them not so much what to do in the first year, but in the ten year mark where most artist I know are. Most young artist 22/30 do not have a jobs even being great at their craft. Ask them, how can artist with little possibilities to travel can access to these jobs? how important is to know the right person? How much of getting an art job is not about the art? How closed are the ecosystems inside workplaces? how big of a thing nepotism is?

[@luciferlawliet3137]

Sorry to say, but don't you think you already know the answer?

[@deo1746]

@@luciferlawliet3137 XD, I think @zershuan just wants to know the opinion of awesome artists like Richard Anderson.

[@deo1746]

Yeah, there's some truth to that, but honestly, does it really matter? If your goal is just snagging a job for the paycheck or finally landing that dream studio spot, and you're not too bothered about leveling up your skills, then maybe focus on networking, making friends, you know, the usual stuff. But if you're all about loving what you do, then just keep grinding, get better, and trust me, the cool studios will come knocking. So, whether you're tight with the senior artist or not, just keep honing your craft. And hey, don't forget to make pals and grow with other newbies-they'll be your competition, buddies, and mentors all in one ;) .

[@felipebaul1119]

Hey Andrew, there's a question that i always wonderer about regarding work and success in art, be it 3d or 2d. I see most of these successful artists with awesome work saying roughly the same thing along the lines of "working my butt off for thousand of hours and i got it". So my doubt is can you become really good, like these top artists by NOT working a zillion hours a day but, say 2-3 hours, and in a longer timespan eventually get there? Thx

[@deo1746]

I am just really glad that you are aiming to improve your skill :) You'll get there, no doubt! Just make sure you're practising the fundamentals that really boost your skill. Trust me, it's the express lane to improvement. Keep at it, and whenever you're on the verge of calling it quits, rewind to why you dove into art in the first place. Oh, and don't forget to chill out sometimes-take a day off each month to dodge that burnout. Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint, and you've got a whole creative journey ahead. Don't compare your work with the masters , they did not become a master in a few months. It took them years, sometimes even decades. keep practising and you will definitely get there :).

[@retroafro1]

As a concept artist myself - A.I is pretty scary - business models that lessen the human workforce, have found a way to push through and be the 'new norm' I think Studios may end up with a smaller work force who are basically creative A.i prompt users - that just sit and use A.i to generate the bulk of work -0 its quick, easier and offers more variety/styles etc at a very cheap, efficient rate tbh, a game designer could be that person ....

[@deo1746]

Don't worry, AI will not take over the important concept art jobs any time soon. Just try to improve your skill and get better at your craft. The studios will always need skilled people like you.

[@TheRockyCrowe]

@@deo1746 Imo Ai will have a revolutionary impact on the industry within the next few years that will only make the field even more intensely competitive then it already is. A lot of ‘entry level’ jobs will be eliminated and job openings will become scarcer since the corporations need fewer artists. The only upside I see to this is tech advancements will potentially lead to more independent creators and studios outside the mainstream sphere producing movies, games, etc. i HOPE at least.

[@MrEpicsuperman]

Awesome interview! You should interview Jazza!

[@simulant55]

First !!! :)