Not sure how to START A CONCEPT PIECE? Why that's a GOOD thing!

[@controlledcrashart]

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[@loatheroach]

this channel is a hidden gem that deserves waay bigger. thanks for your effort :)

[@controlledcrashart]

Much thanks! I love making these, and if they end up helping fellow artists, I've done my job!

[@shannonbrocas9408]

Thanks for sharing your process, it’s refreshing to see someone else that also has numerous ways of starting a piece. After years of using “photo bashing” which I learnt from a very short stint at Weta Workshop in New Zealand, it’s only recently that I’ve started to hold back on using Photobashing in my art, not just because of the negative stigma surrounding it or my partners distaste of the method, (she hates photobashing) but it’s because years of doing it actually stopped me from learning more fundamentals, something I only realized once I started to force myself to draw everything and not rely on using textures and photo elements…. It’s not easy to stop the force of habit. I was so used to using the technique I’d even use it in illustration, which is a big mistake on multiple levels, But the technique does have its place in concept art of course due to time saving, but just not in illustration…

[@an_ordinary_goose]

What was it like working at Weta? I live in NZ, and am curious about what it's like there - I've heard a mix of stories about the work culture and projects there

[@controlledcrashart]

Glad to find a fellow process connoisseur! And absolutely, that’s a good practice! To shake up your routine occasionally and break loose of any habits that aren’t serving you. Keeps us all learning!

[@shannonbrocas9408]

@@an_ordinary_goose It was a long time ago, so I can't be sure it's still the same there, but it was a good experience, I was young, I showed Richard Taylor my work and he was impressed and he granted me short time there as job experience, the Artists seemed pretty approachable, I tried interacting with them as much as possible and learnt about Photobashing from them. I've also heard of negative stories about their work culture recently but not sure if it's true. Honestly I'd say these stories are mostly exaggerated or often fabricated, but who knows. I would like the chance working with them again but it's very difficult to get in the door.