As you may be aware, the studio I worked for (Free Radical) has effectively just gone bust. I had a great time working there and met some fantastic people along the way. Anyway, this is just to say that I'm currently looking for work. I've attached a bunch of images covering some of the things I've been up to recently. My skills include low and high poly modelling, texturing, digital sculpting and concepting.
This is some really good quality work Nick and across a great variety of styles and disciplines.
It really sucks to hear about any studio going down - especially at this time of year.
If I hear of any freelance gigs to keep you going whilst your searching for something more permanent I'll let you know
Ummm..how can someone be good at 3d,2d and conceptign as much as you?is that possible?!I dont think thats fair to be honest.
XD just kidding.
Agree.EXcellent variety, you will be picked up very soon *prays*
oh btw,
do you have more personal concepts on you like you have holo gunch and/or sir chimpalot? i would LOVE LOVE LOVE to work on them *blush*
Sorry to hear about Free radical, that really sucks. Was hopin' it was just a rumor
But your works amazing, you won't have a prob getting in at another studio. I especially love the chimp! G/L
Love your stuff, models, drawings and paintings alike.
I'm sure we'd be happy to have you down at Splash Damage, we're looking for a character/concept related person at the moment, send a mail our way if you haven't already!
Dude i've followed your sketchbook threads from conceptart.org, and you're so freaking money you don't even know it.
You can go to any company you want, and frankly talent like yours belongs stateside. I'm sure there's plenty of US companies who'd sponsor you to come over.
your stuff is making it rounds around insomniac, if you are interested , we totally are, send me a pm or something if your still on the lookout, we are hiring for lots of art jobs right now.
Wow! I never expected such a positive response! Thanks to everyone for their kind words and especially to those of you who have pointed me in the direction of possible job opportunities. I think I've PMed or emailed everybody who's given me a lead - ta very much to all of you it's most appreciated.
From the looks of things it seems like there is a lot of love for Timesplitters. It's a real shame that it is not going to happen. These few pics were the tip of the iceberg really in terms of what had been planned and concepted for the game as a whole. There were a lot of really fun ideas and we had a bunch of very talented people coming up with some fantastic visions for the various time periods and the weapons (ohh the weapons!) and characters that inhabited them.
Maybe some Fairy Godmother of a publisher will swoop in and fix everything with a magic wand. Regardless, it was a privilege to have worked on such an imaginitive and fun-filled project, particularly when the industry as a whole has become so fixated with serious and gritty games(which is what everyone wants, right?).
I have tons more work, to be honest, but I should probably leave it as it is.
Thanks again for all the love. You guys are making me blush!
Hay Dude nice to see you and Rich's stuff online. Too much good work was done for it to go un-seen. I still can't get over what a great team of people we had and how much potential was there. Also who the hell am I going to share musical finds with now? eh? Your momma, that's who!
I'm brushing up my CV now and going to start collating my TS environment work for next year. What a sh*t Christmas present for all!
Stay in touch and good luck! But as you can see from what everyone is saying you shouldn't need it, your work speaks volumes.
You have no idea how sad this makes me, but I take heart in knowing that good talent like this will not be wasted. Good luck in your search its probably going to be a short one.
"Nick Carver was an artist on TimeSplitters 4 until Free Radical brankrupt. He's now searching for a job and give you a chance to admire his work done before losing his job."
Great work, in fact i have Sir Chimpalot as my desktop background. I was really sorry to hear what happened to FRD and to all those out of work. But like what others have said before me im sure you will find work. I just hope TS4 gets picked up i was really looking forward to that.
Replies
</fanboy>
Tough break man. With this kind of stuff it shouldn't be too long before your back in business! Good luck!
your awesome work make me miss Timesplitters even more! Must have been a great project to work on. Im sure you find a new job soon.
Timesplitters is a licence to print money for gods sake, people should be throwing cash at Free Radical...
Thanks for posting these up though, some great pieces there. You'll have no trouble finding another gig I'm sure. Best of luck.
It really sucks to hear about any studio going down - especially at this time of year.
If I hear of any freelance gigs to keep you going whilst your searching for something more permanent I'll let you know
If i need an extra set of hand, Ill give ya a call !
Goodluck!
ben
XD just kidding.
Agree.EXcellent variety, you will be picked up very soon *prays*
oh btw,
do you have more personal concepts on you like you have holo gunch and/or sir chimpalot? i would LOVE LOVE LOVE to work on them *blush*
But your works amazing, you won't have a prob getting in at another studio. I especially love the chimp! G/L
good luck finding a new job. shouldnt be a problem
- BoBo
I'll be sure to keep an eye out.
Hope you make way soon.
http://kotaku.com/5114211/timesplitter-4-concept-art-drips-from-corpse-of-free-radical
Maximum Exposure! I think your stuff will be viewed by the entire game industry by the end of the day.
I'm sure we'd be happy to have you down at Splash Damage, we're looking for a character/concept related person at the moment, send a mail our way if you haven't already!
wish you the best of luck man, you're work is steller so like the others before me I'm sure you'll get picked up in no time.
http://kotaku.com/5114211/timesplitters-4-concept-art-drips-from-corpse-of-free-radical
Dude i've followed your sketchbook threads from conceptart.org, and you're so freaking money you don't even know it.
You can go to any company you want, and frankly talent like yours belongs stateside. I'm sure there's plenty of US companies who'd sponsor you to come over.
California dreamin baby!
You´ve probably already gotten like a hundred offers i´m sure
From the looks of things it seems like there is a lot of love for Timesplitters. It's a real shame that it is not going to happen. These few pics were the tip of the iceberg really in terms of what had been planned and concepted for the game as a whole. There were a lot of really fun ideas and we had a bunch of very talented people coming up with some fantastic visions for the various time periods and the weapons (ohh the weapons!) and characters that inhabited them.
Maybe some Fairy Godmother of a publisher will swoop in and fix everything with a magic wand. Regardless, it was a privilege to have worked on such an imaginitive and fun-filled project, particularly when the industry as a whole has become so fixated with serious and gritty games(which is what everyone wants, right?).
I have tons more work, to be honest, but I should probably leave it as it is.
Thanks again for all the love. You guys are making me blush!
Cheers, Nick.
I'm brushing up my CV now and going to start collating my TS environment work for next year. What a sh*t Christmas present for all!
Stay in touch and good luck! But as you can see from what everyone is saying you shouldn't need it, your work speaks volumes.
Patrick.
Either way great work!!!
I love timesplitters.
Is there no justice in the world?
And, holy shit that stuff is awesome!
"Nick Carver was an artist on TimeSplitters 4 until Free Radical brankrupt. He's now searching for a job and give you a chance to admire his work done before losing his job."