Paid Classes for Improving HandPainting skills.

Mazvix

Hey guys,

I was wondering if any of you know colleges or courses I can take so that I can take my handpainting skills further. As far as I know it is self teaching and practice.

Just let me know, thanks!

JasonLavoie

I think the answer to this one is looking for some traditional art classes Learn those sexy fundamental techniques and "rules" that can be used to help improve on your handpainting skills.

This is something I lack hardcore

Mazvix

Almost forgot about those, hopefully I can find some good courses in Cali.

Progg

Painting Painting Painting... can't tell you how much a traditional background helped my skillset For nothing more than understanding light, color, saturation and "all 'dem fancy terms like analogous, tertiary, complimentary... etc etc!"

ZacD

Even if its a average painting class at a community college, I'm sure it would help a lot.

Ben Apuna

Perhaps seek out an Atelier, there are quite a few in California.

Mazvix

Thanks for the help guys! I am still being torn between focusing on my 2d skills again or working on my 3D to get my first industry gig, it has been 1 whole year and no steady job...:(

It is hard because I can do both styles, but as you see nowadays realistic= cash money. And most handpainted companies around my area req lots of experience...sigh.

Ben Apuna

Having good 2D skills will always add to your value as a artist and you won't end up stuck as a artist that can only do 3D.

As far as game jobs go I think for the most part you will either be a character or environment artist and you will need to make your own textures. Unless of course you are a animator then all you do is animate (and rig) stuff.

I think it's still the case of specialists in the film industry, so getting a job where all you know how to do is model stuff is possible as well. Though in general the smaller the company the more hats you are expected to wear.

Mazvix

Yes that is true, originally I am a 2d artist and I havent had chance to draw since college. Which is why my dream job is to do handpainted textures for an MMORPG game/company then on the side I can just do 2d!

OrganizedChaos

Mazvix wrote: »

Which is why my dream job is to do handpainted textures for an MMORPG game/company then on the side I can just do 2d!

Ah, I was going to say, if you can do both styles why not make more realistic pieces. I know what it's like to chase a dream If you're dedicated enough, you can catch it, it just really takes time and practice.

Have you tried Carbine Studios? They're in California, and it seems like what they're looking for is exactly what you're looking for.