never underestimate the importance of a good contract. Always have a written contract with very specific terms. The Graphics Artist Guild (GAG) publish a book yearly that has a ton of good advice and sample contracts, though be wary they are a bit greedy (so don't go getting your hopes up when they suggest you be making…
I'll echo Bagel and point out scale, composition and level of detail as the main aspects blunting your work. You're pretty good, but these aspects—key in environment art—need further attention here. Buckle up because this post turned out long! Scale, composition, level of detail Their importance lies not only in making the…
Currently I am working through Domestika's "Concept Art for Video Games" course by Nacho Yagüe Feel free to check out the preview video https://www.domestika.org/en/courses/239-concept-art-for-video-games I have to say it is a little bit awkward as I do not speak Spanish so I am having to read subtitles which are a bit…
...I don't see why anyone 'wouldn't' get a contract. Seriously. Get it in writing people. period. There is no 'emotional' tie ins or people being dicks for getting a contract signed when it comes to 'professional' work. Heck i know people who get you to fill out information for a 50$ art commission, it's just protecting…
I've done similar to what I think you are going at, so take a breath. Grid in Maya is hard to set up or use, using power of 2 measurements helps ensure modular fitting (some form of numbering which is divisible by the base which would be the smallest 'unit' you have, for instance the smallest being 16 units, therefore…
Scott: I'm not quite sure what a conundrum is, but it must be important. I see what you mean, though. There really is nothing special about this character, and she might as well fade away into oblivion. I think I should take some time to research what has and hasn't been done, find what people are looking for (reasonable…
Hi Goodchic... I'm going to agree with Brad again. You absolutely must have high-res still images showing off your work, only a few places will ask for a demo reel. It's a nice thing to have but not necessary for 90% of game studios (film is different). That said, if you do show a demo reel you need to change quite a bit.…
okay - I actually had some ideas about this while I was at work today (bug fixing day so lots of opputunity to think) wall of text: Name: Princess Hadrienne. Age: 21 Bio: born the daughter of a subjugated king, Hadrienne grew up feeling that she was denied the life that she deserved as part of her birthright, she is bright…
I remember back in the earlier days of the internet people would give the advice "don't use your real name as an online handle". But what were the reasons originally? They probably had more to do with more serious things like identity theft and online stalking rather than having something bite you in the ass during the job…
Things have come to a close over at Game Artisans on their ever popular annual contest, the Comicon Challenge and what a challenge it has been. I'd like to congratulate all those that completed their entries (unlike myself) and best of luck with the judging process, we look forward to seeing the winners. But for now, for…