What does a concept artist do?

The concept artist s main task is to help create a visual representation of an idea or a vision based on the description from the client.

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Micro vs Macro Momentum:

Momentum can be divided into two aspects: Micro and Macro momentum. In this post, I will highlight some examples of how these two components work and ways to speed up your progress and get to your goal quicker! Macro Momentum : Macro is about seeing the big picture…Macro momentum requires you to visualize where you want to be in a few years and require you to establish an effective plan to get there. It’s about being able to connect the dot of your actions and setting yourself up for little success that amount to larger success. For example, I will make a to do list over a period of three months that I want to achieve. Then I will start off with the smaller and easier tasks and then work toward the bigger and more challenging tasks. As I ‘m checking off things off my list, I will feel a sense of accomplishment from being productive and sticking with my schedule. This positive energy will carry over to my next task and so on. Eventually, I will create a...

Portfolio Review Request

A very strong portfolio is the one most important asset you have that can help you break into the industry. Getting the first one is always the hardest! It gets easier from there. And first impression matters! It s very important you take it very seriously and understand what to include and more importantly what not to. Most company will judge your artistic value base on you best piece as well as the worst piece. In this case, less is more. A strong and short portfolio have more value than a big and moderate portfolio. You want to leave them wanting more! So lately, I 've been getting a lot of email interest for portfolio reviews. So if anyone is looking for portfolio feedback, please leave your name, a brief intro, a link to your work. I wont have time to get everyone, so the first 10 will be the ones I will review. Read more here .

10 things you can do to get started to become a concept artist

01. Sketch book - If you don’t already have one, you NEED to buy one and keep it with you. If you’re in still high school, start drawing things from life…NOW. Don’t just copy what you see, but see what you are drawing. 02. Ask question- Why does the chair look the way it does? What material is it made of? What does metal reflect the way it does…why is the shadow there? You get the point. Ask a lot of questions and try to answer them.. if you cant figure it out ..Google it! 03. See, don’t look- There s a different between looking and seeing. Seeing requires effort. Don’t just look around your surroundings, learn to see it. See the patterns in the wood grain, study the way light reflect on objects, and make little mental notes. This helps train your eyes. 04.Build a reference library- This is very important if you have not started one. Make a folder and start collecting images on the web that interest you. Gradually grow this inventory of references. I o...

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