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Is concept art oversaturated?


The over saturation of the concept art industry is an ongoing topic that among artists love to discuss about.  It is true, there are more concept artists that are in the industry now than 5 years ago.  More are trying to get their foot in the industry or even more are just learning about it.  The problem with the discussion is the context.  Most people will talk about the industry in terms of the video game and film industries. 

Further, the artists you hear about on social media are the same one you hear about. But the content creation industry is bigger than just video game and film. There are other avenues that concept design can be applied to such as animations, theme parks, concert venues, exhibits, product and mobility designs. There are thousands of artists filling in those positions and you will never hear from them.

The main reasons you only hear from the artists that work in films and video games is that those industries actually do a great job at giving credits to the artists that were involved in the projects.  The truth is, there is not a scarcity in the content creation industry, rather an abundant of opportunities.  It really depends where you are willing to look.  Bottom line is there is something for everyone.

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