I always say that the two secrets to success in animation are “Do great work and be great to work with.” Sometimes, artists just get mad when I say that. But more often, they ask thoughtful follow-up questions. …questions like “How, if I’m not already working in the industry, do I prove that I’m great to […]
The Gustav Klimt Drawings: Inside The Mind Of A Master Draftsman
I could tell by the look in her eyes that she was up to no good. Her expression – eternal, enticing and vile – has, for centuries, lured many men to awful consequences. Fortunately, a grumpy docent intervened and saved me from a similar fate… Closing time. He kicked me out and locked the beautiful, deadly spirit-girl inside. I […]
The Hudson River Painters Vs. The Texture Monster :: Digital Painting Tutorial
The Texture Monster is on the hunt. We all must remain watchful for no painting is completely safe. When The Texture Monster attacks, it will SMASH your subtle values, PUMMEL your perspective, SKEW your sense of scale and CONFUSE your compositions. …unless you trap it and tame it. So how can you protect your paintings? You […]
5 Common Pitfalls Of Concept Art & Illustration Portfolios
I’ve said it before: The only way to truly succeed in a creative career is to do great work and be great to work with. If you craft a strong concept art/ illustration portfolio it will demonstrate both of these values at the same time. And that strong portfolio will dazzle any recruiter or art […]
Improve Your Art Before You Start :: ArtCast #55
In this episode, I share THREE practices that all artists can apply to their own process that will instantly improve the quality of their finished works of art. Also, I talk about my NEW podcast and web-community: Paper Wings. AND… I explain how YOU could WIN a WACOM Intuos 4 Tablet by entering the FIRST […]
