Tag: advice

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You can submit a question – anything related to working, playing, making and surviving in game industries and culture – and it may find it’s way onto the blog, either answered as an individual post or on the podcast.


How Old Is Too Old For A Rookie Concept Artist?


First off, love your site. Wish I found it sooner. It seems to allay many of my fears and doubts. I hope you're around for a long time! I do have two questions though: 1) How many concept artists could be working on a game at one time? There's an...

What Languages Should You Learn?


Hello, In your opinion, what would be the best language to learn, if one wishes to become a Game Designer or a Concept Artist? I've been learning German for the past six months, but for reasons that have nothing to do with this career. Some people say that Japanese would...

How About Working Remotely As A Game Artists?


Hello! My name's Matteo Lolli, I work as a comic book artist for Marvel. I was alway a passionate game user and I was always intrigued by game art and character design in general. Today I stumbled across your website, it is GREAT and I'm planning to spend a lot...

How to Build Your Portfolio?


Christos asked: Greetings. Question: What do concept art portfolios really look like? Is it a series of polished, shiny images of either fantasy or science fiction characters/environments that we usually see in online portfolios or is it more like the kind of stuff one sees in 'The Art of X Game'...

How About Pricing for Freelance Work?


Hi Anjin, I have a fairly uncommon question, and it's okay if you don't want to answer -- or just give me a general answer perhaps. I am an illustrator and you are the only person I could find, who may know about character guidelines or design sheets. How much...

What to learn to become a concept artists?


bittersiha asked via tumblr: hi!!! i saw your reply to bones!!! did you have any ideas for my questions?? what do concept ppls need to study really hard to make it in the industry in todays world? The job of a concept artists is to turn ideas into images. So,...