Many artists are under the misconception that “the portfolio” is a fixed, finishable thing…
This misconception can be particularly restrictive at conventions, job fairs and other recruiting events where you get frequent feedback from industry pros.
In this episode we share a strategy that will help you design a physical portfolio that can adapt to the feedback and unexpected opportunities you’ll encounter throughout the event…
Most artists dream of making money from their work… but selling your work online, setting up donation buttons, taking payments at conventions… It’s overwhelming.
But what if you could create multiple revenue streams instantly with a single link?
In part 1 of this series, we explored the pros and cons of designing your portfolio around the visual development of an existing story – like a classic fairy tale, literary work or a popular novel.
…but would it be better to create your own original story for your visual development portfolio?
The term “Visual Development” is typically associated with the animation industry.
…but whether you’re a visual development artist, concept artist, illustrator, comics or children’s book creator, your job is to develop stories visually.
…and one of the best ways to demonstrate that you can develop a story visually is to… …well, um… Develop a story visually!
Most aspiring Visual Development Artists base their portfolios on fairy tales or popular novels.
…but would it be better to write your own original story and develop that?
If you’re truly dedicated, work hard and do great work, someone will have the common sense to recognize you.
Concept artist Ashley Dotson reached a career milestone… [Read more…]
Being a concept artist is like being a five-year-old kid. You need to constantly be asking ‘Why?’
– Paul Scott Canavan
Paul Scott Canavan, Lead Concept Artist for Blazing Griffin, talks about how to know when you’re “good enough” to get hired as a concept artist.
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