What are your STRENGTHS? It's so easy to focus on our shortcomings that sometimes we forget what we do well - so what are you GOOD at? Comment below what you think your strongest skill is, we'd love to hear about it!
Thank you for this video... I'd like to ask - if you have strong skill in 'idea generation' and maybe not great at rendering. Isn't AI art generation a consideration to develop the rendering side? An artist maybe able to visualise the idea through talking through a prompt and crafting the idea through simple sketches (maybe the limitation of that artists rendering ability). The artist will conceive the idea but AI will visualise... this way we don't loose the idea (which is the most important part of any creative process). Is the use of AI to help visualise, considered a shortcoming? Thanks again for your video you made some very interesting points.
@@IanThompson007 Great question! It seems like you’re describing a role more akin to an art/creative director. I would say that idea generation is a HUGE skill to have, and should absolutely be nurtured and celebrated! And if you wanted to improve your ability to create the image yourself, you might consider 3D, where the software handles the rendering and you can focus on the image and ‘big picture.’
I am grateful for you creating this video and so freely sharing this wisdom! So many things said here are encouraging to me! I have felt I have been in a grind in developing my skills that have atrophied or don't have to make a pivot in my career, and this has made me feel so free to offer myself grace and create something using techniques I'm already strong in and just be inspired to do the thing rather than it feel like it's a thing I HAVE to do. Thanks again! You have my sub!
@@MrJwmckenzie I’m so glad to hear you feeling positive and inspired! So much of what’s taught is to treat art like a hustle or grind, but that means we’re always looking at where we come up short. You have strengths for a reason, so celebrate them!
Damn. First video and I'm already a fan. Fighting through my first real concept project (personal) almost in my 30s. Really doubting myself. This video couldn't have been found in a better time. Hope to hear a lot more from you from now on 🙏
Just found this channel and am loving the content, you gave me some much needed motivation to explore concept / environmental art. Keep up the good work!
I really needed to hear this I get really really scared and intimidated of starting a concept art just because my sketching skills are bad while I can do it all in 3D
@@ismailhamzaoui4832 You can do it, the world needs your art! And remember - play to your strengths! If 3D clicks for you, by all means use it to its full advantage!
@@thenamesmango7235 I’m sorry to hear that! I just verified that the download emails are working on this end. If you could send me a private message I can send you a direct link!
@@controlledcrashart Thanks for responding man! I'm currently interested in a more business side of the Current Industry climate because- And I don't mean to be too Personal here, but me (a 20yo kid) and my Family is in a very Difficult Financial situation right now, as in my dad have passed away and now I have to drop out of college and moved to my grandparent's house, in the gutter of a 3rd world country Now I'm currently trying to scramble a Portfolio with my current art skill to hopefully Hustle in a bit of Money somehow, Being the oldest son in the family comes with that kind of Innate responsibility yknow? But anyway I don't have anything to offer, but any help from an Industry Profesional like you would help a lot, so maybe you could make a Video about this Particular Topic.
@@kraney195 Wow, I’m so sorry that you’re going through that. That’s a burden nobody should have to bear. I’d be happy to put together a video on how to assemble a portfolio, it can be tricky, but there are some common practices which help. First off I would say you might be putting yourself at a bit of a disadvantage by going into it as a hustle, since so much of our intention comes through in the artwork - as artists we are really wearing our heart on our sleeve, and that hustle can come through in the choices we make. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a business and can be run like one, but each piece should be a labor of love, and it can take a while to get recognized for your talents. So keep at it, but be prepared for a slow burn! Second, you gotta know where you want to work. You can’t tailor a portfolio without a target - a portfolio is a love letter to the specific job you want to have, and it shows all the things that job wants to see and hear. An untargeted portfolio is more of a “to whom it may concern,” and will spread you thin trying to be an “everything artist.” So where do you want to work? What’s your dream job? Third, you gotta Be The Guy (or Gal) Who Does The Thing. Whatever your Thing is, be the one who Does That Thing. Get known for being the go-to person for your focus. Is it monsters? Spaceships? Dragons, dark fantasy, cyberpunk, cute animals, caricatures, realistic environments? Doesn’t matter what it is. Dive deep, study your heroes, become the next link in the chain for Your Specific Thing. Be the answer to the question - “who do we get to create [The Thing]? We need the best - get kraney195!” Any video can go more into details, but the basics are here: * pursue each piece with passion * target your portfolio to the job you want * get known for Doing The Thing Hit me back with any questions!
What are your STRENGTHS? It's so easy to focus on our shortcomings that sometimes we forget what we do well - so what are you GOOD at? Comment below what you think your strongest skill is, we'd love to hear about it!
Thank you for this video... I'd like to ask - if you have strong skill in 'idea generation' and maybe not great at rendering. Isn't AI art generation a consideration to develop the rendering side? An artist maybe able to visualise the idea through talking through a prompt and crafting the idea through simple sketches (maybe the limitation of that artists rendering ability). The artist will conceive the idea but AI will visualise... this way we don't loose the idea (which is the most important part of any creative process). Is the use of AI to help visualise, considered a shortcoming? Thanks again for your video you made some very interesting points.
@@IanThompson007 Great question! It seems like you’re describing a role more akin to an art/creative director. I would say that idea generation is a HUGE skill to have, and should absolutely be nurtured and celebrated! And if you wanted to improve your ability to create the image yourself, you might consider 3D, where the software handles the rendering and you can focus on the image and ‘big picture.’
I am grateful for you creating this video and so freely sharing this wisdom! So many things said here are encouraging to me! I have felt I have been in a grind in developing my skills that have atrophied or don't have to make a pivot in my career, and this has made me feel so free to offer myself grace and create something using techniques I'm already strong in and just be inspired to do the thing rather than it feel like it's a thing I HAVE to do. Thanks again! You have my sub!
@@MrJwmckenzie I’m so glad to hear you feeling positive and inspired! So much of what’s taught is to treat art like a hustle or grind, but that means we’re always looking at where we come up short. You have strengths for a reason, so celebrate them!
Damn. First video and I'm already a fan.
Fighting through my first real concept project (personal) almost in my 30s.
Really doubting myself.
This video couldn't have been found in a better time.
Hope to hear a lot more from you from now on 🙏
@@a-carvalho8751 The doubt is human, but you can do it! Any age, any skill level, it’s doesn’t matter. The world needs your art and your creativity!
Just found this channel and am loving the content, you gave me some much needed motivation to explore concept / environmental art. Keep up the good work!
@@hecatia8326 Thanks for the kind words! Keep going with your art, the world needs to see your viewpoint and creativity!
amazing composition 🖤
@@muntasirdipto4950 Thank you!
I really needed to hear this
I get really really scared and intimidated of starting a concept art just because my sketching skills are bad while I can do it all in 3D
@@ismailhamzaoui4832 You can do it, the world needs your art! And remember - play to your strengths! If 3D clicks for you, by all means use it to its full advantage!
the link to the brushes isnt working, i filled in my e mail and i still havent gotten any mails with the brushes
@@thenamesmango7235 I’m sorry to hear that! I just verified that the download emails are working on this end. If you could send me a private message I can send you a direct link!
This is some useful stuff man, Tho I'm curious, is there any chance you would cover the business side of things?
@@kraney195 Absolutely! Anything in particular you’d like to know?
@@controlledcrashart Thanks for responding man!
I'm currently interested in a more business side of the Current Industry climate because- And I don't mean to be too Personal here, but me (a 20yo kid) and my Family is in a very Difficult Financial situation right now, as in my dad have passed away and now I have to drop out of college and moved to my grandparent's house, in the gutter of a 3rd world country
Now I'm currently trying to scramble a Portfolio with my current art skill to hopefully Hustle in a bit of Money somehow, Being the oldest son in the family comes with that kind of Innate responsibility yknow? But anyway I don't have anything to offer, but any help from an Industry Profesional like you would help a lot, so maybe you could make a Video about this Particular Topic.
@@kraney195 Wow, I’m so sorry that you’re going through that. That’s a burden nobody should have to bear.
I’d be happy to put together a video on how to assemble a portfolio, it can be tricky, but there are some common practices which help.
First off I would say you might be putting yourself at a bit of a disadvantage by going into it as a hustle, since so much of our intention comes through in the artwork - as artists we are really wearing our heart on our sleeve, and that hustle can come through in the choices we make. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a business and can be run like one, but each piece should be a labor of love, and it can take a while to get recognized for your talents. So keep at it, but be prepared for a slow burn!
Second, you gotta know where you want to work. You can’t tailor a portfolio without a target - a portfolio is a love letter to the specific job you want to have, and it shows all the things that job wants to see and hear. An untargeted portfolio is more of a “to whom it may concern,” and will spread you thin trying to be an “everything artist.” So where do you want to work? What’s your dream job?
Third, you gotta Be The Guy (or Gal) Who Does The Thing. Whatever your Thing is, be the one who Does That Thing. Get known for being the go-to person for your focus. Is it monsters? Spaceships? Dragons, dark fantasy, cyberpunk, cute animals, caricatures, realistic environments? Doesn’t matter what it is. Dive deep, study your heroes, become the next link in the chain for Your Specific Thing. Be the answer to the question - “who do we get to create [The Thing]? We need the best - get kraney195!”
Any video can go more into details, but the basics are here:
* pursue each piece with passion
* target your portfolio to the job you want
* get known for Doing The Thing
Hit me back with any questions!