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WHAT ARE YOU MISSING - HOW TO GET TO THAT PRO LEVEL!

YOU CAN BE A PROFESSIONAL CONCEPT ARTIST!

I have over 25 years of experience in the industry working in Animation, Concept Design, Art Direction, IP Development, Creative Direction and Art Team Management. I was also an instructor at Vancouver Film School (Senior Instructor for 2 years) in their 'Animation and Concept Art' program. I have seen thousands upon thousands of portfolios and only hired, give or take, fifty artists to work on the projects/teams that I have led.

WHAT is that secret sauce, what sets those portfolios and artists apart? What do you need to get to that PRO LEVEL?

My first hand understanding of what High-End Concept Artists are doing and what AAA Game clients/companies are looking for, based on my last 2 years at Atomhawk Canada Ltd, will give you incredible insight and perspective on where you are and how to get to where you want to go.

LET'S TALK ABOUT IT!

IN THIS MENTORSHIP I WILL:

Get to know you, who you are and what you want to do in the industry
Review your portfolio and have an honest chat about where your skillz are at based on where you want to go
Talk about how to get your portfolio structured to show you at your best
Talk about what you need to improve on / focus on to get to that PRO LEVEL
Talk about what I look for when I'm hiring
Talk about skills/tools you may need to acquire/push to get to that next level
Realistically discuss your career options and possible timeframes or paths you could take to have that career you're working for
Give you tips on how to improve your work, areas to focus on to make sure your work impresses
Discuss AI ART and how it may affect you (all of us)
Discuss industry trends to be aware of
And more...

I can discuss any aspect or type of concept art with you as well so if you're an Environment artist, a Character Designer, a Hard Surface designer or if you want to work in AAA Video Games, Film, TV or Feature Animation... we can talk about it!

WHAT I WON'T DO IN THIS MENTORSHIP:

Teach you, from the ground up, how to use any specific software package (I can give insight into how people are using X tools and tips though)
Lie to you about your chances in the industry:
IF I don't think I can help you OR think you should go elsewhere for more foundational help etc. I will let you know after our first session. I want to work with people I know I can help within the time this mentorship covers
Tell you my story about how I was almost kicked out of the Lucasfilm Halloween party because of what I did to George Lucas (OK, if you ask I will)

THIS MENTORSHIP FEE WILL ENCOMPASS:

FIVE 2 hour sessions ( a total of 10 hours ) over a max of two months. We can decide on the times for these
I will be available via email as well outside of these sessions if you want to send me updates etc. BUT we'd only review your work inside sessions. 1on1 discussions are much better for reviews. Of course you would also get the paintovers with notes etc.
Full portfolio review with feedback on how to structure it to show off your best
Paintovers on 3-4 selected pieces of artwork OR on an evolving piece of artwork as we move through the process together
As an example, we can start with a piece that you are stuck on, discuss it and put a plan together on how to improve it (paint over notes, tips etc.). The next time we meet we can go over it and see how much it's improved and keep working on it until you get it to where it needs to be.
As much advice, insight and guidance as you can squeeze out of me!