Art related

longnog·Jan 24, 2016·1 votes·1,922 views

I want to work at a game company or riot game in the future.I don't know which type of art major should I go into if I want to create artwork like champions splash art

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RiotKindlejackJan 25, 20167 votes

Hi longnog!

To be an artist of splash caliber a fine arts course with drawing, painting and digital application would be an ideal start. Skills you'll need are fundamental illustration, anatomy, composition, perspective, colour and light theory, material rendering and visual storytelling. Our splash artists focus completely on creating a compelling image that conveys all the emotion and story behind a design - so ultimately we look for artists that can deliver striking work that really elicits a feeling.

I think studying with that in mind will ensure that your work is effective and help your art stand out. I hope that's useful >:D

what you deserveJan 26, 20161 votes

That said, it's not necessarily a requirement- Riot's been known to commission non-Riot artists for splashes in the past (Deadeye teaser and Sona's splashes come to mind)

Just felt like that was worth pointing out

RiotKindlejackJan 26, 20161 votes

The same applies for anyone looking to make a living from illustration, including anyone we would look to outsource to. To work at/with Riot there's a lot more required than just craft expertise; we look for people who are passionate LoL players with a deep understanding of our characters and community as well as being people with excellent communication, work ethic and attitude.