How can I become a Concept Artist

SwooBats·May 16, 2017·1 votes·913 views

As many know concept art is still a new thing so there arent many universities that teach it. I'm trying to become one but there is no one to teach me but the internet. I do learn a lot from it but its still very confusing and i was wondering if the artists at riot or (artist in general) could help me by sharing their path. What did they do to to end up where they did.

Currently im a Grafic Design student. I dont like it and i feel like im waisting my time when i could be practicing my drawings. (i still have the parents problem. cuz they have very little idea of what concept art is)

oh well here is my artstation if anyone is interested: https://www.artstation.com/artist/swoobats

thanks for your time

8 Comments

Variks the LoyalMay 16, 20172 votes

I'm not a concept artist myself, but I think I can offer some advice that helped me.

If you want to be a Concept Artist, then make art.

It's that simple (For me, I want to be a Game Designer, so I design game systems and concepts).

Practice and spend your time drawing and making art. If it's your passion, it'll be easy for you.

My mentor gave me a solid piece of advice. Experience > Education, and Passion > Experience.

If you have passion for your art, you will get better as you draw and draw, and to be hired as a Concept Artist, you need a strong portfolio with solid art that you made.

Good luck. I look forward to seeing your art in a game one day :D

SwooBatsMay 16, 20171 votes

Thank you so much this is so inspiring! I also look foward to see you name featured in games :D

SexyBabyJesusZMay 16, 20172 votes

dont draw anime, if you still want to draw anime then take an art class that will teach you drawing realistic things, it makes the anime style look way better when the artist is much better at making things look more realistic rather than too cartoonish or bad quality.

SwooBatsMay 16, 20171 votes

yea i never draw anime or fan art in general. i dont really have much interest in it and i have hear its bad to do it too so thanks for replying ^^

Troll ArmadaMay 17, 20171 votes

It used to be talent, but nowadays, you got to know the right people at Riot to pay under the table.

SwooBatsMay 17, 20171 votes

what do you mean?

Troll ArmadaMay 17, 20171 votes

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what do you mean?

Dark forces my friend. Dark....Forces...

SwooBatsMay 17, 20171 votes

umm idk i have a lot of respect for riot because of their humble begginings and respect for teamwork and workflow and i believe that talent can still win over all those dark forces. they arent dumb at riot. i think they woudnt accept anyone who wasnt fitting for the job in the first place but im curious now. do you think any of the artists at riot is there bc of the wrong reasons?