Timestamps (I tried to get them to work on the video itself but it is being rather uncooperative). 0:00 Intro 0:41 What is a concept artist? 1:51 Getting good feedback 4:33 Building a good portfolio 7:31 How you got hired at Atomhawk 12:14 What was the interview process? 14:05 Contract and remote work 15:51 Average day at Atomhawk 18:45 Commission and freelance pricing 20:26 Cost of living 22:35 Common mistakes when starting out 23:50 Use of 3D art in production 27:29 Do you have a style 30:15 What inspires your concept art 33:43 Goals for the future 36:22 Outro
I know "it hurts to see someone else living your dreams" is like a meme, but goooodddd everything Adam talked about was so so validating and like, The Goals. The connections with a team, the morning meetup and time budget and then just... Going at it? So inspiring. I love Atomhawk's setup here. Thank you for this interview!
Right?! Atomhawk sounds like a lovely place to work. So glad you enjoyed the interview! I love your MerMay 2020 piece, fun lighting, concept, and colors. Best of luck with your art growth as you begin to look for a career before graduation! :)
I just stumbled across this so sorry to be late to the party, but thankyou so much for making this. It's really good to hear from someone who is in the early stages of their career rather than a veteran who can't quite remember all the things that just don't make any sense or are hard to find out when you're starting out. I'm 40, have spent my life on a totally different pursuit that the Pandemic made me realise I wasn't happy doing, and am now completely starting again and trying to make a way into Concept Art, so I wanted to thank you for asking all the questions we beginners actually want to know but don't have anyone to ask. Seriously, a great interview. Super helpful. Subbed 👍
Im super impressed with this interview, the questions were great and you know how to keep the conversation rolling and make it feel natural. Well done. Thanks to the both of you for the insights.
Thank you so much! I was so lucky to have Adam as my first guest. I had no track record and he rolled the dice on me, I'm incredibly grateful for that.
I saw you have 2 newer ones, may I ask if you're aiming to do 1 per month? Also, I couldn't find your ArtStation page shown at the end of this video, is it, under reconstruction?
@@The_Local_Blacksmith I've got 10 recorded and I'm slowly working my way though editing them. So I'll upload them whenever I finish editing and when/if the artist approves the interview. Adam's ArtStation is linked in the description but here's a link as well. :) www.artstation.com/hwhuaj
@@ConceptArtistPodcast That's great news, I look forward to those edited/approved interviews! Yes thanks, I checked out Adam's ArtStation & it's very cool, but I was referring to your ArtStation page, that is shown at the 39:00 minute mark.
same, i would avoid the hospital at any cost, even that time i straight up have a fracture fissure on my ankle from trying to do a gnarly skateboard trick, and it was so swollen i couldn't walk for like 2 months. Luckily that was exactly when covit shut everything down. so it was perfect timing
very very nice I'm also need to learn to be junior concept artist but I don't know how I start cuz in my country there are no art school but I keep learn from CZcams and break dawn and learn the fundamentals and if you read this comment please help me with any kind of information or links plz plz plz
Happy to help! If you can afford it a mentorship is better than an in person art school, you can also pay for tutorials or good online art schools. Mentorships -Experience points Patreon environment art -Dynasty empire, crash courses and mentorships -Mentorship coalition by Josh Lynch Art schools -Concept Design Academy -Brainstorm -Schoolism -CGMA With no money I'd try FZD School channel. Here's a google doc of their resources: docs.google.com/document/d/1DgFLPfa22b4yE7bkAs4maoc5TmvG4D5wU8lxEzYknAk/edit?usp=sharing For fundamentals work though Thomas Bertling's book: How To Draw: Drawing And Sketching Objects And Environments From Your Imagination. Hope that helps!
They are incredibly rare. Your best bet is to have an industry level portfolio in a particular style that appeals to companies you want to work for. Then send them your resume/portfolio asking if there are any openings every few months (only when there's been an upgrade to your portfolio). It's very difficult but it's the only consistent method I've found.
Timestamps (I tried to get them to work on the video itself but it is being rather uncooperative).
0:00 Intro
0:41 What is a concept artist?
1:51 Getting good feedback
4:33 Building a good portfolio
7:31 How you got hired at Atomhawk
12:14 What was the interview process?
14:05 Contract and remote work
15:51 Average day at Atomhawk
18:45 Commission and freelance pricing
20:26 Cost of living
22:35 Common mistakes when starting out
23:50 Use of 3D art in production
27:29 Do you have a style
30:15 What inspires your concept art
33:43 Goals for the future
36:22 Outro
I know "it hurts to see someone else living your dreams" is like a meme, but goooodddd everything Adam talked about was so so validating and like, The Goals. The connections with a team, the morning meetup and time budget and then just... Going at it? So inspiring. I love Atomhawk's setup here. Thank you for this interview!
Right?! Atomhawk sounds like a lovely place to work. So glad you enjoyed the interview!
I love your MerMay 2020 piece, fun lighting, concept, and colors. Best of luck with your art growth as you begin to look for a career before graduation! :)
I just stumbled across this so sorry to be late to the party, but thankyou so much for making this. It's really good to hear from someone who is in the early stages of their career rather than a veteran who can't quite remember all the things that just don't make any sense or are hard to find out when you're starting out. I'm 40, have spent my life on a totally different pursuit that the Pandemic made me realise I wasn't happy doing, and am now completely starting again and trying to make a way into Concept Art, so I wanted to thank you for asking all the questions we beginners actually want to know but don't have anyone to ask. Seriously, a great interview. Super helpful. Subbed 👍
Really great interview , found the channel by pure coincidence. Looking forward to more !
So glad you enjoyed it! I should have a new one coming out soon. :)
Idk how I found this channel but this is a hidden gem 😮😮 these videos are amazing!!
Im super impressed with this interview, the questions were great and you know how to keep the conversation rolling and make it feel natural. Well done. Thanks to the both of you for the insights.
Thank you so much! I was so lucky to have Adam as my first guest. I had no track record and he rolled the dice on me, I'm incredibly grateful for that.
What an awesome interview, you asked some really great questions
Thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Only started listening but already love this podcast. Keep it up. Subbed!
So glad you're loving it! More is coming, I've got a backlog I'm slowly editing. :)
@@ConceptArtistPodcast nice one. I almost finished listening to them all so far so cant wait for the next episode!
What a treasure trove I've just stumbled upon here! You are an exceptionally good interviewer, Kristine.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you really enjoy the interviews. :D
I saw you have 2 newer ones, may I ask if you're aiming to do 1 per month?
Also, I couldn't find your ArtStation page shown at the end of this video, is it, under reconstruction?
@@The_Local_Blacksmith I've got 10 recorded and I'm slowly working my way though editing them. So I'll upload them whenever I finish editing and when/if the artist approves the interview. Adam's ArtStation is linked in the description but here's a link as well. :) www.artstation.com/hwhuaj
@@ConceptArtistPodcast That's great news, I look forward to those edited/approved interviews! Yes thanks, I checked out Adam's ArtStation & it's very cool, but I was referring to your ArtStation page, that is shown at the 39:00 minute mark.
@@The_Local_Blacksmith Aaaah, odd if you google Kirstine Frost Artstation it should pop right up. Here's a link! www.artstation.com/kirstinetheartist
Love the podcast and the content! ❤️
same, i would avoid the hospital at any cost, even that time i straight up have a fracture fissure on my ankle from trying to do a gnarly skateboard trick, and it was so swollen i couldn't walk for like 2 months. Luckily that was exactly when covit shut everything down. so it was perfect timing
Amazing interview, almost subbed until you two agreed to pineapple being on pizza😂😂 kidding, loved the interview!
So glad you loved it! Adam was a fantastic first guest, for his thoughtful insight and his love of pineapple on pizza. 😁
very very nice I'm also need to learn to be junior concept artist but I don't know how I start cuz in my country there are no art school but I keep learn from CZcams and break dawn and learn the fundamentals and if you read this comment please help me with any kind of information or links plz plz plz
Happy to help! If you can afford it a mentorship is better than an in person art school, you can also pay for tutorials or good online art schools.
Mentorships
-Experience points Patreon environment art
-Dynasty empire, crash courses and mentorships
-Mentorship coalition by Josh Lynch
Art schools
-Concept Design Academy
-Brainstorm
-Schoolism
-CGMA
With no money I'd try FZD School channel. Here's a google doc of their resources: docs.google.com/document/d/1DgFLPfa22b4yE7bkAs4maoc5TmvG4D5wU8lxEzYknAk/edit?usp=sharing
For fundamentals work though Thomas Bertling's book: How To Draw: Drawing And Sketching Objects And Environments From Your Imagination.
Hope that helps!
i can't even find any job postings for junior art postions
They are incredibly rare. Your best bet is to have an industry level portfolio in a particular style that appeals to companies you want to work for. Then send them your resume/portfolio asking if there are any openings every few months (only when there's been an upgrade to your portfolio). It's very difficult but it's the only consistent method I've found.