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Digital Painting, Concept Art and Illustration (All levels)

These classes are for those who are are just starting out as well as those looking to break into the industry as a concept artist or illustrator.

Topics/Services I provide:

Fundamentals of painting
Concept art for Film/TV
Sci-fi / Fantasy illustration
Getting into the industry
Networking
Work/Life Balance as an Artist
How to Improve Fast
Portfolio Review
Paint-overs
Assignments and exercises

Why I provide Apprentus?

I attribute much of his success from advice, skills, and lessons mentors so generously shared with me early on in my career. These valuable relationships continue to this day and have become reciprocal when it comes to solving difficult design problems, critiques and advice. These mentors have been an integral part of his professional journey, as advice has gone beyond the work itself to dealing with work/life balance, studio cultures, mundane but essential admin issues; marketing, taxes, etc.
I am now offering mentorships to repay those who have helped me, and to provide that much-needed support for mentees looking to break into the industry as a concept artist or illustrator.

About me:

I am a Concept Artist / Illustrator from Dublin. I have over 5 years of professional experience working in film, advertising, games and sci-fi/fantasy illustration. I began my career in Ireland working as a storyboard artist for brands like Sony, Dunnes Stores and Lifestyle Sports. Having always had a passion for film, I transitioned into the film industry interning at SSVFX working on titles such as 'Room' and 'Black Sails'. This led to a move to London where I worked in-house at Painting Practice. Currently, I am working remotely as a freelancer while traveling the world. I work on film titles at the highest level, such as 'Black Mirror', 'His Dark Materials' and 'Artemis Fowl' for clients like Disney, Warner-Bros, Netflix and HBO. My illustrations have been featured in both national and international publications such as The Irish Examiner and Paizo Inc's 'Pathfinder' and 'Starfinder' series.

Extra information

Course Materials:
Graphics Tablet
Photoshop
Zoom App
Good internet connection

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

About me:

I am a Concept Artist / Illustrator from Dublin. I have over 5 years of professional experience working in film, advertising, games and sci-fi/fantasy illustration. I began my career in Ireland working as a storyboard artist for brands like Sony, Dunnes Stores and Lifestyle Sports. Having always had a passion for film, I transitioned into the film industry interning at SSVFX working on titles such as 'Room' and 'Black Sails'. This led to a move to London where I worked in-house at Painting Practice. Currently, I am working remotely as a freelancer while traveling the world. I work on film titles at the highest level, such as 'Black Mirror', 'His Dark Materials' and 'Artemis Fowl' for clients like Disney, Warner-Bros, Netflix and HBO. My illustrations have been featured in both national and international publications such as The Irish Examiner and Paizo Inc's 'Pathfinder' and 'Starfinder' series.

Education

BTEC Level Classical and Computer Animation BCFE
Bachelor of Honours in Animation, University of Dundee
Computer Science, UCD
All Honours Leaving Certificate, CC

Experience / Qualifications

I am a professional Concept Artist / Illustrator with over 5 years of professional experience working in film, advertising, games and sci-fi/fantasy illustration.

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