At the fork stuck in the road...

[Toddigital]

Hi guys, I'm sure this situation may have been posted before, but I'll go for it anyway.

Well, I went to college in a small town a few years ago, graduated and got my degree in Graphic Design, the state I'm from never offered a degree in what my true passion really is (conceptual art, Character design to be specific). So I got a job and what not after college, thinking things were all cool and have time to build up to being a concept artist, got laid off a year later which is now because of economic issues with the company, as we all know how that's going now.

And of course the job hunt isnt that great, and here i am at the fork stuck in the road. I've had time to think of what direction I want to go now, and I can kind of see this as my chance to head in the right direction were my passion is. I like design, but I don't love it. I see it as a foundation to my next level.

I guess what I'm asking you guys is some ideas, help, opinions and what not. I aspire to become a concept artist (characters, environment and what not). I know my level isn't quite at portfolio quality and schooling or something might be of help to me. I've looked in to the Art institutes and the prices are definitely out of my range. Would learning at home be a thing to do? Any other good conceptual schools out there? I just need help heading the direction.

Thanks guys,
Todd

[Maxine Schacker]

Could you post some work? Also, where do you live?

[Toddigital]

Keep in mind what I am showing is mainly designs I've done. I dont have a whole lot of illustration to show. I still need to skill up on my anatomy studies and what not, which is the main reason I'm looking around at what's possible; art school, home studying or whatever really would be beneficial.

http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x...t=4e1f055d.pbw (Design Portfolio)

(Bruce Lee caricature I did awhile back)

(An old Prisma Marker rendering I did using a reference)

(Another Prisma Rendering, just scanned it and messed around with it)


I do have a sketchbook filled with sketches of ideas and mainly me trying to tone up my skills on anatomy to be able to draw on the fly. Thanks for helping guys, really means a lot. ^_^
Oh, and I'm from Oklahoma.

Todd