Aspiring concept artist or illustrator. Need HELP!

[a8acey]

Hello people. I'm new to the forum.

I want to be a concept artist or illustrator for video games. I work really hard to improve.

Please take a look at my deviant page. >>> http://a8acey.deviantart.com/
Any feedback/help in going about getting my dream job will be helpful.
Right now I'm going to apply for an art school. Do you think I will be accepted?

[OfficialLamp]

Well, you've painted from pictures, now time to move on to real life reference. Start with some simple still lifes with one direct light source. Then, play around with it a bit. Add a few more lights, use reflective objects, matte objects, whatever you can find. Really try and study the forms and not just copy.

You're on a good track, just keep the momentum going.

[a8acey]

Well, you've painted from pictures, now time to move on to real life reference. Start with some simple still lifes with one direct light source. Then, play around with it a bit. Add a few more lights, use reflective objects, matte objects, whatever you can find. Really try and study the forms and not just copy.

You're on a good track, just keep the momentum going.

Thanks for the reply.

I just recently started to draw from life in my sketch book, but I find still life subjects boring.
So, I try and learn "form" from images. I know it's not as good as studying from life.

Here are some drawings of my hand.

[OfficialLamp]

I just recently started to draw from life in my sketch book, but I find still life subjects boring.
So, I try and learn "form" from images. I know it's not as good as studying from life.

I suggest cozying on up beside still lifes and get to know 'em a bit better, because if you're planning on going to art school then you're going to be spending a lot of time together.
If you know that using pictures is not as good as life, why give yourself a second rate lesson? Pictures are fantastic tools for referencing the things we can't see everyday, but having a real 3D subject in front of you makes it so much easier to understand and deconstruct.

If you really want something with more substance go grab a mirror and paint some self-portraits. And if that kicks your ass, think about grabbing something simpler.

[a8acey]

Thanks for the help.

I'll try drawing myself and still life more often.