🔥 Actionable steps for transitioning into a new industry 🔥 Where to get feedback on your work from other artists 🔥 Learning how to set benchmarks for your artwork 🔥 Portfolio prepping for job seekers Connect with Christian Shoup: ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/christianshoup 🤟Download free Zbrush materials + tutorials from our mentors: https://academy.artheroes.co/materials-bundle 🔴 SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel so that you don't miss future interviews, workshops and contests an...
Nov 09, 2021•41 min
🔥 The impact VR is having on the VFX industry 🔥 Creating your own video game and the challenges involved 🔥 What its like to work in different studios and labs across the world 🔥 Finding and moving into world across a variety of mediums Connect with Yuri Romanyuk: Website: http://romanyukart.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/romanyukart 🤟Download free Zbrush materials + tutorials from our mentors: https://academy.artheroes.co/materials-bundle 🔴 SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel so that y...
Oct 26, 2021•27 min
🔥 The emergence of digital art galleries and their rise to prominence during the pandemic 🔥 The types of careers available if you don't make it as an artist 🔥 Making connections and networking within the art community Connect with Lee Cavaliere: Website: http://voma.space Email: lee@voma.space The Sixteen Trust: http://www.thesixteen.org 🤟Download free Zbrush materials + tutorials from our mentors: https://academy.artheroes.co/materials-bundle 🔴 SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube Channel so that you ...
Oct 19, 2021•30 min
🔥 Taking criticism to help with growth 🔥 How to manage a multitude of projects simultaneously 🔥 How to successfully collaborate with others 🔥 Finding your niche Connect with Roger An: Website: http://www.rogeran.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rogeran3d/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogeran3d Twitter: https://twitter.com/RogerAn3D https://www.alphafish.tv/ 🤟Download free Zbrush materials + tutorials from our mentors: https://academy.artheroes.co/materials-bundle 🔴 SUBSCRIBE...
Oct 12, 2021•34 min
🔥 What it's like entering the industry as a mature adult 🔥 Nailing your artistic style and running with it 🔥 How to get your artwork seen 🔥 Tactics for not giving up on your dreams Connect with Sergio Seabra: Website: http://sergioseabra.com ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/sergioseabra Instagram: @sergio.seabra YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SergioSeabra Gumroad: https://gumroad.com/seabradesigns 🤟Download free Zbrush materials + tutorials from our mentors: https://academy.artheroe...
Oct 05, 2021•18 min
Join us for a hook up 🍻 with Hugo Sena who is well known for his character work for Necromunda. Hugo is full of fun stories and shares some great tips for artists looking to break into the industry, things like: what he looks for when hiring, finalizing projects and how to move past that feeling of "it never being good enough". Connect with Hugo Sena: Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/scythe 🤟Download free Zbrush materials + tutorials from our mentors: https://academy.artheroes.co/materia...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min
🔥 The importance of putting yourself out there, getting connections and making friends with people devoted to art – other artists, institutions and businesses who are in the industry you want to be in. 🔥 These connections tend to get you where you want to be and you’ll carry these with you for life. 🔥 What it’s like to have doors that were once opened to you close. In a sense being pushed out - when this happens, having belief in yourself and a ferocious work ethic is crucial. 🔥 The love and...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr
🔥 How something that you struggle with in the beginning could actually become the thing you specialize in later on. Keep learning, keep improving! 🔥 The lessons you learn from others in your industry when you post online – Art Station, Instagram, Facebook groups, online forums. 🔥 How chasing your dreams, along with the right work ethic really does get you to where you want to be. 🔥 Getting jobs in CG and working alongside big industry names, while you’re still crafting your skillset. 🔥 The ...
Mar 06, 2021•48 min
🌟 ZBrush fundamentals Program by Alfredo Baro: https://artheroes.co/zbrush-course-for-beginners 🔥The achievement, process and benefits of creating a 3D Fundamentals program while you’re still perfecting your own skillset. 🔥The importance of feedback on your WIPs, taking it on board, trialling and continuously improving your skills and workflow. 🔥What it’s like to go from Art Heroes student to instructor to be surrounded by talented artists, viewing and critiquing their work daily and how Alf...
Feb 12, 2021•37 min
🌟 Join Art Heroes Likeness Program: https://artheroes.co/likeness-program 💛 Likeness Program Waitlist: https://academy.artheroes.co/likeness-program-join-the-waitlist 🔥What it’s like to enter the industry freshly trained 🔥The work opportunities available for someone still developing their portfolio and skillset 🔥Where and how to learn 3D sculpting. Teaser: you never stop learning! 🔥How every experience you have in life can shape your artistic practice. Connect with Roger Magrini: Instagram...
Jan 29, 2021•58 min
🔥The journey of an artist’s career. 🔥How to find and balance a multitude of freelance jobs. Sometimes just the experience and the exposure can make a bad salary better. 🔥How your dream job might not actually be a dream job. 🔥Leon’s contribution to the book “Art of Change”. 🔥The fact that there are so few animations featuring black characters. 🔥The different ways of learning and how we can all learn from each other. Connect with Leon Gitten: Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/399785767 Website: http:/...
Jan 22, 2021•51 min
🔥How to make a living as an Artist in Covid times. 🔥Everything that comes into working as an Environment Designer – sets, props, and more. 🔥Art of Change – an amazing movement and kickstart project Enrico and 100 other artists created in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. 🔥How society can affect digital art. 🔥What it’s like being an adult working on kid’s shows 🔥Putting together a killer portfolio – Enrico’s top mentorship tips 🔥Why it’s ok not to have a “style” and how this can...
Jan 15, 2021•50 min
📣 Likeness Program Waitlist is open https://academy.artheroes.co/likeness-program-join-the-waitlist 🔥The incredible change both Jorge and the animation industry have experienced in the last 20 years! 🔥The ways beginners can get into the industry – how to start and what tools to use. 🔥The magic of movement – bringing life to static objects and people. 🔥Where the love of animation begins and ends. 🔥Top tips to keep going and carry on when you’re struggling to make progress. A snippet of Jorg...
Jan 08, 2021•43 min
🔥How amazing artwork is created almost exclusively in blender with polygonal modelling 🔥The unexpected fame that came out of Cheryl posting her work on Instagram. 🔥The fact that you don’t have to be “good at art” in order to get into and be good at 3D character modelling and sculpting. 🔥The benefit of online communities for those just starting out. They offer the opportunity to get WIP feedback and have free tutorials. Connect with Cheryl Chen: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chebylart/...
Dec 25, 2020•35 min
https://academy.artheroes.co/student-meetup 🔥How to start and run a successful Patreon - The trial and error process of creating great products whilst ensuring high quality prints can be reproduced using different 3D printers. 🔥How customer feedback has a huge impact on the characters and props, helping to ensure that they are the best they can be. 🔥The benefits of niching down in order to deliver exactly what your fans want Connect with Cast n Play: Patreon: www.patreon.com/castnplay 🤟Downl...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 6 min
🔥The largely male dominated 3D industry – where are all the girls? 🔥How to get into streaming, and prepare for your 1st live. 🔥The amazing learning opportunity in watching and participating in live streams on twitch and YouTube. Connect with Ashley Adams: Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/a_cubed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hey_a_cubed/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hey_A_Cubed Contact number: +1 514-609-7218 🤟Download free Zbrush materials + tutorials from our mentors: https://...
Nov 27, 2020•40 min
🔥The amount of prep involved in order to participate in the Zbrush Sculpt-off. 🔥How Sadan selected his character concept, which was actually influenced by his cat! 🔥The importance of ensuring that your work is unique and that you draw influence from a variety of areas. Connect with Sadan Vague: Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/sadania Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadan_vague/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SadanVague 🤟Download free Zbrush materials + tutorials from our mentors: h...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min
🔥How life changing events can influence big decisions and be a driving force to reach your dreams 🔥How it feels to have your art work recognised and your work shared by big industry names. 🔥The advance in VR, the technology involved, its relationship to art and working around the constraints. Connect with Joel Morán: Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/heyitsleoj Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyitsleoj/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Heyitsleoj 🤟Download free Zbrush materials + tuto...
Nov 13, 2020•40 min
🔥The vitality of having an online presence in order to grow your name and elevate a career in art. 🔥The duration and perseverance it took for Miguel to go from office job to full time 3D artist. 🔥The balance between offering artwork for free whilst still finding other streams to make an income in 3D design. 🔥Knowing how long to spend on each project/artwork and know when to finish. Connect with Miguel Zavala: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mz4250 🤟Download free Zbrush materials + tutorial...
Nov 06, 2020•49 min
🔥The power social media, Instagram and Facebook has for getting artists noticed and connected with big guns like Disney, Warner & Marvel. 🔥How it’s ok to feel lost in the beginning, when you’re still discovering what captivates you. 🔥How to price yourself and your work fairly. Easy mistakes entry level artists make when pricing and pitching for jobs. 🔥When to say no to jobs because the companies aren’t prepared to pay you what you’re worth because of where you are based. Connect with Sor...
Oct 30, 2020•36 min
🔥How Stu Bayley started his career as a Fashion Illustrator, drawing figures for the purpose of marketing and over time worked his way into Art Directing. 🔥How establishing friendships with colleagues, who are now some of the top guys in the industry, can really shape a career and direct a path. Notably, Stu has worked with John McCoy, one of the best Concept Artists out there, working on all the Star Wars films, and Steven Mullaney, who went to NBC to work as a Texture Artist getting to the t...
Oct 23, 2020•42 min
🔥The difference between working for big production houses vs small. 🔥The experience of working with so many different creative teams and big industry names. 🔥The realities of the worldwide VFX production industry. 🔥Trials and tribulations of creating a production team at short notice using established industry contacts. https://artheroes.co/monster-challenge Connect with Ran Manolov: Instagram: www.instagram.com/ranmanolov ArtStation: www.artstation.com/ranmanolov Website: www.ranmanolov.art...
Oct 16, 2020•51 min
🔥How festivals help artists get noticed, motivated, and impact their performance portfolio. 🔥The importance of taking care of yourself and choosing family over a stressful business. 🔥How unfavorable market can lead to business failure even with the will and hard work from the business owner. 50% OFF for items here: https://gumroad.com/boonar Code: qeonga9 Connect with Marko Prpic: ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/zets Websites: https://boonar.com/ https://ifcc-academy.com/ https://zetsj...
Oct 09, 2020•59 min
🔥Having the courage to quit your job and work as a freelancer traveling the world. 🔥The importance of formal art education and a network of artists that supports and helps you find opportunities. 🔥How to pitch your work to big organizations and tips on how to handle and display confidential work. 🔥The power of sharing your knowledge with other people through online classes. Free access link to a new class using CSP for 3D References: https://skl.sh/35s4M2D Free access link to Intro to CSP cl...
Oct 02, 2020•48 min
How to pick up a skill on the job and the benefits of specializing in what your heart wants and not where the crowd is headed. Learning to appreciate the process of growth starting small as you grow bigger. The importance of starting to work on your own creations early in your career. The existing possibilities for you to retire in the arts industry and options if you don’t want to retire. Connect with Darrell Abney: Website:https://gumroad.com/dabney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artbyda...
Sep 25, 2020•53 min
Understanding the right technology tools for a professional grooming 3D artist. The difference between 3D work according to industry needs and where grooming work is categorized. The importance of being knowledgeable in modeling when going into grooming fully. Learning how to value your work as an artist no matter your area of specialization. Connect with Jesus Fernandez: Website: https://jesusfc.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesusfc 3D Printing Program from Art Heroes: https://acade...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Striving to be proactive to be promoted as an artist. How the role of a lead character artist differs from the senior artist role since it contains more managerial tasks. The advantage of working in Montreal than in Europe as an artist. Learning new techniques by experimenting and brainstorming ideas. Connect with Genci Buxheli: Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/gbuxheli LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/genc-buxheli-7520494/ 3D Printing Program from Art Heroes: https://academy.artheroe...
Jul 18, 2020•38 min
How story artists have the opportunity to influence the end projects using images. How to learn story development effectively. How to face challenges head-on and research to be a good story artist- the power of creativity. The importance of a story in any visual project. How and where to start your story development career. Connect with Sergio Paez: Websites: http://sergiopaez.com/ Visual Storytelling Community: https://storyboardart.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergio-paez-86aa271...
Jul 09, 2020•58 min
3D Printing Program from Art Heroes: https://academy.artheroes.co/3D-printing-program-by-maarten-verhoeven More on Art Heroes and our digital art programs: https://academy.artheroes.co/ Art Heroes official instagram: http://instagram.com/artheroes/ Enjoyed the episode? Review Art Heroes on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/artheroespodcast Listen to the show on Spotify: http://bit.ly/artheroesspotify Download free Zbrush materials from our mentors: https://artheroes.mykajabi.com/materials-bundle 130...
Jul 03, 2020•58 min
The automated production process of 3D printing that prints on demand. Printing for commission vs printing on demand. How to navigate the miniature market- the dos and the don’ts. The importance of engaging your online community that eventually turn into customers. More on Printed Obsession: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PrintedObsession/ https://www.patreon.com/printedobsession https://www.myminifactory.com/users/printedobsession lots of free models here. 3D Printing Program from Art Heroes: htt...
Jun 25, 2020•50 min
