Concept Art Lead - Michael Buffington

The world of video games still starts with pencil and paper, and Drawaholic mastermind Michael Buffington is an expert in world-building, or as it is called in the world of design and animation, a Concept Art Lead. In this episode, we go into Michael's early life where he learned success is not just handed to you, all the way up to now as an alum and instructor at the Academy of Art University. It is here at the Academy that he tasked the students to sign a pledge to create over 10,000 drawings as part of the University's student clubs, Drawaholics. ***** Established in 1929, Academy of Art University is one of the largest private accredited art and design schools in the nation. Located in San Francisco, the epicenter of culture and technology, Academy of Art University offers more than 135 accredited degree programs spanning 40 areas of study, including entertainment arts, advertising, fashion, architecture, game development, music, communication, photography and more. To learn more about Academy of Art University, visit academyart.edu/creativemind Follow us on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / YouTube Photo Credit – Eugenio Castro