E18: How I Got My First Job In Games As A Professional Artist... And Lost It.
Episode description
This is The Eighteenth Episode of the Visual Scholar Podcast - With Tim Mcburnie.
In this one I discuss how I got my first job as a professional artist in Video Games. At Ratbag games in Adelaide Australia... way back in 2002.
I also share how I lost that same job 6 months later... in the volatility that is the gaming industry.
Lastly I go over my take aways from the experience and what my advice is for people getting their first 'break in' job today.
This Podcast is designed to help you demystify the world of Art, Productivity, and Creativity. So you can get better faster, and enjoy your Art Journey.
We discuss Drawing, Painting, Illustration and Entertainment Design. Along with Productivity and Career Advice.
Learn more about Tim Mcburnie:
Learn Drawing and Illustration at The Drawing Codex: www.thedrawingcodex.com
Check out this podcast with video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Tim-Mcburnie
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Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-visual-scholar/id1678505411
www.thedrawingcodex.com/podcasts/the-visual-scholar
Check out The Drawing Codex Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDrawingCodex
Portfolio: www.timmcburnie.com