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When it comes to 2D artwork, an environment artist typically falls into two categories: an environmental concept artist or a background artist. WHAT IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL CONCEPT ARTIST? The term “concept art” was first used by Walt Disney Animation Studios in the 1930s. Concept art is used to depict an idea and developed throughout several…

HOW TO CREATE AN ILLUSTRATION: BASIC IDEATION TO FINISHED ILLUSTRATION Before I started art school, I believed that great artists would just sit down and make a masterpiece. Now, I realize that a lot of planning and work is involved in creating a finished illustration. With this in mind, I will visually demonstrate my own…

Welcome, thank you so much for joining me! A little about me: my name is Amaya and I’m currently a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts and majoring in illustration at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. I’m 24 and live in Denver, CO with my partner and our cat, Chopper (Star Wars…