Art Skirmish

Do you ever get writer's block (or artist's block) with your art? It can be easy to be stuck and to have a hard time thinking of ideas of what to draw or paint next. Eric has an idea that could change help you collect new ideas and even determine which of them are worth pursuing. How do you get new ideas for your art? Leave us a comment below! Visit the Art Skirmish website: https://artskirmish.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realartskirmish/ Follow us on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ArtSkirmish Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realartskirmish

Star Wars is one of the most well-known movie franchises in the world, but do you know what historical sources it came from? Join us in this episode as we examine this topic and others such as the effect of environment on art, Mark Hamill, Bob Ross, the War of Art, and more. What did you think of the episode? Please leave us a comment and let us know. Visit the Art Skirmish website: https://artskirmish.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realartskirmish/ Follow us on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ArtSkirmish Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realartskirmish

Illustrating children's books presents different difficulties than video game concept art. Eric explores the differences and reflects on how experiencing different genres helps you grow as an artist. Are you illustrating a children's book? Do you want to get into illustration? Leave a comment below! Visit the Art Skirmish website: https://artskirmish.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realartskirmish/ Follow us on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ArtSkirmish Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realartskirmish

A lot of people want to get into the video game industry and work for a big studio such as Blizzard, Nintendo, EA, etc. but they don't know what they're getting into. Eric shares his experience as a concept artist in the industry for almost 20 years. Are you wanting to get into the video game industry? Are you already in? Share a comment below and let us know! Visit the Art Skirmish website: https://artskirmish.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realartskirmish/ Follow us on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ArtSkirmish Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realartskirmish

Getting an art job or a video game job can be difficult. Networking can help make that easier but has to be approached in the right way. What success have you had in networking? Let us know in the comments! Visit the Art Skirmish website: https://artskirmish.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realartskirmish/ Follow us on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ArtSkirmish Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realartskirmish

Everyone gets their first job or internship in the video game industry in a different way--Eric got his without any degree or previous experience. Are you trying to get into the video game industry? Let us know below! Visit the Art Skirmish website: https://artskirmish.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realartskirmish/ Follow us on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ArtSkirmish Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realartskirmish

Different artists had different beginnings, training, and attended different art schools. Eric got his first taste of video game concept art by modding (modifying) video games. Do you have questions about being a Freelancer? Leave us a comment! Visit the Art Skirmish website: https://artskirmish.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realartskirmish/ Follow us on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ArtSkirmish Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realartskirmish

There is always some new art gimmick or drawing trick but sometimes it is important to get back to the basics. Staying disciplined in certain warm-up exercises can make a big difference in your art career and future. Do you have questions about being a Freelancer? Leave us a comment! Visit the Art Skirmish website: https://artskirmish.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realartskirmish/ Follow us on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ArtSkirmish Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realartskirmish

Eric shares his story of going from modding video games with his brother to working as a professional video game concept artist. What did you think of the episode? Please leave us a comment and let us know. Visit the Art Skirmish website: https://artskirmish.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realartskirmish/ Follow us on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ArtSkirmish Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realartskirmish

Freelance art is very different than other types of concept art or even working for a big studio such as Blizzard, Bioware, or Rockstar Games. Eric has lived it--see what he has to say! Do you have questions about being a Freelancer? Leave us a comment! Visit the Art Skirmish website: https://artskirmish.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realartskirmish/ Follow us on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ArtSkirmish Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realartskirmish

Generative art inspires others to make more art such as paintings, drawings, sketches, movies, etc. Eric explains more fully in the video. What generative art has inspired you? Leave a comment below to let us know! Visit the Art Skirmish website: https://artskirmish.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realartskirmish/ Follow us on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ArtSkirmish Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realartskirmish

Eric demonstrates the warm-up exercises used by concept artists. Click here to see the full episode with audio: https://youtube.com/live/LViVG0_JErE?feature=share Visit our website here: www.artskirmish.com Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realartskirmish/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/ArtSkirmish Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realartskirmish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtSkirmish