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Brad Sutton
Brad Sutton
Canada
Bg Lead - Animation industry, Oil painter on the side, aspiring illustrator, art learner
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Brad Sutton
Hey everyone! My name's Brad (30), I currently work full time in animation as a BG artist. My long time goal has been to get a piece onto a magic card. However, I'd really be happy with any major similar achievement; D&D, Gwent, Hearthstone, book covers, board game art, etc. Lofty goals, I'm aware, but I enjoy the passion of learning and the journey along the way, to have at least tried my best towards it. Working in the field long term would be cool, but right now I'm just focused on eventually (hopefully) being capable of that that echelon of work. Here are a few selects from my Art Station portfolio, I wish the age range of these shots were a bit tighter, a few are a bit older and I've definitely grown since. I'm wondering if I'm on track/getting close? is it just more banging my head against this wall? any specific tips/criticism of the work is welcome! Cheers, and thanks for taking a look if you get around to it!
Marco Bucci
Hey Brad, Thanks for posting! You know what, I just completed a run of cards for MtG (which won't actually be published until next year), so I may have some fresh input for you. First, I like your work, and I think you're totally on the right track here. I like that your portfolio sample that you've shared highlights both environments and characters, as well as various types of shots and perspectives. I can tell you first hand that the folks over at MtG like that kind of range. My experience with them has been a heavy preference for action shots. I know MtG does have cards where the characters are still and "portrait-like" (like your female warrior piece,) but I would try to add more action stuff, closer to the dude with the glowing blue orb. Try even more action though, like people actively engaged in a fight, or a march, or riding a roller coaster. That is, different actions, but also different ranges of emotions that are tied to those actions. That will *really* speak to your range, and make you all the more hirable. Also, art directors generally know those things are harder to draw than the more static stuff, which will make your portfolio stand out more, even if they are looking for a more simple portrait. Good luck!
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