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Charly Avila
Charly Avila
Hi! Im Charly! I been doing Concept art since 2018. I had the pleasure to work with cool people at companies like Huevocartoon, Izzi, Escena Animation
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Charly Avila
Hi Jeremy! my name is Charly Avila, I'm 31 and I'm from Mexico. I started working as a concept art in my country five years ago, I am currently reviewing the fundamentals and polishing 2D and 3D techniques. My goal is to work in the videogame industry as concept artist. My question is: While Im still learning and polishing my art skills, there is an opportunity to start working in the big companies? or it would be better to apply to small studios?
Jeremy Cranford
Hola Charly, Cuando era joven viví en Nayarit, Mexico casi un año. Your building concept work is fun and has great charm. You're showing good shapes, silhouettes, and good color call-outs as well. Right now I see you heading down the track of becoming a designer/concept artist more than an illustrator. As you continue to grow your work see if you can get a bit more variety of subjects in your portfolio. The big three are environments, characters, weapons, and props. In your portfolio, I'd suggest having one page with the orthographic drawings and the B&W studies, followed by one finished color study on a second page for each concept you. That will make a nice presentation. Once you get enough pieces in your portfolio, I'd remove the illustration work you are currently showing as it's confusing for the hiring manager and the illustration work is not up to the same quality level as your concept art. As for where to apply. Since you'll be applying for the "entry-level" jobs, I'd apply to every possible job you can. You have nothing to lose. If you can relocate to another country all the better but now many studios are now having "remote" work from home positions. You never know where your art will take you. Throw a wide net. As you knock and many doors you'll be surprised at what one will open. The universe is great that way. Also, expect a lot of rejection letters. That is a normal part of finding a job. When you get a rejection letter see if you can get the H.R. hiring manager to give you some feedback on why you were passed over. That will give you clues on the specific areas in which you need to push and develop. Good luck!
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