From Rocket Scientist to Professional Artist (ft. Jama Jurabaev) - Draftsmen S2E33
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Jama Jurabaev is one of Marshall’s former students and has overcome incredible and difficult circumstances to become the pro artist that he is today. He joins the podcast to tell his full story and hopefully inspire other artists that are working hard towards a career in the industry. Jama’s design work has influenced some of the biggest movie franchises in the past decade including Star Wars and Jurassic World.
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References and books
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Bernie Wrightson - A Look Back
Referenced Images:
Hydro Electric Example
Matte Painting
Jama's Student Work
Jama's Freelance for Star Wars
Andree Wallin
Jama's Concept Art
Nicolai Fechin
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International artist Jama Jurabaev joins Marshall this week to discuss his transition from being an unknown artists to working on some of the biggest movie franchises like Star Wars and Jurassic World.
Watching this made me very emotional.
For the past ten years I have been suffocating in the medical field as a doctor because I was one of the kids getting told to get a "serious job". Looking back on my old drawings, there was so much potential that was wasted until I grew up and got a little more control of my life.
Today I continue to try and work myself out of the medical field and one day, hopefully, into art. That's where I'm supposed to be. If you visit this video, are in your 20's and you're doubting whether to quit a "serious job" Uni program - hold that thought. Stay with it and don't be afraid to explore this option. In my case, I found Marshall and the Draftsmen podcast a little too late. Knowing what I know today, I would have quit med school immediately and never looked back.
If you have strong feelings for what you do, and your body and mind loves the process no matter the temporary problems, it WILL work out in the end.
This guy is just amazing - it puts our artistic struggles into perspective hearing his story - such a humble man - this was a really good listen - thanks Marshall.
