Скачать или смотреть Episode #3 Break Into Game Art with AngryMikko

In this podcast Nick Sweetman meets Mikko Eerola (aka AngryMikko) a freelance digital artist,
with 10 years experience as a concept artist in the games company Housemarque in Finland.
Mikko's game credits include classic games such as Outland & Resogun.

He is also a creativity cheerleader and teaches digital painting on his own youtube channel    / angrymikkoart  

Instagram:   / angrymikko  

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00:14 Can you give us a brief overview of your background in digital art?

01:08 What is the origin of your nickname Angry Mikko?

01:46 Can you tell us something that most people don't know about you?

02:19 Your childhood involved a lot of travel, looking back how do you think
this affected your development as an artist?

03:04 How do you feel your training as an oil painter has impacted on your approach to
digital painting?

06:03 What are the most paintings you have created in 1 year and how did you
keep motivated during that process as well?

07:31 What were the key take aways you got from creating that many paintings.

09:36 You have a really positive attitude with digital art in general which is really
refreshing to see. At what point did you decide to be less self critical about your
art and instead embrace it?

12:52 Many people find that your paintings evoke an emotional response,
what do you think has helped you develop this side of your work?

15:17 How would you go about learning concept art now if you were just
starting out as a beginner?

16:59 What do you think is the most common misconception students
have about being a concept artist in the games industry?

19:14 What core things would you look for in a students portfolio for the
role of a concept artist?

27:38 I was interested to know about your experience on the Outland game
as I really liked the atmosphere and bold visual design.
Can you share any memories about the project at Housemarque?

31:49 What survival tips would you give a game art student being
offered freelance concept art from a company for the very first time?

34:02 What artbook can you not live without?

35:05 What’s the best part about being a freelance digital artist compared to
being in a game studio. Do you miss anything from the game studio?

38:06 Any last motivational tips for aspiring concept artists out there?