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What advice would you give to someone considering a job as a concept artist/illustrator? What about an art director?

One of the things I'm scared of is burnout and art block. I've struggled with those issues in the past (as has every artist) but I'm worried if it'll greatly affect my work. #art #artist #fine-art #arts #conceptartist #artdirector

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Ethan’s Answer

Hi Kayley!
When you want to pursue a career as a concept artist/illustrator you definitely want to make sure that you have yourself figured out as an artist. What is your style of art? That is a great starting question, and then try to figure out how you can incorporate your style of art into everything you wish to create or who you want to work with. It is very easy to experience art block, but it is something that everyone needs to learn how to overcome. If you are blocked, maybe either take a break or try to take an attempt at your piece with a different perspective or ask a friend for help to get you through your block. You will definitely have those moments, but you will definitely get through it like I think you can. I hope this helps and good luck!
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Stephanie Stephen’s Answer

I do not really give advice, but I will say that it is not a good idea to throw yourself into any kind of artwork as a way of avoiding problems in your life as that can lead to burn out. I am saying that as someone who threw themselves in to their work as a volunteer skin-artist in an attempt to develop skins for a user interface, for a 3D virtual reality program. As for artist block, that happens when you loose your muse. And will usually resolve its self, without really doing much of anything. But don’t stress over things, as that causes both burn out and artist block.
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Key’s Answer

Hi! I think the most important advice for me was to find my signature technique. Something that. makes your art, yours. You can often tell the artist of something because of their technique. Try to find yours. This may take some time, but experiment and have fun.
Burnout happens. It's natural to be honest..Good advice is to step away and take breaks. If needed, go for a walk, listen to music, meditate, etc.
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John’s Answer

Hi Kayley,

Going down the path of being a concept artist/illustrator can be exciting, but also daunting! Your style will develop as you continue to create work and that will often break art block. Plus, if you're an illustrator you'll be dealing with deadlines. Deadlines smash art block! Deadlines do cause burnout though. That's something to consider.

To fight off both art block and burnout I suggest the following:
— Always, always, always continue to learn and feed that creative part of yourself. Read, study other's art, visit museums, listen to music, spend time outdoors, etc. Time spent in quiet can be beneficial too.
— Make sure you prioritize time to just relax and reset. This can be hard to do when facing deadlines, but not impossible.
— If at all possible, exercise. It's good for your body, it's good for your mind, and can often be just the kind of repetition that allows the brain to go on auto pilot. Auto pilot can free up your head to wander...and just maybe find a solution to your art block on a project!

Best of luck to you. Let us know how you're coming along too!
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