Join us as we dive deep into the heart of the gaming industry with Darren Butler, affectionately known as the "The Gaming Recruiter." With over 6 years of expertise, Darren has been the driving force behind connecting top-notch talent with some of the biggest game studios worldwide. In this podcast, we explore the ever-evolving landscape of the gaming world, touching on the latest trends, challenges, and innovations. From discussing the current state of the games industry to dissecting the recent Activision Blizzard layoffs, Darren provides invaluable insights into the industry's pulse. As a f ..read more

Welcome to our latest interview episode! Today, we're joined by Fernando Forero, a Senior UI Artist at Blizzard Entertainment, currently working on Diablo IV. With over 24 years of design experience across various fields and continents, Fernando has made his mark in the industry. Originally from Colombia, Fernando now calls Leipzig, Germany home. His journey has taken him through esteemed studios like Good Game Studio in Hamburg and CD Projekt Red in Warsaw, where he contributed to projects like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077. During our chat, we discuss Fernando's insights into U ..read more

Join us in this captivating episode of Digital Artcast as we dive into the mesmerizing world of film set design and art direction with the brilliant Luke Whitelock. Hailing from the bustling film industry in London, Luke takes us on a behind-the-scenes journey, sharing insights into his illustrious career and his experiences working on blockbuster films such as The Batman and Ghostbusters. ? About Our Guest - Luke Whitelock: Luke Whitelock, a visionary set designer and art director, has left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape. With a career steeped in creativity and innovation, Luke ..read more

? Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we sit down with the illustrious concept artist, Iain McCaig! ? Join us in this sonic journey as we delve into McCaig's illustrious career, working on films that have shaped our cultural landscape - Star Wars, The Avengers, and Harry Potter. Hear firsthand about his creative process, sources of inspiration, and unique experiences in the world of concept art. Don't forget to Follow our channel, Share the episode with your friends, and tune in for more exciting interviews with leading figures from the arts and entertainment world. ?Links: Follow Iain ..read more

You can now support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gordonneill Wanna Learn Concept Art? Click the link below! https://medsmap.mykajabi.com/a/2147489175/5dfUCkh4 Edit: We recorded this interview early august and Tim's views on NFTs, crypto and Ai have shifted towards a negative side due to current situations in the past few months he is pro regulation to make sure all artists and people in general aren’t ripped off or taken advantage of and he believes we need to do all we can to protective our work and ourselves. Tim and I met randomly online but it's been fun picking his hard surface ..read more

You can now support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gordonneill Wanna Learn Concept Art? Click the link below! https://medsmap.mykajabi.com/a/2147489175/5dfUCkh4 Henrik and me go way back, we started out studying in the same art group in 2014 and quickly became buddies chatting back and forth. A few years went by and we tried to catch up and I was floored how far he had came in the last 5 years. What prompted me to get him on was not only his recent clients (including Blizzard) but the fact so many people were talking about his dedication to style. Henrik's voice in the art world is one ..read more

You can now support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gordonneill Wanna Learn Concept Art? Click the link below! https://medsmap.mykajabi.com/a/2147489175/5dfUCkh4 I first came across Steven while he was chatting with James Douglas (akaModerndayjames) and Ahmed. He seemed so educated and well spoken as well as being a genuinely nice human being. I had to dig deeper and it turns out, he is a great person all around. We talked about his early career and Art Centre years of learning and how eventually he left the West coast to head home to New York city. Also we had a long an in depth conver ..read more

You can now support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gordonneill Wanna Learn Concept Art? Click the link below! https://medsmap.mykajabi.com/a/2147489175/5dfUCkh4 Antonio and myself met at Industry Workshops 2018 and since then he's went on to not only be an amazing concept designer but he's also now training the next generation. His online School Art WOD is now in my eyes the premiere place to train as a 2D artist in the industry. His pricing and range of content is beyond most things out there right now in terms of online learning. We talked about his new studio and mentoring as well a ..read more

You can now support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gordonneill Wanna Learn Concept Art? Click the link below! https://medsmap.mykajabi.com/a/2147489175/5dfUCkh4 Craig was someone I knew about before I added him on socials. An industry vet who started his career at SEGA working on games like Alex Kidd and of course Sonic the Hedgehog 2. Later Craig would find himself at INSOMNIAC GAMES and working on cutting edge tech even pitching ideas including the invention of Spyro the Dragon. He rounded out his career working on the Ratchet & Clank series but we talked at length about Craig le ..read more

You can now support me on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gordonneill Wanna Learn Concept Art? Click the link below! https://medsmap.mykajabi.com/a/2147489175/5dfUCkh4 Join the community Discord       https://discord.gg/59ENDfD Ashley caught my eye one day while scroling through TikTok, her fun and light hearted approach to art and social media immediatley caught my eye. I knew I had to dig into the secerets of what made her unique and of course why her art was so beautiful. We talked about her early career and everything she's done to get to this point  &n ..read more