Uploaded September 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever wanted to get into the concept art industry? Finnian Macmanus explains how he got started, and his advice for young artists today.
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0:00 Intro
3:55 Where are you working right now?
4:05 Have you always been creative?
5:02 Do you remember the first piece of artwork you were proud of?
9:07 What do you think is that leads some people to just give it up?
15:08 Could you tell the story of how you came to working at 20th Century?
18:10 Did you take art classes in school?
24:23 Talking about an effective way of learning/exercising method.
31:11 Can you recall a time when someone gave you a particularly hard feedback?
34:34 Some artists wonder if when they receive critique if they should take it on board, how would you handle it?
38:29 What were some of the exercises that you found most valuable when you were learning concept art?
43:12 Talking about how traveling can help you find inspiration.
49:27 How much time do you spend developing your personal skills?
51:38 Talking about motivation to practice after a day of work.
53:23 Advice for someone who wants to practice but can't seem to fight the addiction to go on reddit/facebook.
56:18 Who do you think of when you think of success?
1:00:00 A one year training regime for someone who does not have access to great school nearby?
1:03:12 Is there anything you could foresee in the next 5-10 years changing the way you work? (talking about automation)
1:15:20 If someone asks you if they need to go to art school what would you say?
1:17:35 Is the concept art world quite competitive?
1:22:44 Is it more work in 3D than 2D?
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Ever wanted to get into the concept art industry? Finnian Macmanus explains how he got started, and his advice for young artists today.
Follow Finnian Macmanus:
Artstation: artstation.com/fmacmanus
Twitter: twitter.com/fmacmanus?lang=en
0:00 Intro
3:55 Where are you working right now?
4:05 Have you always been creative?
5:02 Do you remember the first piece of artwork you were proud of?
9:07 What do you think is that leads some people to just give it up?
15:08 Could you tell the story of how you came to working at 20th Century?
18:10 Did you take art classes in school?
24:23 Talking about an effective way of learning/exercising method.
31:11 Can you recall a time when someone gave you a particularly hard feedback?
34:34 Some artists wonder if when they receive critique if they should take it on board, how would you handle it?
38:29 What were some of the exercises that you found most valuable when you were learning concept art?
43:12 Talking about how traveling can help you find inspiration.
49:27 How much time do you spend developing your personal skills?
51:38 Talking about motivation to practice after a day of work.
53:23 Advice for someone who wants to practice but can't seem to fight the addiction to go on reddit/facebook.
56:18 Who do you think of when you think of success?
1:00:00 A one year training regime for someone who does not have access to great school nearby?
1:03:12 Is there anything you could foresee in the next 5-10 years changing the way you work? (talking about automation)
1:15:20 If someone asks you if they need to go to art school what would you say?
1:17:35 Is the concept art world quite competitive?
1:22:44 Is it more work in 3D than 2D?
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Follow me:
Twitter: twitter.com/andrewpprice
Instagram: instagram.com/andrewpprice
Facebook: facebook.com/blenderguru
ArtStation: artstation.com/artist/andrewprice
Blender Guru: blenderguru.com
Poliigon: poliigon.com/?utm_campaign=desc&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=bg
