Uploaded July 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this interview I talk with Efflam Mercier, an extremely talented concept artist, currently working at Riot Games in LA.

In this interview we talk about:
How Efflam learned to draw
His recommended books to learning light and composition
The science behind how we perceive imagery
Machine learning and how to apply that to your learning
Why anatomy is key
How he got hired at Riot Games
Why he strives to maximise his learning potential
What aspiring artists typically miss
The competitiveness of the concept art industry
His predictions for the future of AI in the art industry
His learning path for learning concept art in 12 months

Follow Efflam:
ArtStation: artstation.com/efflam
Twitter: twitter.com/EfflamMercier
Youtube: youtube.com/user/efflamful

Efflam's recommended books and movies for understanding light and color: artstation.com/efflam/blog/ANGz/how-i-discovered-my-love-for-cinematography


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