Concepts for free
by Kjell Iwarson · in Game Design and Creative Issues · 12/12/2005 (5:27 pm) · 17 replies
Hello everyone, I was contemplating how well recieved something like this would be, but I like this community so why not give it a shot.
I'm pretty much sketching everyday on something to add to my portfolio, so I was thinking I could spend this time to do some free work for projects out there that need a burst of quick concepts whipped up within a relatively short amount of time. This would mean no long-term commitment to a specific project though, so maybe if you need someone to create an initial batch of concepts or do some extra work where your other concept artist(s) don't have the time. I would, however, consider to refine and work on more elaborate concepts if I feel it's a project that's worth it.
My only requirement is that I get to use the material produced in my portfolio, but if you want a copyright notice or similar I will consider it.
As for the type of concepts, I don't like to think of something as impossible, so I will consider everything, but I prefer organic-oriented things like characters. I can take direction as well, if there's a preconcieved idea.
Here's some samples of my previous work:
I'm pretty much sketching everyday on something to add to my portfolio, so I was thinking I could spend this time to do some free work for projects out there that need a burst of quick concepts whipped up within a relatively short amount of time. This would mean no long-term commitment to a specific project though, so maybe if you need someone to create an initial batch of concepts or do some extra work where your other concept artist(s) don't have the time. I would, however, consider to refine and work on more elaborate concepts if I feel it's a project that's worth it.
My only requirement is that I get to use the material produced in my portfolio, but if you want a copyright notice or similar I will consider it.
As for the type of concepts, I don't like to think of something as impossible, so I will consider everything, but I prefer organic-oriented things like characters. I can take direction as well, if there's a preconcieved idea.
Here's some samples of my previous work:
About the author
#4
Some poses:
Overlooking a battlefield of ants waging war.
Ants locking jaws.
Ant using a spear in the back of another ant.
Ants riding beetles.
Ants riding damsel flies.
If your interested, have fun with it.
12/12/2005 (9:37 pm)
Bugs, make some anatomically correct ants that are in various positions to be used as a concept for an FPS based on insects. Think caveman ants that use the back four legs for standing the front 2 for weapons of war. The insects need to be ants and not some crap like Bugs Life or Antz. I would prefer North West American large red ants as seen in the deserts, not SE fire ants. Also large (similar size to red ants) black ant variety from North West America. I would also like to see leaf cutter ants as they have really cool spikes. Flying ants are good too. I will eventually need to model these, but that is a few months away. I want my vision to use real ants that can be named by their scientific names in the game to add a little education. Some poses:
Overlooking a battlefield of ants waging war.
Ants locking jaws.
Ant using a spear in the back of another ant.
Ants riding beetles.
Ants riding damsel flies.
If your interested, have fun with it.
#5
Frank - sounds like fun, I'll give it a go :)
12/13/2005 (1:23 am)
Apparatus, Ian Roach - thanks guys.Frank - sounds like fun, I'll give it a go :)
#6
12/13/2005 (1:57 am)
Hey your work is excelent! I am really impressed with the robotic/marine suit and the architecture of the cityscape. How long on average does it take you to make these pictures?
#7
*edit* spelling
12/13/2005 (2:01 am)
Teromous - That depends on a few things, mostly if I'm in the mood/having a good art day, and whether I'm getting too much into details or not (sometimes it happens!). But I'd say anywhere between half an hour up to several, I rarely count my time. The first concept sheet I can say is in the 30/60 minute range.*edit* spelling
#8
12/13/2005 (7:39 am)
Nice concepts. As others noted- very impressive cityscape indeed.
#9
12/13/2005 (9:40 am)
Do you also do fantasy artwork?
#10
Thomas - Depends on your defenition of fantasy :) I would consider a couple of the above to be rather fantasyish, in loose terms I guess.
12/13/2005 (1:27 pm)
Thanks Nauris, I'm a fan of your work :)Thomas - Depends on your defenition of fantasy :) I would consider a couple of the above to be rather fantasyish, in loose terms I guess.
#11
I am looking for a fantasy artist for a d20 product line. Check out my ad below:
http://www.garagegames.com/index.php?sec=mg&mod=project&page=view.job&qid=5163
12/13/2005 (1:41 pm)
In looking at your samples, they are mostly sci-fi oriented. By fantasy I mean sword and sorcery, wizards, fighters, orcs, dragons, dungeons, etc.I am looking for a fantasy artist for a d20 product line. Check out my ad below:
http://www.garagegames.com/index.php?sec=mg&mod=project&page=view.job&qid=5163
#12
Here's what I could dig up that more or less fits the profile IMO:
12/13/2005 (3:59 pm)
Hm, I have to admit I haven't done many concepts of that kind, but that could be interesting nevertheless. Not many parameters to change from scifi to fantasy :)Here's what I could dig up that more or less fits the profile IMO:
#13
12/13/2005 (4:05 pm)
Looks good. I like the user interface. Nice work. 
#14
Great concepts. I envy you brushwork- that's something I've never been able to learn myself when it comes to digital 2d- I gues it's because tablets are not 2x2 m... yet. Keep them coming.
12/13/2005 (4:20 pm)
You'll spoil people and nobody will want to pay for art later on ;)Great concepts. I envy you brushwork- that's something I've never been able to learn myself when it comes to digital 2d- I gues it's because tablets are not 2x2 m... yet. Keep them coming.
#15
12/13/2005 (5:04 pm)
Characters would be good. maybe a front view and then a side view. easiest to model.
#16
I am developing a fantasy RPG, if your interested in creating as many or as little as you want of either environment or character concepts (i can give full details through email) please contact me
andrew.osborne@silhouette-studios.com.au
thankyou
12/14/2005 (6:06 am)
I emailed you, but didnt receive a reply - not sure I had the correct address.I am developing a fantasy RPG, if your interested in creating as many or as little as you want of either environment or character concepts (i can give full details through email) please contact me
andrew.osborne@silhouette-studios.com.au
thankyou
#17
Edit - Mail sent.
12/14/2005 (6:51 am)
Andrew - Hm, I did reply to the address contained in the mail I recieved (silhouet @ silhouette-studios.com.au), I'll try with the above address instead.Edit - Mail sent.
Kjell Iwarson