SELF TAUGHT ARTIST SECRETS AND STRATEGIES

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SELF TAUGHT ARTIST SECRETS AND STRATEGIES digs deep into the psychology of teaching yourself anything! Im a self taught artist, and I never went to art school or got any kind of formal education in art, and Ive I ended up working on some of the worlds biggest video games. How does that happen? I will tell you.

Games I've worked on -
CURRENTLY WORKING ON- Twilight Monk Metroidvania
Fortnite (Environment concept art)
Overwatch (Environment concept art + Sprays artwork)
League of Legends (Character design + Environment concept art, UI + Icons)
Diablo 3 (Character design + Environment concept art)
Hearthstone (Illustration)
Burning Crusade(Character design + Environment concept art)
Wrath of the Lich King (Character design + Environment concept art)
Indivisible (Environment concept art)
Final Fight Streetwise (Voice Acting + Character Design + World Design + Cutscene Direction + Co writer on script)
He Man GBA (Pixel Art)
Terminator 3 GBA (Art Direction + Pixel Art)
CannonBallers (Character + World design)
Ikeda: The Scrap Hunter (Programming + Art + Design)
Goblins and Gnomes (Concept Art)

Books available-
CreeD Re:Imaginary (2021) - 2 part Comic series
Twilight Monk - Return of the Ancients (2021) - Illustrated Novel
Twilight Monk Secrets of Kung Fulio (2020) - Illustrated Novel
Escape from Giants Crown (2019) - Illustrated Novella
World Of Twilight Monk Vol 1 (2019) Art Book
The Man and the Moonken (2019) - Illustrated Novella
The Beast of Tuksa (2018) - Illustrated Novella
Twilight Monk (2012) - 2 Graphic Novels
Nova Colony (2009) - 1 Graphic Novel
CreeD (1993-2007) - Comic Book Series
Ghost Rider (2000) - Comic Book Series
The Fuzz (1997) - Comic Book

[ActionHankBeard]

We live in a time where there’s so much free help online. The biggest hurdle for new artists is learning to become self motivated and to stop expecting immediate results. I stress this so much when people ask for advice on this subject. The reality is you have to sharpen those fundamentals before you can really start making the kinda art you see in your head.

[mangArtist]

Sitting at my desk at work, listening to Trent and dreaming about the art projects I want to work on when I get home, I get a feeling that everything's gonna be alright, and I'll get to where I want to be one day

[Brokenlance]

His work from 12 to 14 was such a punch in the gut. My god I used to feel like I was decent for my age but clearly not

[Billy.Bacsko]

When you talk about the philosophy of "value" it is something that inspires me more than anything out there. Thank you for these talks, and where your advice has led me to, creatively, and personally.

[_aiborie]

This video inspires me to reach out to community or like-minded people that I know of. I keep on forgetting that I don't have to do this alone. The isolation has been getting into me which makes me feel lost in the journey and those moments had been scary. Thank you for making these types of videos Trent.

[mayobous]

Man, where I live I can't pay for your workshops even if I had the money (political stuff that, far from solving anything, it only makes it all worse). I can't wait to move to another country, I'd buy all of your content. You're one of the artists that keeps me going, that gives me hope. In a place like this, time is scarce (imagine wasting two hours literally waiting for a bus, and another two hours in a line to buy just, chicken). The sacrifice that artists make here are triple, in the pursuit of improvement. Sometimes it feels like there's no point, but then I listen to you and I fill myself with strength and perseverance. I know all this resilience will be worth it, and as soon as I'm able to make financial operations in the world, I'll definitely be supporting you, it's the least I can do after all the force you give me. Thanks!

[mikekazz]

One thing I like to share is buy cheap stuff first like ultra fine tip sharpies, bic mechanical pencils, printer paper or line paper. That way you get a taste of it and see if you like the flavor if not then you didn't lose much, this pretty much goes for most hobbies.

[retrosuperheroart]

Great! A Classic Trent TMNT ! I made an homage video/style challenge of your Creed style. Hope you like it! Re-reading that Creed TMNT crossover brought back so many 90s memories! Thank you Trent!

[sukreawa]

I went to art school and the students, that stood out were the ones, that also practiced their skills outside of school every day. We had amazing teachers, don't get me wrong, but I think art school mostly provides you with information, some projekt to focus on, focus times and a community. All of these things are very helpfull in getting better, but also not exclusive to art schools. Communties like the one that Trent has created can fill the same purpose. I really don't believe that anyone needs art school to become an amazing artist. I went because I like to actually see and meet the people I am learning with. But most of my learning happened outside of school

[AnnuMannu]

My art students (Grade 5) entire week "Ma'am has Mister Trent posted a new video yet?" Now I can say yes, yes he has. In what art class do you get to watch inspiring art video's like mine. Keep up the videos, My students love them and constantly want to show me how they improve their drawings.

[apples]

Dude your art is fire! These videos where you did the speed painting teaches so much just by watching the process.

[iry.]

Man, you're so inspiring, with your words and your drawings. Thx for that

[DigitalArtcast]

Another amazing video trent we defo need to get you on the podcast

[charlysteiger]

when I was a teenage I focused too much on the end I made it to illustrate for newspapers, magazines, commissions, etc....but If I could go back in time, I would not focus that much on doesn't change your life to get an 8 instead of a 10....but it does change your life to put ALL In what you really want to achieve.

[Snaaaaap]

These turtles look amazing!

I've just lost my confidence and enthusiasm a long time ago and havent been able to renew it.

[dplj]

Our teacher collected and saved our first day drawing. Then on day 30, he hung them around the room next to our last homework. No names on front. I had forgotten that first drawing. We were all surprised at our own and every person’s improvement.

[AndrewMaksym]

Please make a game room review on Shadowgrounds. It would work so well for that. 💯💪

[Iad]

Negative self talk was a huge problem for me. I grew up in a household that never celebrated success, always punished failure, and did not value art. I didn't realize that I approached things so as to avoid failure rather than pursue success. Took me too long to realize that and begin to turn perspectives around.

[Jahsee]

thank you soooo much, your words are ones I will hold dearly as I travel to great heights of improvement towards the game industry as a Character concept artist!!!

[tanix.]

Thanks man your a inspirational guy keep up the work also telling us these things makes me want to continue on my journey of an artiste