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So for our weekly bit I decide to share a really interesting article from Jack Teagle (www.jackteagle.co.uk/). Jack is a really talent artist which works as illustrator and comics for many years. I suggest to have a look to his gallery, I think can be really inspiring.
Here is the link to the issue of the magazine were this interview come from :
offlife.co.uk/2015/04/read-now…
For decades, illustration and comics were the outsiders of the art world. Snubbed by critics and avoided by galleries, it left artist in the west west - free from expectation or convention. But with their general acceptance over the last decade, has the spirit of risk taking and otherness been whitewashed by safety nets, copycat and autobiographical tales of mind woe ?
Jack Teagle, the creator behind nobrow-published comics "Fight!" and "Jeff job hunter", explains why it's important to always push for the new ground.
These days I see a lot of artist and creators borrowing similar symbols,style and work methods - even themes in their work - and it can feel like an over saturation. Being aware of similar work in one thing, but feeling a need to fit into that world of design, comics and illustration is another.
People should have as much fun possible with what they create. Though things can feel hopeless when living in an economic downturn, where opportunities for artist can be scare, it's really the best time to experiment, explore and go wild with your work. After all...what have you got to lose ?
It's important to push boundaries and see how far you can go. When artist are conservative with their work, it can stagnate. Often artist will try to aim for the easy money or what they think people would like to read or admire. But for self-preservation as an artist, you can't think like that all the time. You have to adapt and evolve, and try by taking chances you can open up new doors of what works.
I don't blame anyone for trying to make money, but while it's important to stay connected and relevant to trends, it's equally important ti introduce an audience to new ideas and nwe ways of working...to set yourself apart from your peer. Creators can unconsciously pick up on similar techniques and styles from other artist, and you can start to get very similar work in some cases. Branching out can help you to differentiate yourself from others.
It can be frightening to venture into the unknown, but when you're breaking new ground, people aren't really going to know what to make of it. You've to persevere, have fun and play with what you're doing. World and pictures do not need to adhere to any preconception you may have of them as an art form. You do what feels right. A story can be non-linear and paced in non-conventional ways. Imagery doesn0t have to be photo-realistic, you can play with perspective, warp proportions, draw in a way that feels natural.
there is a fear that budding artist and writers must conform to working in a ways that have come before them. It's important to understand that this isn't the case. You can learn from what came before you, but you don't have to perfectly replicate it. There are no rules.
The road less travelled is rockier, but also ultimately much more rewarding. Always push yourself to try new things and never content to settle for the status quo.
Jack Teagle, 2015
So for our weekly bit I decide to share a really interesting article from Jack Teagle (www.jackteagle.co.uk/). Jack is a really talent artist which works as illustrator and comics for many years. I suggest to have a look to his gallery, I think can be really inspiring.
Here is the link to the issue of the magazine were this interview come from :
offlife.co.uk/2015/04/read-now…
For decades, illustration and comics were the outsiders of the art world. Snubbed by critics and avoided by galleries, it left artist in the west west - free from expectation or convention. But with their general acceptance over the last decade, has the spirit of risk taking and otherness been whitewashed by safety nets, copycat and autobiographical tales of mind woe ?
Jack Teagle, the creator behind nobrow-published comics "Fight!" and "Jeff job hunter", explains why it's important to always push for the new ground.
These days I see a lot of artist and creators borrowing similar symbols,style and work methods - even themes in their work - and it can feel like an over saturation. Being aware of similar work in one thing, but feeling a need to fit into that world of design, comics and illustration is another.
People should have as much fun possible with what they create. Though things can feel hopeless when living in an economic downturn, where opportunities for artist can be scare, it's really the best time to experiment, explore and go wild with your work. After all...what have you got to lose ?
It's important to push boundaries and see how far you can go. When artist are conservative with their work, it can stagnate. Often artist will try to aim for the easy money or what they think people would like to read or admire. But for self-preservation as an artist, you can't think like that all the time. You have to adapt and evolve, and try by taking chances you can open up new doors of what works.
I don't blame anyone for trying to make money, but while it's important to stay connected and relevant to trends, it's equally important ti introduce an audience to new ideas and nwe ways of working...to set yourself apart from your peer. Creators can unconsciously pick up on similar techniques and styles from other artist, and you can start to get very similar work in some cases. Branching out can help you to differentiate yourself from others.
It can be frightening to venture into the unknown, but when you're breaking new ground, people aren't really going to know what to make of it. You've to persevere, have fun and play with what you're doing. World and pictures do not need to adhere to any preconception you may have of them as an art form. You do what feels right. A story can be non-linear and paced in non-conventional ways. Imagery doesn0t have to be photo-realistic, you can play with perspective, warp proportions, draw in a way that feels natural.
there is a fear that budding artist and writers must conform to working in a ways that have come before them. It's important to understand that this isn't the case. You can learn from what came before you, but you don't have to perfectly replicate it. There are no rules.
The road less travelled is rockier, but also ultimately much more rewarding. Always push yourself to try new things and never content to settle for the status quo.
Jack Teagle, 2015
This group is going offline....
Dear Concepteez,
It is with regret I have to say that the group that was born out of nothing and helped us all get to know each other has unfortunately run it's course and we just don't have the resources or the energy to support the running of this group anymore.
This group was really fun, I personally learnt a lot by hanging out with the coolest artists in the world and now the social media has evolved enough to allow us to easily host contest without much of the admin that DA requires. I had a chat with monkeybread (https://www.deviantart.com/monkeybread) and he eluded to this fact, I just wanted to see it for myself.
What is going to happen to the gallery you ask?
Well,
Bi-Weekly Contest Re-Launch!
Hey Concepteez,
We hope you all enjoyed having that extra day off work Monday, filled with creative projects and Tea. :w00t:
Let's kick off with a contest Vehicle round
The theme will be "Tokyo Bike". ;)
We decided to give the winner something extra; A $5 cash prize. [via paypal only]
The winner and the contenders may see their work featured in our next Concepteez's issue.
Make sure your work is of a high standard (a4 size) and save wip shots to be qualified.
:bulletgreen: 46th Bi-weekly contest: Vehicle round Contest –"Tokyo Bike" .
You all have two weeks from now to finish your entry. There is a timer on the front page which cou
Friday Feature 18th May 2018
Dear Concepteez,
What constitutes a winning feature?
Is it the ability to solve a problem, or to tell a story using a still frozen frame in time, is it marketing or fundamentals that make us stare at a piece for longer than two seconds?
From looking at the featured images this week it is clear that every artist enhanced the emotional appeal or hooked us in a way that makes us want to explore further and dive deeper into the meaning behind the brush strokes.
This fluffy creature looks so jovial that you'd want to hug it, only problem is that it may also kill you. But heck, life's too short and he looks too happy, let's be friends. Kaboom b
Big News
Hello Everyone,
I hope you all are well?
As you all know we've been having some technical issues in the group.
We've been discussing this for some time, and with no further ado we are absolutely delighted to announce
:party: :spotlight-left:~GDSWorld (https://www.deviantart.com/gdsworld) :spotlight-right: :party: GD is returning to Conceptworld! :glomp:
He's decided to re-join the team after taking a sabbatical to focus on his career, and will be taking on some interesting challenges as we move forwards as a team :pc:
We all look forward to working and building the group together
Onwards and upwards!
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