Overview / Usage

In concept art, the shorter the time between an abstract idea and a concrete visual, the better. This applies to any industry where concept art is involved, but speed is especially important in the fast-paced development pipelines of the video game industry. The article linked below outlines the steps of conceptualizing, gathering reference, sketching, and finalizing a concept or illustration, with a focus on efficiency and speed.

The video goes into more detail on ways to use SketchUp and various tool in Photoshop to complement or speed up the digital painting process.

Methodology / Approach

Ultimately, most concept art could be done with a paintbrush and set of paints. Technology mainly gives 2D digital artists tools to speed up the process. Whether it's using gradient maps for coloring, photo textures for realism, smart objects for easy re-editing, or 3D models for perspective reference, the more tools you have, the easier it is to adapt to a new project, and work efficiently.

Technologies Used

Software: Adobe Photoshop, SketchUp

CPU: Intel Core i7

Other links

• Design Process Article