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ImagineFX Magazine's "Rising Stars" Of 2D & 3D Art

You're A Better Artist Than You Think

Release Date: 10/02/2024

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What would you do if you learned that your artwork would be featured in an industry-leading magazine for creative professionals all over the world?

 

…and you only had a few days to select and submit your samples, write a professional bio and a short blurb about each submission, update your website and prepare a series of social media posts to coincide with the publication date?

 

Would you find that inspiring? 

 

…motivating? 

 

…terrifying?

 

Nine of my students faced this question when they were named among ImagineFX Magazine’s “Rising Stars” of 2D and 3D art.

 

…and they’re all here to talk about this career-defining moment.

 

They’ll share their initial reactions and the challenges they encountered throughout the process. They open up about their struggles with self-doubt, perfectionism, and the super-tight deadline.

 

…and offer insights about how the experience changed them. 

 

…probably forever. 

 

Today, in part one of a two part series, we’ll hear from Mutia Terian, Rami Juma, Dan Tompkins and Veronica Kosowski - in that order.

 

You can find samples of their work and links to connect with each of them at http://bit.ly/ifxmb

 

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NEXT IN PART 2:

 

We’ll hear from the rest of the “Rising Stars” in the next episode. For your convenience, I made a Linktree where you can easily find your favorite ways to subscribe: http://linktr.ee/ChrisOatley

 

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LET US KNOW WHAT *YOU* THINK!

 

Of the many insights and stories shared throughout this episode, which one resonated with you the most? 

 

Let us know! Email my team and I via [email protected] or leave a comment on YouTube or social media. I’m @ChrisOatley everywhere. 

 

The guests from this episode will also be interacting so you can look forward to meeting them in the comments. 

 

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00:00 Intro

01:29 Learn More At MagicBoxAcademy.com

01:47 Mutia Terian: Animation Artist

02:50 Mutia Terian: Developing Confidence

07:07 Mutia Terian: Defining Confidence

09:54 Mutia Terian: What To Do When You're Stuck

11:10 Mutia's Magic Feather

16:49 Rami Juma: Digital Painter

17:28 Rami Juma: The Benefits Of Writing About Your Art

20:08 Rami Juma: Effort Vs. Effect

24:41 Rami Juma: When To Change Things Up

27:00 Rami Juma: Gifts From Your Younger Self

29:03 Rami Juma: How Mindset Affects Art

31:19 Rami's Magic Feather

34:13 Dan Tompkins: Character Designer

34:53 Dan Tompkins: Improving Old Art

37:07 Dan Tompkins: Saved By "Game Face"

38:01 Dan Tompkins: Drawing Yourself Out Of Doubt

39:19 Dan Tompkins: Desensitizing Yourself To Doubt

41:58 Dan's Magic Feather

43:05 Veronica Kosowski: Animation Background Painter/ VisDev Artist

44:12 Veronica Kosowski: Learning From Your Younger Self

47:05 Veronica Kosowski: The Benefits Of Life-Long Projects

48:59 Veronica Kosowski: Fear As Perfectionism

50:37 Veronica's Magic Feather (Except Not)

54:57 Connect & Subscribe