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    Explore "conceptart" with insightful episodes like "Episode 67 - Alex (Noax)", "Episode 65 - Zhoslen Makoev", "Revolutionizing VFX - 80 Level Podcast", "Episode 62 - KleinerHai" and "Episode 58 - Fil Borgmann" from podcasts like ""The Learn Squared Podcast", "The Learn Squared Podcast", "80 Level Podcast", "The Learn Squared Podcast" and "The Learn Squared Podcast"" and more!

    Episodes (28)

    Episode 67 - Alex (Noax)

    Episode 67 - Alex (Noax)

    Alex, also known as Noax, is a highly skilled designer who has contributed his expertise to games such as Star Citizen and Call of Duty. On today's episode of the podcast, he shares with us the key ingredients to success in the field of concept design, along with his personal journey and what it's teaching him about his future.

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    Episode 65 - Zhoslen Makoev

    Episode 65 - Zhoslen Makoev

    Art Director and Concept Artist Zhoslen Makoev joined Learn Squared as a student when we launched back in 2015, and he dropped by today to talk about how he built a his playable project DUST in Unreal Engine as well as his journey to being one of the co-founders of BigMediumSmall and the joys of food plus much more. 

    Please note: We ran into a technical issue with Zhoslen's original audio recording, so apologies in advance if you notice any strange audio artifacts while listening. 

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    Revolutionizing VFX - 80 Level Podcast

    Revolutionizing VFX - 80 Level Podcast

    Nick Seavert, Founder & CEO of JangaFX Software joined 80 Level Podcast. Explore the art and science of visual effects in game development and learn how Nick turned his love for games into building software aimed at empowering game artists and making VFX easier. Stay tuned for an inside look at JangaFX's future plans, where they're venturing into real-time terrain and environment generation, promising to revolutionize game development.

    Janga VFX website: https://jangafx.com/

    Janga VFX tutorials on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jangafx/videos  

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    Episode 62 - KleinerHai

    Episode 62 - KleinerHai

    Our brand new learn squared instructor KleinerHai is here to talk about his secrets on developing his jaw-dropping IP titled ‘On The Way’ and how these secrets also form the very fabric of his course Sketching Everything, which is available right now (and with Early Bird pricing for a limited time) and much more. -

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    Episode 58 - Fil Borgmann

    Episode 58 - Fil Borgmann

    Concept Art Student Fil Borgmann drops by for today's episode, where we get a first-hand account of what it's like being a student & breaking into the industry in this current climate of AI, and technology. Fil also has crafted some juicy homework from our courses and he shares some compelling insights for someone so early in their journey! 

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    Episode 57 - Till Freitag

    Episode 57 - Till Freitag

    Concept Designer Till Freitag is known for his distinctive styles and passion for Vehicles, Props, and everything in between! On top of being a badass Artist, Till, along with his friends, have been making their own Games, too, with ABRISS being their first title. So check out this packed episode and learn about Till's journey and process.

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    Episode 56 - Luis Carrasco

    Episode 56 - Luis Carrasco

    Our BRAND NEW instructor, Luis Carrasco joins us and shares why fixing your design skills is the key to producing better concepts and how it took time for Luis to realize this. So, enjoy this episode where we dive into this topic and how Luis will be teaching his proven method in his Learn Squared course, which you can sign up for below.

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    Episode 45 - Zahir Aghakhani

    Episode 45 -  Zahir Aghakhani

    Zahir joins us for this episode to talk about his new Learn Squared workshop Sketching the Right Way https://www.learnsquared.com/zahir which takes place on Nov 5. Zahir also gives us some valuable insight into handling the pressures of a career in Concept Art, fears, and how to make it if you live in a place where opportunities are extremely limited. P.S. We had some audio issues during recording, and we've tried our best to rectify it in post. Get TICKETS for Sketching the Right Way at

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    Episode 37 - Maximiliano Moretto

    Episode 37 - Maximiliano Moretto
    Illustrator & Concept Artist Maximiliano Moretto joins us to talk about how he has navigated a career or highs and lows and maintaining focus when reaching for that ultimate goal. Also, enjoy his process on how he makes badass art and more.

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    EP124: Dario CiVon: The Lebron James of Seeing

    EP124: Dario CiVon: The Lebron James of Seeing

    The New Wave Podcast: Daily Conversations On Web3.0, Business, Psychology, Psychedelics & More.

    Dario From The Future aka Dario CiVon is an entrepreneur and concept artist in the video game and animation industry, specializing in colorful creatures and forests. In addition to his art, he has deep interests in psychedelics, meditation, Yoga, and the UFO phenomenon. 

     

    In today’s episode, we get into what it takes to become a freelance artist, how to marry the worlds of business and art and more. Dario also gives us some insight into the brand new animated show that he is working on for Discovery Latin America, which is being built inside Unreal Engine. 

     


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    Timestamps

    (06:01) Dario CiVon: painter of colorful creatures and worlds. What are the key skills and education paths for concept artists?
    (11:31) There is something to be said about achieving mastery in the game of art. ANY art
    (17:00) After year 3 of learning anything, that’s when you begin to taylor it to yourself
    (18:15) The business side of art
    (23:47) Pitching to a large production company
    (26:26) Kid’s shows are taking a step up in terms of quality
    (28:11) Tech developments in art: Unreal Engine animation, deep-fakes, A.I. generated art
    (33:47) High Art vs “art” art
    (28:21) Artists in the 21st century are constantly engaged in changing their mediums of expression
    (49:55) How to balance high levels of art production with holding yourself back
    (55:24) You have to choose what kind of creative organism you become
    (57:51) What is the best way to think about your artistic IP/brand
    (01:03:15) Art in the age of VR and AR
    (01:09:12) How to create authentically? From your CORE
    (01:14:13) Closing thoughts & further resources

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    Episode 31 - Sheng Lam

    Episode 31 - Sheng Lam

    Happy 2022 and we’re back for another year of The Learn Squared Podcast! And our first guest of the year is the extraordinary Concept Artist Sheng Lam And who talks shares golden insights on everything from great work ethics, focus, staying true to your vision, and so much more.

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    Episode 30 - Aleksandr Kilimnik

    Episode 30 - Aleksandr Kilimnik

    In the last episode of the year, we sat down with Quick Tools creator Aleksandr Kilimnik who by day makes Concept Art and by night co-develops epic Blender Add-ons with a certain Jama Jurabaev! Enjoy the Episode, and Happy New Year!

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    Episode 27 - Tim Zarki

    Episode 27 - Tim Zarki

    Tim Zarki is one of the best creatives out there and in this episode discover how Tim's industrial design background has evolved to help him create cutting-edge genre-bending 3D Visualisations and experiments.

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    Clement Balavoine: https://clementbalavoine.com/

    Todd Hersey: https://impreva.de/ Bri Marie: https://www.brimademedoit.com/

    Zach Corzine: https://www.zacharycorzine.com/

    Brendi Wedinger: https://www.instagram.com/brendilw

    Arsiliath: https://arsiliath.gumroad.com/l/compute-shaders

     

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    Episode 26 - Romain Jouandeau

    Episode 26 - Romain Jouandeau

    In this episode, we're joined by the Senior Concept Artist Romain Jouandeau, who discusses his BRAND NEW Learn Squared Course -  Visual Storytelling (OUT NOW https://www.learnsquared.com/romain). Also, enjoy some solid gems about work/life balance, art/life balance, what truly inspires Romain, and so much more. P.S. Our Host Aaron has recently come off a cold, so enjoy some bonus coughs for your listening pleasure.

    VISUAL STORYTELLING https://www.learningsquared.com/courses/visual-storyteling

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    Episode 25 - Aaron Limonick

    Episode 25 - Aaron Limonick

    Aaron Limonick is a complete creative from being an impressive artist, a hungry student of art, a super professional, and a terrific teacher. And in this episode, our Learn Squared instructor shares wisdom that is vital for beginners and veterans alike while also sharing details about the live workshop he is doing with us on Oct 9.

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    Sketching Anything Course: https://www.learnsquared.com/courses/sketching-anything

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    Episode 24 - Greg Rutkowski

    Episode 24 - Greg Rutkowski
    Greg Rutkowski joins us on The Learn Squared Podcast and also joins the Learn Squared family with his course Paint Like The Masters. And in this episode Greg shares everything from his love of art, what it takes to maintain a career and staying in tune with your passions, and all that went into his course so much more.
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    Episode 22 - Eugenia Firs

    Episode 22 - Eugenia Firs

    Concept Designer Eugenia Firs joins us for this episode and we go on a deep dive into the impact of film and video games on the creative mind and how it shaped Eugenia's career. We also discuss inspirations and the tools that help to cope with negativity in the social media spectrum and much more.

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    Episode 16 - Steve Wang

    Episode 16 - Steve Wang

    Steve Wang joins us on the Learn Squared Podcast and shares how his journey as a professional artist has changed him from his early days to what is now his 8th year. We also discuss the future of the industry and much more.

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    Episode 15 - Wouter Gort

    Episode 15 - Wouter Gort

    Concept Designer and NEW Learn Squared Instructor - Wouter Gort joins us for a very candid insight into his way of working, views on the art of creativity, and his intentions and motivations behind his Learn Squared course - Designing Better Characters which is available now! This episode is packed full of great stuff.
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