The Pocket Mentor for Game Artists (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781032785585)

Want to work as a game artist in the video game industry? Then this is the book for you. It's packed with practical advice and essential insights to help you understand how the industry works and how to get your foot in the door.

This book covers everything from choosing a specialization and building a portfolio to networking, applying for jobs, and thriving in a studio environment. It also offers advice on handling feedback, dealing with rejection, and staying healthy and competitive in a fast-paced industry.

Featuring interviews with professional game artists across multiple disciplines, this book provides real-world perspectives on different roles, career paths, and day-to-day studio life. You'll also find advice on self-assessment, training options, art tests, interviews, contracts, long-term growth, and more.

This book will be of great interest to all aspiring game artists and students of game art. It will also appeal to industry professionals looking for new ways to approach their career development.