Concept Art Techniques for the Modern Professional by Tony Washington (1:00PM)
This workshop is designed to equip artists with industry-relevant skills for creating compelling visual concepts. We’ll explore key fundamentals such as silhouette design, composition, and value structure—critical tools for developing strong ideas quickly and clearly. You’ll also learn practical techniques for integrating lighting, color, and texture to bring your concepts to life, whether for games, film, or animation. This fast-paced session blends creative insight with real-world application, offering tips on working within production pipelines and meeting professional standards. Whether you’re building your portfolio or working on client projects, this workshop delivers valuable tools to elevate your concept art workflow.
Preparing Images for Fine Art Printing by John Watts (2:30PM)
This session helps to ensure that digital images translate beautifully onto physical media, preserving artistic integrity and detail. This involves selecting the appropriate resolution, typically 300 DPI for optimal clarity, and adjusting color profiles to match the printer’s capabilities, often using Adobe RGB or CMYK. Additionally, careful attention is given to color correction, brightness, and contrast to achieve the desired visual impact while safeguarding against common issues such as banding or pixelation. Curating the right paper type, whether textured or smooth, is also crucial, as it can dramatically influence the final aesthetic. Ultimately, this process combines technical precision with artistic vision, resulting in a stunning reproduction that honors the original work.