What's a good test for a possible artist?
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What's a good test for a possible artist?
I am already starting to get artists inquiring with me to do the work for my webcomic. I have a specific style I want the webcomic done in (see below link for it) and want to see if the artist can draw in that style. Given this, what would be a reasonable test?
My thought is emailing all inquiring artists the same photograph(s) and one rough draft storyboard page and asking them to convert them into the desired style. I could then compare them against each other for who is closest to what I'm envisioning for the webcomic. To get ones that are more than just photocopy machines, perhaps asking them to put the person in the photograph(s) into a different position with a different background than what's pictured in the photograph(s). Does this all sound like a good idea and a reasonable request? Suggestions and constructive criticisms much appreciated!
As for the artistic style sought, it is the top illustration (man looking into crystal ball) at this webpage: http://www.dominic-deegan.com/fanart.html
My thought is emailing all inquiring artists the same photograph(s) and one rough draft storyboard page and asking them to convert them into the desired style. I could then compare them against each other for who is closest to what I'm envisioning for the webcomic. To get ones that are more than just photocopy machines, perhaps asking them to put the person in the photograph(s) into a different position with a different background than what's pictured in the photograph(s). Does this all sound like a good idea and a reasonable request? Suggestions and constructive criticisms much appreciated!
As for the artistic style sought, it is the top illustration (man looking into crystal ball) at this webpage: http://www.dominic-deegan.com/fanart.html
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Um, no, not serious.
Just knew I was keeping the art test brochure in my desk drawer for a reason...
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From what I've heard about their exhaustive screening process, you have already passed.
Which is cool, really. Too many people telling folks they can't draw.
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Which is cool, really. Too many people telling folks they can't draw.
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I don' t know- Did they fail Schulz? I've been reading a book of interviews with Schulz and I know that they hired him to work at the art school he took courses from. I don't remember him failing prior to that. Could be my memory, though.
Edit: If this link works, he doesn't say that the art school failed him, so I'm going to trust my memory and say that he didn't.
Edit: If this link works, he doesn't say that the art school failed him, so I'm going to trust my memory and say that he didn't.
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I remember him stating it in interviews on television. It was meant to encourage people to pursue their dreams and never let any single person brow-beat you from pursuing them. I'll see if I can find a transcript of one on the net.Greg Stephens wrote:I don' t know- Did they fail Schulz? I've been reading a book of interviews with Schulz and I know that they hired him to work at the art school he took courses from. I don't remember him failing prior to that. Could be my memory, though.
Edit: If this link works, he doesn't say that the art school failed him, so I'm going to trust my memory and say that he didn't.
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Hmming and hawwing
Well, fairly obviously, each artists portfolio of existing work (which they should be able/willing to send you image files of) should give you an idea of who you should bother talking to. If you're left with a difficult, close call after this, well lucky you, but possibly then you could ask them to do a main character design from your notes/script.
I'd hesitate about asking them to do an entire page - as is clear, artists have by far the balance of power, unless you're willing to pay for even this - as the amount of time and effort to put into something that may not get them the could be off-putting.
That said, I've never had the situtation so maybe just asking if they'd mind would be fine.
I'd hesitate about asking them to do an entire page - as is clear, artists have by far the balance of power, unless you're willing to pay for even this - as the amount of time and effort to put into something that may not get them the could be off-putting.
That said, I've never had the situtation so maybe just asking if they'd mind would be fine.
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Re: Hmming and hawwing
Sorry, when I mean a page I actually mean a panel ... since that's what each webpage will contain. However, I understand your point. If it's a close call between two or more, I'll offer to pay each to do the conversion of the two photographs and storyboard panel into the desired artistic style. I'll make changes to the job listing to reflect this.ThisBloke wrote:Well, fairly obviously, each artists portfolio of existing work (which they should be able/willing to send you image files of) should give you an idea of who you should bother talking to. If you're left with a difficult, close call after this, well lucky you, but possibly then you could ask them to do a main character design from your notes/script.
I'd hesitate about asking them to do an entire page - as is clear, artists have by far the balance of power, unless you're willing to pay for even this - as the amount of time and effort to put into something that may not get them the could be off-putting.
That said, I've never had the situtation so maybe just asking if they'd mind would be fine.