Ray Lee shares his journey from South Korea to the United States as a dedicated Concept Artist, revealing the challenges and triumphs he encountered along the way. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, consistent practice, and self-care amidst the realities of entering the competitive gaming & entertainment industry and the impact of AI on art.

• Ray's early influences growing up in Korea and China
• The rigorous path to breaking into the art industry
• How military service help him develope resilience
• Impact of mentorship on Ray's career development
• The need for self-care and managing self-doubt
• Balancing tradition and innovation in the advent of AI
• Networking and building connections in the art community
• Final insights on consistency and motivation for aspiring artists

Guest bio:
Ray Lee is a Concept Artist/ Environment Concept Artist/ Digital Art Teacher in Los Angeles, California. He creates 2D Concept Art, including Environment, Props, Illustration, Logo, and Character design to professional standards, showing his design's problem-solving quality in the Game and Entertainment Industry. He has a passion for creating gaming universes that captivate players’ imaginations.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayleeart/
• Website: https://www.starlight-vision.com/
• IG: @rayleeart - https://www.instagram.com/rayleeart

Links/resources:

• The Art of Sky (wiki page for mobile game)

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