Originally from Colorado, David Riddle is a Senior Character Artist on Hi-Rez Studios' online game, Smite. David has a deep knowledge of traditional art techniques, especially sculpting, that he has utilized in his career in 3D art. He has a huge technical knowledge base that he shares with us in the first half of the interview. Then we transition into a discussion about his early years as a highly creative kid, acquiring skills, art education, and then breaking into the game industry.

David's Links

• David's Artstation
• Hi-Res Studios
• Smite

Software

• Topo Gun
• Maya
• 3Ds Max
• ZBrush
• Unreal Engine

Networking

• Polycount
• Art Station
• SIEGE
• Summit

FDM 3D Printing

• YouTube Video

Other Links

• Ron Mueck Book
• Ron Mueck Wikipedia
• What is a 3D Character Artist?
• Parkinson's Law
• Bone Clones

Podcast Credits:

• Pat Bollin: Host
• Jeremiah Clark: Co-Host

Opinions expressed by guests are their own, and not necessarily endorsed by their employer, past present or future, nor by Creator Forge, LLC.

Creator Forge is an educational organization dedicated to offering instructional media focused on how to prepare for work in creative fields in entertainment industries. This podcast is a chance for us to explore the question "What forges great professional artists?" We'll find out by interviewing professional artists and promising young art students about what they do, how they do it, how they got to where they are now, and what advice they have for anyone who wants to do what they do.

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