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Nine of my current mentees were named “Rising Stars” of 2d & 3d art by ImagineFX magazine.

In this two-part interview series, they’re here to share stories of artistic development and how being selected for the article affected their mindsets. 

Illustrator Andrea Ivetic Vicai begins the episode with a positive spin on the more frustrating aspects of illustration.

Next, animation artist Lucy Ledsam talks about finding an art career that matches your personality.

VR artist Elizabeth Person and CG artist Carmen Thora Smith talk about making the switch from painting to 3d.

…and finally, character designer Laura Horan presents the benefits of an agile creative process.

Find links to their portfolios and samples of their art at bit.ly/ifxmb 

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01:18 Illustrator Andrea Ivetic Vicai:

02:17 Infinite Challenge = Infinite Inspiration 

03:46 The Devil On The Shoulder 

04:52 Be Your Own Best Friend 

06:36 Andrea's Magic Feather 

08:09 Animation Artist Lucy Ledsam:

08:48 "I'm Not Big And Bombastic..." 

12:14 Advice For Non-Bombastic Artists 

13:05 Lucy's Magic Feather 

18:01 VR Artist Elizabeth Person:

18:26 Specialization As Curation

18:59 Switching Industries 

23:14 Lizzy's Magic Feather

23:51 Disney Is Convenient 

25:53 CG Artist Carmen Thora Smith:

27:06 Learning Complicated Software 

28:12 Shifting Stories 

29:36 Tools Do Matter 

30:28 Carmen's Magic Feather

31:26 "Just-In-Time" Learning 

33:08 Character Designer Laura Horan:

34:28 Don't Settle For Less 

36:01 Objectivity Is Impossible 

38:04 Laura's Magic Feather

39:16 CREDITS