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Creature Design Workshop
Sabilla Pepi
"This experience helped me a lot to broaden the point of view on my creative process and knowledge of this sector, allowing me to have many more tools to approach the job market and the recruitment process. Through the stimulation of creativity, I was able to step out of my comfort zone, and completely reevaluating my approach to design. All of this was handled with an encouraging approach by Bobby, who has always made the atmosphere serene and friendly, helping the class being more and more cohesive. The group had a great impact in this experience; sharing our progress and moral support was a key ingredient in our artistic growth. For these reasons I would strongly recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to approach creature design in a professional way, learning from one of the most passionate figures in this field."
Ronan Macgregor
"Joining the Creature Design Workshop was a great experience. The structure of the workshop was straight forward, thorough and fruitful. It deepened my understanding for creature design as well as my knowledge of the design process in general. Designing is no simple task, let alone designing wild, sci-fi creatures that would inhabit some extraordinarily different planet than our own. However, Bobby’s ability to clearly articulate important points around designing such complex subjects made the workshop insightful and fun. The feedback and lessons that I received throughout the workshop significantly grew my confidence when designing creatures. It inspired me to keep pushing myself and working outside of my comfort zone in order to grow as an artist. This workshop also gave me a priceless opportunity to meet and network with other like-minded artists which was a huge bonus for me. If you want to dive into the world of creature design, I strongly recommend this workshop!"
Lauren Beiser
"I had an absolute blast the entire duration! Prior to
taking the class I struggled with having a true structure in my design process as well as presentation. This learning experience has greatly helped with streamlining both categories. Additionally, I learned some great techniques to achieve solid designs faster. Overall I had a great time learning and meeting other creature passionate artists!"
Bradly Switzer
"When I started my mentorship with Bobby, I knew what I was looking for out of the experience, though I wasn’t sure if Bobby would be able to deliver on what I was looking for. I am primarily a 3d artist, and I knew that my portfolio was lacking focus. We actually discussed this before my mentorship actually started, and he helped me really file down what I already had and helped me focus on what I really wanted. During the mentorship, Bobby was available and encouraging, supporting me where I needed it and offering advice on materials and resources. I can confidently say that I would still be stuck in my rut of aimless creation without his considerable guidance. He has put me on a path of focus that I know will lead to success, and he continues to be a great resource still. I can honestly say, even though it was a tough month in terms of workload, the mentorship was well worth the price. I’d even say I got a great deal on a solid guide and framework. I would absolutely say that if one has the financial and time availability, its worth it to work as a mentee with Bobby. Thanks again Bobby, you’re a rock star!"
Joey Ruberto
"A mentorship to improve my skills 1 on 1 with an instructor was on my mind for quite some time, and when I saw the opportunity to have one with Bobby, I knew it would elevate my skills to the next level. Before it, my workflow was a mishmash of different things from many artists, and with Bobby's help, I learned how to structure my projects in a manner fit for the industry, from the initial thumbnails to the final layout. Although my focus was on creatures, he taught me how to approach the industry, how you properly work in it, and how to appeal to recruiters. Throughout the mentorship, Bobby was always available to answer any questions I had, with an engaging and fun attitude."
Kamen Stanev
"I have been following Bobby for a long time, so the next natural step was signing up for his Creature Design Workshop. Like his YouTube videos, the workshop focuses on EVERY step of developing an imaginary creature. From A to Z in a month! Bobby pays special attention to every participant, actively engaging in developing their designs. What I liked the best is that you get feedback and paint over simultaneously - so everyone is on the same page always. My biggest takeaway is how to approach any concept-related project. It's an experience that stays with you long after it's over!"
Colin, CE ARTS
" Bobbys Creature Design Workshop was a really fun introduction to designing creatures! Each week/ lesson gave me a better understanding of how to ‘get things done’ in terms of achieving my goal to complete an idea from start to finish and to design with a process and backstory in mind throughout, rather than trying to design without a plan/design guide. The process learned, has now become an integral part of my studies and portfolio development and gave me the confidence to approach my ideas independently and confidently knowing that there is always a fundamental principle to fall back to and build up from. Studying from reference and getting used to whipping out bundle of thumbnail sketches became second nature very quickly for me and is what I loved most, it also removed any pressure to have super tight rendered drawings which allowed me to focus and progress regardless of skill level. I recommend this course for anyone who has any curiosity in creature design. I believe you will gain new knowledge and insights in a relaxed fun way and possibly have a nice piece of work for your portfolio or at the very least, a solid body of sketches to refer back to and build on for sure. "
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