Artist Spotlight & Interview with Igor Artyomenko
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Igor Artyomenko is a digital artist originally from Kazakhstan who currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He is immensely skilled in concept design and character design, which is evident from his numerous works. Igor’s big break came in 2015 when he landed a position as one of the concept designers for the game “Banner Saga.” In fact, this was the project that landed him in the U.S. As of 2021, Igor works for Riot Games (famously known for the League of Nations) as a concept artist. On the side, he also creates personal illustrations and sketches
Igor Artyomenko is, without a doubt, a phenomenal digital artist. His use of color is exceptionally unique, and the characters he creates are out of this world. Anyone would also appreciate the attention to detail that goes into all of his character designs as they absolutely look lively and exquisite. Igor hopes to one day start his own business or studio. When he is not hard at work in front of a computer, Igor enjoys photography, biking, and surfing. These things, along with art, are what make his life better.
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ARTIST INTERVIEW:
What City, State & Country do you currently live in?: Los Angeles, CA, USA
What is your primary art application?: Photoshop CC
What are some of the other mediums, or applications you use?: I'm trying to master Blender and Zbrush
What are some of your favorite reference materials?: Works by classic magazine illustrators such as Joseph Leyendecker, N. C. Wyeth, Alphonse Mucha. Photos, especially I like to look for inspiration in my favorite Instagram profiles. Animated movies
What are some of your favorite things to draw and paint?: Anything. But I usually focus on the environment and the illustrations. I like to draw girls in my free time.
Who are some of your favorite concept artists, or illustrators that you draw inspiration from?: Craig Mullins, Joseph Leyendecker, N. C. Wyeth, Moby Francke, Ivan Aivazovsky
Did you have any professional training? If so, what schools or classes did you attend? If not, what process did you use to achieve your level of artistic talent?: I have no professional art education. But I drew a lot while I was in high school. And passed the preparatory courses for entering the University of Architecture. But I never entered. In general, the practice helped me.
What is an interesting bit of personal info about yourself you could share with our readers?: I live a pretty ordinary life. But I love photography, hiking, and traveling. It helps me to do art. I love sports, it also helps.
What is one bit of advice you would give to an aspiring artist like yourself? Something you've learned from experience along your journey?: It is very important to find what you like. And do exactly what you love and how you love it. And not in the way that others or the school of academic drawing expect.
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