Haley Kannall graduated from the Academy of Art with a BFA in Animation and Visual Effects. She is now a lighting and su
Matching Concept Art Through Surfacing
Presented By Nimble Collective
Take Notes
What catches your eyes? How is the piece painted or drawn? Noticing smaller details and noting them will help you examine and dissect the piece.
Deconstruct the Art
Understanding the major parts of any piece of art allows you to see how it was created. Whether it’s large shapes and color decisions or smaller consistent details, understanding what it is made out of lets you emulate it.
One At A Time
Finding a solution to one problem at a time allows for greater control over each piece, preventing any particular one from getting too out of control.
Build On Top
Each layer should compliment and reinforce the others. By working on each piece individually, you can find common workflows and let your own artwork help you solve new problems.
Talk About It
Don’t be afraid to reach out and talk to the artist who originally did the piece. Their insights of how they solved a particular visual problem will help you understand the problems you might face.
“When faced with a challenge, break it down into a series of unchallenging steps. Don’t be afraid of something big, it’s always made of smaller things. ~Haley Kannall Haley Kannall graduated from the Academy of Art with a BFA in Animation and Visual Effects. She is now a lighting and surfacing artist at Nimble Collective, helping to push animation technology and create awesome animated content! At Nimble, we want to share the knowledge we have gained from our years of experience to help artists tell their own stories.
