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Marckel
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Is this... breakthrough?

Posted by Marckel - June 17th, 2018


Currently I feel like standing by the ocean, gazing upon the horizon of infinite possibilities. It's mid 2018 and the journey to become professional has officially begun for me!

After completing the first demo for my game, In Sheep's Clothing, I've slowed down work on it and began embarking on several other projects, some non-profit and some with small income, all in the hopes of building a portfolio and work experience. I'm excited to say that one of those, which has been consuming a massive portion of my time, is nearing completion!

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This past two months I've been working on some menu background images and login screens for a relatively small online shooter game and through the process I've learnt to conquer one of my biggest walls in art: backgrounds. At the same time, I've gained the ability to quickly scour for references and implement them in the appropriate style. I've definitely felt like I've improved my work process and art skills in general. I'm taking baby steps towards the concept and splash art work I've always dreamt of.

I'll put up some of the other images once the work is complete. I'm excited to see how they look in game once the update is released and just genuinely awed at how my goals and plans are progressing so successfully. From the kid who doodled in textbooks to getting paid for it. I'm teary eyed again.

But that's all for June. I'll be getting back to finishing non-profit work making sprites for a comical French visual novel which should be done by the end of the month or sometime in early July. There's also one other potential freelancing opportunity I've contacted but it's in the gray area.

I'm relieved to get back to my own stuff very soon because, however exciting it was, working for others and trying to make their vision a reality is incredibly difficult. It was absolutely humbling and I'm glad I made it through. I'll be taking a break, trying to finish my game and doing more studies, until hopefully I can get more small-time freelance work around August and September. I have a very promising plan in mind ;)

Let's hope for an awesome 2018 for everyone!


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Good job moving forward! I can't wait to see your improvements!

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