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How to Find a 3D Artist

Long before computers, the genre of trompe l'oeil (fool the eye) art produced images so realistic that they appeared to jump out of the picture frame. Non-digital artists still create works of amazing perspective and depth, but the process is painstaking and time-consuming. 3D artwork created on a computer, on the other hand, with its smoothly rendered surfaces and shadings, arguably surpasses what is achievable by most artists using traditional oil paints, pastel crayons or chalk. Computerized rendering also allows 3D artists to create and customize multiple images quickly and efficiently. Most 3D artists work in the entertainment industry, but increasing numbers work in online scientific and educational applications.

Instructions

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      Stay and watch the credits the next time a movie finishes. Many 3D artists work in live action productions, adding visual authenticity to streetscapes and buildings to match a film's historical era or geographic setting.

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      Look at the biographical information provided by publishers of graphic novels. Movie studies such as Pixar and Dreamworks provide links to featured artists. And don't forget fanart sites, where young artists post their work in the style of their favorite artist; they sometimes link to that artist's website or blog.

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      Find examples of 3D art online. Bookstores and libraries also have Anime, Manga and Graphic Novel sections which feature 3D art. High school and college art departments periodically announce gallery shows with 3D artwork. Art instructors who have worked in Hollywood or for major game developers also show their work in galleries or online.

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      Search websites where 3D artists post their work. Websites also offer 3D stock models, which an artist can license and customize, saving time and money.

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