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The process *is* the payoff.Portrait Of Jimi Hendrix by Chris Oatley
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ClawAndFang JimGuy v3 FINAL
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Santa Barbara Beach Cliff 5/3/16
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Charcoal En Plein Air - Griffith Park - 2/27/16
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Claw and Fang - Character Collab w Shaun Bryant #1
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Getty Gardens
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Spring Is Late
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Ojai Rancho
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Burano Sera by Chris Oatley
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Stuck Tin Man
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DETAIL: Portrait Of Elvis by Chris Oatley
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Portrait Of Elvis by Chris Oatley
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Epic Sky 01 by Chris Oatley
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Portrait Of Jimi Hendrix by Chris Oatley
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Octopus Artist
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Scribble Study
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Toony Skeletor
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In part one of this interview, we learned how Robert Simons’ career in concept art began before he even graduated from art school.
His designs for an indie sci-fi short called Project Arbiter demonstrated artistic maturity beyond that of the average nineteen-year-old artist and opened doors to the vfx industry.
Now, in part two, Robert and I discuss his experiences working on Hollywood blockbusters, breaking into the big-time, how his childhood inspired his concept art portfolio and a whole lot more!
Episode Highlights:
- Sketching on mobile devices.
- What it’s like to see your concept art come to life on set.
- The ups and downs of epic personal projects.
- Working for other people.
- The future of independent film.
- The downsides of digital effects.
- The lonely side of success.
- How to deal with haters.
- How his childhood inspired his concept art portfolio.
- Concept art internships and breaking in.
…and we swap Steven Spielberg pseudo-stories!
Find the links and show notes at ChrisOatley.com/robert-simons-…
- Listening to: Passenger
- Reading: "How To Build A Dinosaur" by Jack Horner
- Watching: WALKING DEAD SEASON 5 OMG!!!
- Playing: Nope...
- Eating: Tuna Melt
- Drinking: Chamomile Tea
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Hello. I noticed your amazing Animal Farm illustration with Napoleon and his dogs. Have you ever thought of doing am illustration of Snowball?
. Hope you have an awesome one on this special day 
I'm sure sure it will get lost in the sea of happy b-day wishes, but Happy birthday!
I think we're officially old now, lol.
I think we're officially old now, lol.
Happy birthday Chris!!
I hope you have a wonderful day and thanks for creating the Oatley Academy!
Best wishes!
I hope you have a wonderful day and thanks for creating the Oatley Academy!
Best wishes!
