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Illustrator and concept artist Devin Elle Kurtz shares her journey, from childhood ambitions to be an artist and finding the best educational fit, to working in the industry as she continues to develop her craft.
The Art of Devin Elle Kurtz bursts with the stunning color, light, and storytelling that Devin has mastered, using traditional and digital methods. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a young industry professional. Devin recalls navigating educational opportunities, looking for the combination of formal classes and personal study that suited her needs. Color and light play a huge part - whether she uses traditional or digital techniques - and specially commissioned tutorials give aspiring artists the chance to sample her methods while evolving their skills. Readers will also enjoy the intriguing subject of storytelling, as Devin explores the themes that feature the most in her own work, including where they originated from. These insights and reflections are not only fascinating, but also help readers unlock their own authentic storytelling potential.
Devin has been handpicked to join the ranks of superstar artists who have produced their Art of... books with 3dtotal Publishing, creating the unique blend of advice, tutorials, inspiration, and galleries that we love to see.
About the author
Devin Elle Kurtz is a 23-year-old digital illustrator, visual development artist, and background painter, with a focus on fantasy creatures and colorful environments. She works full-time on the Netflix animated series Disenchantment as lead background artist, but still makes time to focus on personal projects and business interests. Of particular note is Devin's love of nature, with her whimsical scenes often featuring animals, fantastical creatures, and people within richly-lit scenes.
Summary
Immerse yourself in the jewel-toned world of artist Devin Elle Kurtz, where people and animals, real or imagined, live together.
Foreword
• Promotion on 3dtotal.com (400K monthly page views) including homepage announcements, free chapter, banners, and interviews with Devin.
• Promotional posts across Character Design Reference social media platforms (Character Design References 737K+ followers, Character Design Challenge 225K+ members).
• Promotion with industry websites such as CG Cookie (71K+ Facebook followers) and Creative Bloq (366K+ Facebook followers).
• Social media posting across 3dtotal platforms (Facebook 208K+ followers, Twitter 46K+ followers, Instagram 105K+ followers, Pinterest 7K+ followers).
• Reviews from relevant sites and publications such as ImagineFX and Parka Blogs.
• Devin to post about the book on her social media platforms.
