Alexandra Quinby

Q: How did you hone your craft? I began drawing at a very young age. My parents were very supportive of my passion. In high school I drew a lot of comics and digital illustrations. Otis College of Art & Design in Los Angeles where I really started improving as an artist.

Q: How did you find your way to games? Throughout college I studied and practiced to be a concept artist, but during my senior year discovered that I really enjoy 3D, and I started refocusing on that. Out of school I got a job as a 2D background artist at Reverge Studios.

Q: What does your average day on a project look like? Once everyone has arrived, we summarize yesterday's work, and plan ahead. Then I get to work! On some days we have Art Review, which is basically a show-and-tell critique session of the art we’ve produced over the past week.

Q: What are some tools & tricks that make your work easier? Not exactly tools, but having other people to bounce ideas off of is very helpful! Also being in a conducive work environment with a strong team that values open communication makes work 100x easier.

Q: Balance is key. What important influences outside of games inspire and drive your work? I love learning about the world. Documentaries are not only fascinating but also really inspiring resources. Additionally, I take a lot of inspiration from D&D sessions with friends.

Q: What makes good 3D art technique? Animation-friendly topology, effective texture space utilization, and strategic UV seams come to mind. It’s also super helpful to keep your work files, objects, layers, etc. named and effectively organized.

Q: What advice would you give to aspiring artists? Study your fundamentals. Anatomy, light and color, perspective: these make the foundation of your art, and without a solid foundation your art will look weak. Also, make friends in the industry and keep in touch with them!