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by Atey Ghailan (Author), Publishing (Editor)
When law student Atey Ghailan realized that he was doing more sketching than note-taking in class, he decided to pursue a career in art. Atey has written a book that showcases his best and most fascinating work, with details from behind the scenes of his experiences in the art industry so far. Atey's artistic journey, from doodling in class to Senior Illustrator at Riot Games, California is central to the book. In addition, he wants readers to consider their own exciting journey, whether they have still to set off, or are on the road already. Readers will discover insight to his creative workflow alongside practical tips and techniques that can be applied to their own practice. The book shares how the artist defeats the dreaded art block, using a visual library packed with ideas and inspiration, and Atey will be debuting a new and very personal project, unveiling completely new and extremely exciting art.
Author Biography
Atey Ghailan is concept artist and illustrator based in Los Angeles, California, where he works full-time for the video games developer and publisher Riot Games. He grew up in Sweden, eventually moving to the US where he worked as a freelance illustrator and concept artist. Atey's influences include Japanese art and anime films, and animated cartoons. His art is atmospheric, bright, and evocative, filled with warmth and nostalgic lighting.
