We've got another US based asset creator for our next Featured Creator, it's graphic designer Vengeancemk1 giving us some insight into their game dev background. They've been a member of GDM since February 2016 and their store includes a superb selection of GUI focused assets.
Developer, Asset Creator or are you a bit of both?:
Game Asset Creator.
Full Time, Part Time or Hobby?:
Part Time
How long have you been doing this?:
About 4 years professionally since then I've been part timing or experimenting and having fun making random graphics and concepts.
What made you become a dev/artist?:
I thought it was fun and a good way to have a side income.
Favourite software/tools to use?:
Photoshop bar none, for software and Wacom tablets are the best tool out there that I use.
What’s one tip you would give to someone starting out?:
Do not give up. Keep practicing daily, even it is 1 hour a day. You can start small. A cheap PC and a Wacom Bamboo and eventually you can upgrade after you make some money from selling your assets. Photoshop is not that expensive if you use the cheapest Photography plan too.
How do you promote your work (games or assets)?:
Social media.
What project are you working on now?:
Trading Card Games
Any completed projects/work you want to promote?:
https://www.gamedevmarket.net/asset/cleric-v2
And finally, favourite game ever & why?:
Starsector (Modded) because it is so fun to play and you can mod it to oblivion.
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