Mr. Hao has returned home to celebrate the New Year, and Mr. Hao’s employees are still working in Yunmeng Building.
The Xuanyuan Sword project will have to wait until the Qingming Festival in April to be launched, but the development work of Hero Killing has been basically completed and will be launched before the Spring Festival.
Although Liu Ye is staying at the company without food and accommodation these days, it's basically the same.
In order to save time, Li Zongzheng reimbursed him for the cost of accommodation and meals. These days, he basically stayed in hotels near the company.
"These original paintings are very good!"
Looking at the completed character card, Li Zongzheng nodded with satisfaction.
Whether it is the colors, lines or the gradient of light and shadow, they are all designed just right. What particularly satisfies him is the artist's design of the characters.
What is the most important thing about illustration art
Just draw people
No!
The most important thing should be artistic appeal!
What is artistic appeal
Needless to say, Guan Yu is carrying the Qinglong Yanyue Sword. You will know who he is when you see the guy in his hand. However, some characters are not so distinct, or it is difficult to describe the person clearly in just a few words, which is quite a test of the artist's design skills.
A character who cannot be explained clearly in a history book must be summed up in a picture, or at least let the player know who he is at a glance.
To do this, it is not enough to have painting skills. You must at least have a sufficient understanding of history and be able to integrate this understanding into your artistic style!
For example, Xiang Yu, who is holding a spear, is stepping on an overturned bronze tripod at his feet, and behind him are burning and decaying buildings and tiles, all of which foreshadow the future of the Qin Dynasty and the troubled times that are about to begin.
The same scene also appears in the background of Qin Shihuang's card, except that the million halberds downstairs and the burning incense sticks in the cauldron are worshiping the long-cherished wish of the ancestors of all generations to unify the world.
The more Li Zongzheng looked at it, the more satisfied he became, and he couldn't put it down.
What is an illustration with soul
This is what I call an illustration with a soul!
As an excellent game designer, I can always easily resonate with excellent original painting, music, UI, and program designers.
Without hesitation, he immediately turned to Liu Ye who was standing in front of his desk.
"Which art studio did you hire to do it?"
If possible, he would like to buy the studio.
Of course, it would be better if it was an individual painter. I believe that from Mr. Hao's perspective, it should not be difficult to see the value of this painter. It is obvious to everyone how generous Yunmeng Group is to talents.
Liu Ye recalled it carefully for a moment and then said.
"It seems to be called Tianwen Studio."
"Tianwen?" Jiang Lecheng, who was standing by and listening, was stunned when he heard the name and couldn't help complaining, "Tianwen Studio... isn't that an agency?"
"intermediary?"
"That's right! For those who are well-known in the painter circle, the basic routine is to get orders from big factories, and then send orders to the painters to make a profit," Jiang Lexeng couldn't help but complain, "Why didn't you ask me before you placed the order? "
Liu Ye looked confused and didn't quite understand the difference between the two.
"Aren't you busy? How can I have the nerve to ask you for help... Will using this kind of manuscript have any impact?"
"The impact is nothing. As long as the registration information can be found on the copyright website, it will be fine. At most, it will be a few extra dollars spent." Jiang Lexeng said, holding his forehead.
"It doesn't matter whether it's money or not. What's important is that this painting is so to my liking!" Li Zongzheng placed the printed manuscript on the table, laughed, and continued, "Is there a way to find this painter? I I want to recruit him to our company."
Liu Ye hesitated and said.
"This... I'll go ask."
"It's useless. How can I tell you who said it? How can I take orders from an enemy like you in the future?" Jiang Lexeng sighed and said, "Let me find it for you... This kind of painting style has personal characteristics." It’s very obvious that orders will be received through an intermediary, which is basically done by new talents who have no channels to receive orders in the industry.”
Liu Ye looked at her in surprise and asked.
"Is there... a way to find it?"
Jiang Lecheng sighed helplessly.
"There must be a way, but if you are really a newcomer, I'm afraid it will take some time... In short, I will go to a few friends in the industry to inquire. However, our game has not been released yet, and the original painting is definitely not suitable for disclosure. Even if it is true, If you ask someone, you have to wait until the game is launched."
"It doesn't matter, it's not urgent, just keep an eye on it." Li Zongzheng smiled and continued, "Now our work is twofold, to make sure that the Hero Killer goes online smoothly! And to get the Xuanyuan Sword before the Qingming Festival Project done!”
"Boss, do we still have a chance to go home for the New Year this year?" Liu Ye asked dumbfounded.
Li Zongzheng's expression was a little subtle.
"Well...it depends on the situation. I can't guarantee you now. Besides, you are the person in charge of the hero killing project. If others can take a vacation, you may not be able to go away."
Maybe he felt a little embarrassed, or maybe the expression on Liu Ye's face was too sad and angry. He coughed quickly and added.
"Don't worry, if you don't take holidays by then, there will definitely be no shortage of overtime pay and bonuses! When the project is on track, I will definitely replenish you with the amount of holidays you deserve!"
Just when Liu Ye was coaxed back to work by the bonus, in a single room of an apartment less than 20 square meters far away in Yanjing, a young man with a slightly gloomy appearance and temperament was curled up in a messy room. On the bed, I held an old-style CNC board on my knees, waving the brush while writing furiously.
He is a painter, his name is An Ming, and his pen name is his real name.
The deep bags under his eyes were as black as his black pupils, and at this moment, his pupils were reflecting the light projected by the laptop screen. The high-intensity rush of writing every day left his body in a sub-healthy state for a long time. His bloodless face was as white as if it had been painted with plaster. There was no trace of sunshine or any fluctuations in emotions.
Although the rent is paid via WeChat transfer, the landlord still comes to visit him every once in a while. It's not that I'm worried that this guy will damage my furniture. There aren't many valuable pieces of furniture in the house. I'm just worried that this guy will disappear one day, and my house will become a haunted house.
With his lifestyle, the landlord thought it was entirely possible!
At this time, a message suddenly popped up on WeChat.
An Ming stopped painting and glanced at the phone.
The news came from the sponsor.
Tianwen Studio: [The boss is very satisfied with your painting skills. Once the draft is completed, there is no need to modify it. There may be another opportunity to cooperate in the future. I will settle the balance with you first and continue to cooperate next time I have the opportunity!]
An Ming picked up the phone and sent a message.
[Is there really no need to change it? In fact, I suddenly thought of a few better ideas. If I adjust the details, the characters will be more three-dimensional.]
Tianwen Studio: [No, no, no need to do that kind of superfluous thing. As long as the sponsor’s father is satisfied, it’s good for you, me, and everyone. (Ha ha)]
An Ming had some regrets in his eyes and tried to fight for it again.
[Can I ask who I sold my painting to? I want to talk to him.]
As soon as he typed this line, An Ming realized that he had asked a very stupid question.
The other party obviously would not tell him such a thing.
Otherwise, what if there is still an order coming from the sponsor, and we directly bypass Tianwen Studio and sign the order with him
Although Tianwen Studio claimed that it only took 10% of his commission, An Ming estimated that it must be more than that, at least between 20% and 30%, or even half of the commission!
After all, I had just graduated and didn’t understand the market. How I quoted the price was not entirely up to them, the middlemen who made the difference.
As expected, the person on the other side was silent for a while and then decisively refused.
[This is a trade secret, sorry.]
An Ming was not discouraged, shrugged and typed.
[It’s okay. Next time you have such a lucrative job, remember to come back to me.]
Tianwen Studio: [Definitely!]
Tianwen Studio: [5,000 yuan received via WeChat]
Seeing such a huge sum of money, An Ming's face, which was neither blood nor expression, finally had a sunny smile.
Five thousand yuan!
It’s not in vain that he worked like crazy for half a month on the drawing!
Now not only is next month's rent paid, but I can also buy two fun games.