Start your career as a Digital Artist!
Join us for our live Digital Painting Information Session with Dept. Head of Concept Art & Illustration, Brandon Reimchen (Disney Interactive, Activision, EA), CGS Illustration Mentor Eric Wilkerson (Magic: The Gathering, NYT Bestseller I Colour Myself Different), and Yanchong Lai from our Student Admissions Team.
Learn more about everything covered in our digital painting courses, the admissions process, career support services provided, success stories of former students, and what it's like to be part of the CG Spectrum Community.
Our Amazing Speakers
Meet the talented folk running the session.
Brandon Reimchen
CG Spectrum Concept Art & Illustration Dept. Head
After receiving his degree in Fine Arts in 2003, Brandon began working in the video game industry as a Concept Artist. Since then he has produced work for companies like EA, Activision, Capcom, Gree, and Disney Interactive and is currently a Concept Art mentor for CG Spectrum. Brandon has created art for games like Crash Bandicoot, Prototype, and Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City.
Eric Wilkerson
CG Spectrum Mentor of Advanced Illustration Course
Eric is an in-demand illustrator who has worked in the entertainment industry for more than a decade with clients like Weta Workshop, Marvel, Upper Deck, Dark Horse Comics, Scholastic and Disney Publishing. He’s carved an impressive career as an Illustrator for film, TV, advertising, publishing, animation, comics, video games and even costume design. His recent work includes art for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and the book cover art for Shuri, the latest Black Panther novel. Eric is a 2020 Chesley Award Winner. See some of Eric's work on his website.
Yanchong Lai
CG Spectrum Course Advisor
Yan has experience working in post-production across several different roles (Production Coordinator, L&D Coordinator, and Talent Acquisition). She loves helping junior artists build a strong understanding of the production pipeline and where they fit within the industry. As a Course Advisor, Yan helps with course information, the application process, payment plan information, study options, and enrollment deadlines.
Jessica Geis
CG Spectrum Alum & Technical Assistant
Jessica has been drawing for most of her life and holds a degree in Art and Art History. A huge fan of Blizzard Entertainment games such as Hearthstone and World of Warcraft, she studied at CG Spectrum to develop her style and portfolio in pursuit of her dream career as a Concept Artist and Illustrator in the video game industry. And she's well on her way — she recently helped create character concepts for a new game called Rocklen (currently in early development), which have already been turned into 3D models. She also currently works as one of CG Spectrum's talented Technical Assistants.
Nikita Heyland
CG Spectrum Community Engagement Manager
Nikita Heyland is the Community Engagement Manager at CG Spectrum, where she leads initiatives to support and expand a thriving online community of over 4000 students and alumni. Dedicated to enhancing the student and alumni experience, Nikita focuses on creating engaging and supportive environments that facilitate both personal and professional growth for all members.
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Fast-track your way into the industry and start your creative career sooner.
