Ray Lee returns to discuss his journey as a concept artist transitioning from Los Angeles back to South Korea, sharing insights on international work opportunities and maintaining artistic integrity in the changing gaming industry.

• Working as an international concept artist
• The differences between US, European and Asian job markets
• Having multiple career plans (A, B, C) helps artists navigate industry instability and layoffs
• AI tools are being integrated into major gaming studios
• Artists can partially protect work from AI scraping through privacy settings and emerging technologies like "Glaze"
• Building a strong portfolio requires following industry trends while maintaining a personal artistic identity
• Having a mentor provides targeted feedback that accelerates growth beyond what online courses can offer
• Digital nomadism and online platforms are creating new opportunities for artists to work globally

Guest bio:
Ray Lee is a Concept Artist/ Environment Concept Artist/ Digital Art Teacher in Los Angeles, California. He creates 2D Concept Art, including Environment, Props, Illustration, Logo, and Character design to professional standards, showing his design's problem-solving quality in the Game and Entertainment Industry. He has a passion for creating gaming universes that captivate players’ imaginations.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayleeart/
• Website: https://www.starlight-vision.com/
• IG: @rayleeart - https://www.instagram.com/rayleeart

Links/resources:

• OTG episode #22: Ray Lee - How AI Affects Art, Studying Internationally, and the Complexities of Concept Art | https://www.buzzsprout.com/2389613/episodes/16433824

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