Camilo Brushinsky : June 2020 Take Over

This month we are interviewing our monthly take over of June 2020 @brushinsky
 
1. Tell us more about yourself and the work you do?
My name is Camilo Brushinsky, 24 years of age. I am Graphic design student and full time job Concept Artist. As concept artist I work on the representation of ideas, genres, and historical events. I have 2 years of experience in the game industry. I have worked on many  projects and studios like Art Forge, Halcyon Winds. I have also worked on projects like Fallout Kanawha, Elder Scrolls Skyrim Auridon Island, and Weltkrieg.

2. How were you inspired to pursue this kind of career?
When I was younger, I was inspired by other concept artworks from games and movies. I found a book called Game Design by Michael Salmond that helped me learn how to start working in concept art. Artists like John Sweeney and Wesley Gardner have also played parts in my learning processes. Eventually, I became my own inspiration by watching tutorials and being a self-starter.

3. Can you tell us what style of art you do and how you developed your own style?
When I entered the gaming industry, I learned that concept art wasn’t about perceiving it as it was. The artistic style was about impressionism. I appreciate the way you can take art in different ways based on feelings or other similar factors. Impressionists interested me, making myself want to learn more and become one of the greater artists.



4. Can you name an artist's that you look up to? How have they influenced you?
My main influencer in art is Claude Monet. He is filled with impressionism and powerful art style with his strokes. How he can play and perform the execution of art with each brush stroke influences me.

5. What is your typical daily routine like?
I am always working. It is 24 hours in concept art. During these trying times of the Corona Virus, I am pitted to continue to always work. Before these times, in normalcy, graphic design students like myself go to the local university. I always find myself sketching, planning for works that I am going to soon create. After the school day, I come home and work on the concept art that I’ve been planning or pick up where I left off the day before.

6. How do you go about creating a piece? Can you share with us your creative process?
The best ideas come suddenly. It speaks to me. An idea makes me think on how I approach the subject or work. I think on what inspiration I need to approach the subject at hand. I research for references, but maintain working within the guidelines of the studio. While doing that, I urge to learn new techniques for improving my efficiency in the pipeline of my work.




7. Do you get creative blocks from time to time? How do you overcome it? What advice can you share to overcome it?
No, I do not have creative blocks. Many amateur artists may say that, but a real artist thinks differently. Eat, sleep, love the art. I dive into it with my heart, no matter where I end up. Simple, I sit down and do my work. The world doesn’t stop when you think you have a creative block, so you shouldn’t allow anything like that stop your artistic abilities.

8. What are the things you do to get inspired? What are your typical movies, music, activities, etc.?
Inspiration is everywhere. Looking around helps to take in inspiration. Inspiration is in real life surroundings and in the imagination. The media I watch and listen to has to relate to the genre of artwork that I will be approaching before and during my process of creation.

9. Which of your works is your favorite? Can you describe it to us and why it is special?
My favorite artwork is called Calvary. It is a very special painting because it is 100% impressionism. The brush strokes are real. It is a full painting.  I enjoyed making this piece because it was a challenge. I contemplated about this work for a long time, intimidated by it, but I finally overcame the challenge. 




10. What is your future goals/plans?
My future goals/plans are to continue working in the gaming industry and concept artworks. I live in the present, making art. I do not plan for the future, but building it in present by creating the art. I want to keep learning about art in every aspect of the word.

11. Do you have any favorite mantra that give you any type of motivation or can give others inspiration?
I do not have a favorite mantra as I’m not a sorcerer or magician. Everything can motivate you. Feelings like anger and sadness are great motivations, but as well as the rest of the feelings and moods. The motivation comes from within. It keeps me motivated. Doing the work itself is the motivation as it is the best motivation that an artist can have.

12. Where can people find your art or purchase any of your work if available? (social media links and store links)
You can find my art on 
I do not sell my artworks as they are nearly priceless to me.




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