Although I've not been the best at keeping this blog up to date with my most current thoughts and progress on my project, it's appropriate to say that after crit week my project has had a change of direction, but not a complete change of heart. I've managed to channel the questions that intrigued and troubled me the most into a more suitable project.
Worrying about tackling the technical side of a technical artist was a great focus up to now, but I've always wondered - where does the "artist" of technical artist come into play? Why is it more suitable for a person with an artistic background (with a little bit of programming know-how) to be in this role rather than the reverse (a programmer who dabbles in art).
This could easily turn into some psychology project, but I'm going to steer it away less from the person and make it more about the role. What makes a technical artist? Why is it so diverse? Why is it so hard to define? Where can the technical artist express their arty side - the creative side? Is it purely about communication of ideas between groups? Can a technical artist be independent? Is it entirely a group effort role?
Now the characters I design will only be a vessel for showcasing my work, though it doesn't mean that detracts from their artistic integrity!
So watch this space while I update it with thoughts guiding me in my new direction. For now however, I better crack on with the work. Up and away!
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