How to be a Concept Artist with John Gallagher AKA Uncannyknack

The Honest Filmmaker

04-06-2024 • 38 mins

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This week I’m talking to concept artist and entertainment illustrator John Gallagher AKA Uncannyknack.

John worked as Director of Concept Art at video game developer BioWare, He’s worked as a production illustrator on The Expanse, Once upon a time, The Flash, Super Girl, The Boys and many more.

I asked John about his route into the industry, what it takes to be a concept artist and illustrator on features and TV productions and what challenges AI might present in the future to artists.

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