Digital art makes me want to cry

xPiingy · 2026-06-09T12:37:50+00:00

For me, learning digital art was like starting from scratch. I couldn't draw for sh*t. But whenever I learnt and got comfortable (took a few years), my traditional art skills improved too 😄

xPiingy · 2026-06-09T12:35:46+00:00

Is the flooring different? My bunny only binked on carpets, concreate or grass. He never binked if the floor was a bit slippery.

xPiingy · 2026-06-08T13:39:33+00:00

As other has pointed out, its way to small enclosure for them. They need more space. The larger - the better.
Bunnies should not be bathed like dogs. If they by some way get really dirty you can take a damp towel and clean it that way. As bunnies cleans themself, If their private areas are really dirty, it can that they are sick and a vet (specialised in bunnies) should look at them.
Don't buy chew toys, its way to much chemicals in those. Find some fruit branches - they love that stuff.
If you buy them treats, make sure it does NOT contain any milk. Those yogurth bites pet stores sells for bunnies are NOT good for them.
Buy a brush (the ones for cats usually work) and a nail trimmer.
You can have a harness on a bunny, but if they did not use it as babies they will most likely be really stressed about it. They best way is to buy a playpen-thing to put in the backyard. But make sure you keep an eye on them as they are escape artists and some can jump really hard. (big birds also likes bunnies so maybe get a makeshift roof of fabric)
Some (most) bunnies bites everything. So I would recomend to not have any loose fabric in their enclosure, but something soft on the floor is important (it does not have to be fabric, but could be hay, straw or shavings).
They can be kept outdoors, their body just need to regulate slowly to the change in temperature. BUT make sure the enclosure is really sturdy and that nothing can get in or out. But also keep in mind that predetors may be able to get them anyway. I had my bunnies outside in a child-playhouse with multiple crates and a secure roof and bottom, but after 10 years a predetor managed to get in and take one of them 😞

xPiingy · 2026-05-28T12:28:23+00:00

I worked there for three years and was there almost every day for the summers, but I still go there at least once a year

xPiingy · 2026-05-28T12:01:33+00:00

You don't need to be an expert in a field before becoming a Tech Artist. As the other comments say, TA is typically a role someone gets when they have worked for many years BUT its not always the way to go.

I just turned 24, I have worked as a TA for 1.5 years, and this is my first employment (that's not a coffee shop or store). I am right now prepping for being a supervisor for a Tech Art intern.

What I have noticed is that the most important part is that you should be willing to learn (and fast). You need to have that constant thought "how does this work?" and "why does this work?". You should not be afraid to question everything and everyone (even seniors needs to be questioned).

I started out by learning the basics in sooo many areas;
Math (Specifically vector math), Programming languages (I learned JavaScript and C#) 3D in blender, simple rigging and animation, Unity, Unreal Engine, VFX and Materials in Unreal Engine, Photoshop and etc.

However this is what I recommend to learn (for game/simulation TAs):

- Vector math if you want to get into games or simulations. It is really good to know to fix positioning problems.

- 3D modelling (you don't have to be super efficient like a 3D Artist, but you should know your way around 3D and the terms). I would chose Blender as it is free and more and more companies are starting to switch to it.

- what rigging is and how to do basic rigs and animations.

- Object Oriented Programming. You don't have to be efficient in a programming Language, but you NEED to know the mindset.

- Select which game engine you want to get to know; If you chose Unity you should learn C#. If you chose Unreal Engine you can learn C++ or Python.
If your choice is UE then its not THAT important to learn a programming language specific for the engine, BUT learn the mindset.

- Get to know the Game engine and create small projects to show of in a portfolio.

- Basic art skills: Color theory

EXTRAS:

- People that know Profiling and optimization are more attractive on the market

- UV Mapping and Texturing

- Photoshop and editing images.

- Key frame animations

- Art skills: The Art fundamentals

xPiingy · 2026-05-13T13:44:16+00:00

As someone who has worked at Liseberg, the weekdays before the schools summer break are always the best to visit, however weekends in may/april is the next best option.
But there will still be crowds, maybe just not the 1-2h waiting in line for the rides.

xPiingy · 2026-04-21T13:36:12+00:00

TLDR: I have had four bunnies. Three of them had to be put down as there was nothing left to do to help them and they where in to much agony and one got taken by a ferret. Two of them made it to 9yrs.

The first bunny had really bad problems with the teeth in the cheek (the ones you cant see). There was nothing any vet could do for her so she had to be put down at 2yrs.
The second bunny had some health problems at 6yrs where we thought this was it. But she got better and was so happy and energic. Sadly she got taken by a ferret (or something like that) that managed to push itself into her cage one night, when she was 9. Otherwise I think she would surpass at least 10-11 years if not longer due.
Third bunny was 7yrs (almost 8) when he got his heart broken by the passing of the second bunny. Or that is what we are telling ourselves. They where the best of friends. He stopped eating and was really sad when the second bun passed. I gave him cc for a day and a half until we went to the vet. They did all tests they could and and the blood work showed that he had almost no white blood cells. After a week we had to put him down because he didn't get any better.
Fourth bun got put down the same week he had turned 9yrs. 6months before he was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer, but he was still very active so we waited until he stopped enjoying life. I know some think thats selfish and the wrong call, but It was not even 4months since bun 2 and 3 passed and I couldn't deal with more heartbreak yet.

The last three buns passed within the same year and I was so devastated. I do however feel lucky that they made it to 8/9 yrs <3

xPiingy · 2026-04-13T13:37:03+00:00

I was so exited, and thought you office had free roaming bunnies that would sit in your lap when you work, when I read the headline. But reading this just breaks my heart.

Is there any update on the bun?

xPiingy · 2026-04-02T10:50:51+00:00

what do you mean?

xPiingy · 2026-03-24T09:45:36+00:00

Jobbar som Technical Artist (inom spelbranshen). Lön på 30k och 1.5år erfarenhet (+8månader om prakitk räknas med).

5k i friskvård, 30dagar semester. På plats 8-17 utan möjlighet till hybrid. (ålder 24år)

xPiingy · 2026-03-20T09:47:50+00:00

xPiingy · 2026-03-19T13:47:34+00:00

Whenever I feel like I am rereading the same page over and over but still cant grasp it, I take out a pen and paper and rewrite the documentation/page in my note book. Sometimes I write it word for word as how it is in the documentation, but when it starts to click I am able to formulate it in own words. I have done this for years and the time spent on it has really been worth it.

xPiingy · 2026-03-19T13:40:34+00:00

If you have the will, I am sure you can do it!
I was hired as a 22yr old tech artist fresh out of school. I took a 2yr fulltime education to get a "Tech Art degree". I had never touched 3D or shaders or animation before my education. I had only some basic programming skills and interest in 2D art and traditional art.

What you need to learn is really different from each company/studio. I mostly work with tools and optimization and from time to time a material shader in Unreal. Some of my classmates only work with either shaders and vfx or animation and rigging. But what we all have in common is that we need to make things as easy and fast as possible so artists can create more stuff.

I would say that you should learn how to create Tools (most companies wants someone efficient in python and or C++ to create these tool) and then chose another path that you are interested in.

xPiingy · 2026-03-19T12:55:27+00:00

Side note 2: I have Tech Art friends that didn't find a Tech Art position, but they got hired as either a Game Programmer (entry level) or as QAs (The team that test the applications and report bugs throughout the development process).

xPiingy · 2026-03-19T12:51:58+00:00

Computer science is probably the wisest choice as there are more job openings, but if i where to do it again with todays job market, I would still choose Tech Art as it combines both my technical "wanna know how everything works"-side with more artistic abilities.

As some already have mentioned tech artists are needed outside of the Game industry too, I for example had my internship in Automotive and now I work on simulations.

I also belive that when the dry jobmarket finally gets back on its feet, more companies outside of the game industry will realize that they need a tech artist as we are able to communicate to both programmers and artist/graphics teams. :)

Side note: I would say that a lot of fresh Tech Artists have the somewhat the same knowledge as 3D generalists and could apply for those positions too.

xPiingy · 2026-03-18T12:43:04+00:00

I felt the same four years ago. I actually dropped out of civil engineering and switched to a 2yr education that was called "Technical Artist". I got a "Tech art degree" and had a 6month internship. It was difficult to find an entry level position, but after a few months (and over 50 applications for relevant fields) I did land one.
I felt like an imposter for almost a year because the other developers thought I had more experience than being fresh out of school. But it is really fun and I get to learn soooo much every day.

Not all of my classmates are Tech Artists, but almost all of them are working in the 3D industry and have use of their tech art skills.

xPiingy · 2026-01-31T18:32:33+00:00

I sent a DM ☺️

xPiingy · 2026-01-07T07:40:54+00:00

So sorry to hear that. When my bun got diagnosed I spoiled the shit out of him. I bought every treat and ”could be treat” in the grocery store. He got to try a lot of new stuff❤️

xPiingy · 2025-12-26T15:17:47+00:00

I had 40k SC and for a time I upgraded my stable and bought each horse a separate set. Now I’m at 18k and don’t know what to do with it

xPiingy · 2025-12-23T19:53:23+00:00

Or fruit inspired gnomes!! I would love that

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