Syn Studio Gathering of Masters

Syn Studio Gathering of Masters is aimed at concept artists and art directors working in the video game, film, television and related industries as well as advanced students. 

Many participants from previous editions term the 4-day event a life-changing experience as it provides anyone currently working in or looking to enter the concept art industry with a fantastic opportunity to:

Connect and bond with the masters and fellow artists from around the world. 

Collaborate with other artists to find solutions for major artistic issues facing the industry today.

Challenge themselves to push the boundaries and develop new skills.

Create new art alongside fellow artists during interactive and fun workshops and activities.

The event includes activities such as a roundtable discussion, interactive workshops, portfolio reviews, figure drawing and a cocktail party that are 2-3 hours in length.

Roundtable discussion - A moderated informal discussion with the participating masters where they share their professional and personal experiences and provide solutions for the most common problems that today’s concept artists face. 

Interactive workshops - The interactive workshops are 2-3 hours in length and provide the artists with the chance to learn the masters’ working process. These workshops are designed so you can create art along with the masters and get feedback on your artwork. Examples of interactive workshops from past events include How to Paint from Life with Karla Ortiz, Character Design with Matt Rhodes and New Concept Art Pipeline with Jama Jurabaev, among others.

Portfolio Reviews - Portfolio Review sessions provide the participants with a great opportunity to get their work critiqued by the masters. Conducted on a first come first served basis, these sessions help the participants identify their weaknesses and get expert advice on improving their portfolio and becoming a successful concept artist.

Figure Drawing - A workshop where participants can improve and strengthen their life drawing skills under the guidance of a master.

Cocktail Party and Speed Painting Battle - A fun networking cocktail party featuring a speed painting battle event where participants go head to head with each other and masters!

Syn Studio's Gathering of Masters begins on Thursday, June 25th in the evening and ends Sunday, June 28th.

A detailed schedule will be sent to participants about a month before the event begins. Here is the general schedule.