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Hello, my name is Nick Castillo.
I live in Los Angels California, am 27 years old, and will one day work for Riot Games.
I am an aspiring concept artist and illustrator. I have lurked on this Reddit for many years and have posted fan art for the game in previous years. (links below for reference.) this post for many of you may sound like I'm hoping for a miracle to somehow find my dream job at Riot but I see it more as an opportunity of manifesting the idea into existence. I always told myself I would do it one day but to never put it out into the world for others to see just seems like part of the steps to get there.
https://imgur.com/gallery/pSSexuJ
league of legends has always been a huge part of my life ever since I started playing back in season three. I had been attracted over by the art style and the charm the game brought. as the game grew so did my view of the art industry. over the many years of seeing the game develop, I've discovered the kind of artist I've always wanted to be after being so confused for so many years about it.
There were many times I left the game as most players do. I've taken long breaks from it. almost times I've even forgotten about it, but there was something about it that always seems to bring me back.
It was always the art. The splash art, the concept art, the character design, the design language, and everything that added up to the experience that is a league of legends. The company is not free of its problems, but its art team is something I've always wanted to be a part of.
I know every design and release of content faces different responses from different people. I've never seen it as something that is every finished but as something that is constantly growing. With as much criticism the art team gets for designs I still appreciate and admire the work they do. Finding new ways to grow and change as the game grows.
maybe I'm reaching here. No one would read this I'm sure but if you have read it to this point I thank you very much.
My dream for a job in the industry isn't going to be made in this Reddit post. I figured id want to say this somewhere though to at least get it out in the world. I have no professional art experience other than sell at conventions or completing various commission work for clients. I'm currently working on a portfolio to present to companies but it's a long time coming. I've got a long way to go, but I will do it one day.
thanks for reading whatever this turned out to be. I wish you guys all the best in your paths to success!
edit 05/17/2021:
I went to bed and came back to this post having so many responses and upvotes that I really don't know what to say but thank you!
a lot of you provided great advice and feedback. more than I can hope to find on my own in a long amount of time. I'm glad many of you liked my art and were honest with me and how it relates to my art journey. taking feedback and criticism is important and I appreciate those who have said things to help achieve my goal.
I know the journey is long. I know the goal is hard and slim. Maybe I'm too ambitious and should do something safer, but any time I think about doing something else I know it will never be as worth it like this. back in 2020, I had lost my Dad to Covid-19. ever since he's been gone I kept asking myself what I wanted to do with my life without him in it. to do anything short of what I've wanted the most in life isn't going to be enough for me.
thank you again to everyone in the community. thank you for your advice, kind words, and reality checks. I know it's going to be difficult, but I'll tell you all when I get there.
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