Why This Ex-Fallout Artist Left AAA to Go Indie | Jonah Lobe

What happens when a AAA character artist realizes their creativity no longer belongs to them? #gamedev In this episode, I sit down with Jonah Lobe @JonahLobeDraws artist #gameart, writer, former Bethesda creature designer (Skyrim, Fallout), and creator of the record-breaking graphic novel QUIET: Level One. We dive deep into:We dive deep into: Going from a specialist at a AAA studio to a generalist building your own worlds. Why creative ownership matters more than corporate credit. How AI is reshaping the game industry & why generalists will thrive. The philosophy behind iconic, simple character design. Balancing self-expression with professional development. Why diverse voices lead to better games and stories._________________ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ______________________- Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3VHRDYNMFJ3KW- Get one of the Courses: https://linktr.ee/jack.the.generalist/shop_________________ Find The Guest on These Links ______________________Linktree: linktr.ee/jonahlobeJonah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjonahlobe/?hl=enKickstarter "QUIET: Level One": https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/quietlevelone/quiet-level-one-by-jonah-lobe?ref=2ejc2eJonah @JonahLobeDraws on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/jonahlobedrawsQuiet Level One on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/QUIETLevelOne________________ Find Jack on These Links ______________________https://discord.gg/jC7YEsvwWphttps://www.instagram.com/jackthegeneralist/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-gutmann/______________________ Timestamps ______________________00:00 - Intro01:05 - Origin08:37 - Creating vs. Contributing12:19 - Self-Expression 15:29 - AAA Game Art20:32 - Over-Specialization22:37 - AI & The Future31:05 - Building Your Own IP34:11 - Modern Games37:05 - The Treadmill Loop41:23 - Diversity in Games48:54 - Simple, Iconic Design56:00 - Language & Creativity59:22 - Jonah's Advice ______________________ Tags ______________________#conceptart #characterart