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Tiarna Pepall

Film and Game Designer
20/1/12

Tiarna Pepall has managed to be able to turn a passion and hobby into a learning opportunity and potential career. Her willingness to explore her talent for illustration and design has allowed her to produce some truly unique and creative pieces. Although she is still learning, we have no doubt that in the future Tiarna will be designing films and games amongst the world’s best.

Who are you? And what do you do?

I’m currently at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment studying Film and Games Design. I’m also a Swimming Instructor and have almost completed my Cert IV in Fitness for Personal Training.

Tell us a bit about your designs

My art focus is on the imaginary – creature and concept design, dragons and outlandish worlds. Most of my works are digital, though I really prefer to work with watercolours and acrylics. It’s a time, space and cost issue at the moment.

Are you currently working on any interesting projects?

I’m currently trying to recreate other artist’s characters in my own style. This will be challenging and great practice, hopefully enabling me to improve my ability to work with composition, detail and colour to create dynamic effect, and further my work in character portrayal and anatomy.

Tell us a bit more about the mediums you work with

I work in Adobe Photoshop for almost everything. I like my works to have something dynamic in them. I can imply things like strength through a simple pose. I tend to focus more on anatomy and detail over colour and composition.

What opportunities have your arts skills/experience given you?

My skills have enabled me to put a portfolio together, enabling me to attend the Academy of Interactive Entertainment. Although I wouldn’t call my art a career just yet, though I sure want it to be!

Where do you see yourself in three years time?

I would love to be designing some awesome films and game plots.

Do you have any advice for other young people wanting to get involved in the arts?

Being too busy to draw is possibly the worst thing ever. So take your sketchbook everywhere. Like, everywhere. Waiting for food at a cafe is a great time to draw.