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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 1d

Late night meditation. I'd rather live well, love the people in my life well, than be successful. I'd rather profoundly impact a few in good and true ways than be famous and widely known. I will die content one day having lived such a life.

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 2d

not the focus here but those mountains look real good

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 2d

also my personal take but I think a level of self assurance and emotional regulation goes a long way. You're doing cool work, so are they, seems like it would be cool to talk. I think a certain amount of boldness signals you're a professional—and also makes you feel better, not worse about yourself

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 2d

maybe goes without saying but I generally prioritize messaging people who have a level of decision making power

messaging a designer or artist or whatever usually results in "I'll look into that for you!" which typically doesn't go anywhere. Unless it does, who knows 🤷‍♂️

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 2d

if you have any following, great. People who follow you have already expressed interest in your work. They're often happy to hear from you

if not, you can find folks who do similar work to you and message them cold. I've never had someone interact negatively to this. At worst I don't get a response

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 2d

virtues of messaging people:
* you are not competing with 1000s of applicants
* it is way more personally enriching and fun than filling out mindless forms
* it's like planting a seed. Might not result in something now, but often grows into something unexpected later

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 2d

my personal advice to those seeking work: prioritize messaging people over applying to positions

I don't think I have ever gotten a single job from an application. It's always been the result of meeting someone, having a conversation, discovering an opportunity

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 13d

@elievans.art wow, I love this

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 16d

art

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 22d

Looking to pick up a bit more work—if you're looking for stylistic, atmospheric art direction I'd be happy to chat!

oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · Dec 10

Hey friends, I just lost my job—I’m looking for new work!

See a thread of work below 🧵, or visit oldmanofthefire.com

I’m an artist and programmer. As an art director I’ve lead art teams on projects for Netflix, Apple, Sony, and more.

If you’d be so kind, please share this to get the word out!

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 22d

Looking to pick up a bit more work—if you're looking for stylistic, atmospheric art direction I'd be happy to chat!

oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · Dec 10

Hey friends, I just lost my job—I’m looking for new work!

See a thread of work below 🧵, or visit oldmanofthefire.com

I’m an artist and programmer. As an art director I’ve lead art teams on projects for Netflix, Apple, Sony, and more.

If you’d be so kind, please share this to get the word out!

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 26d

auto run on mobile, simple contextual gestures to make acrobatic platforming feel natural, not fiddly. environment design works well in portrait

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 26d

view looks flat 2Dish, but camera is rotating around the tower as you run. climbing up and down and across various bridges

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 26d

idea that popped into my head yesterday. might quickly prototype sometime and see how it feels

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 27d

hey that is very kind, thank you

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 27d

most of the folks i know who talk this way are independently wealthy and dont have to think about money

how do you pursue this otherwise? i have two children to feed. i dont know, i'm still figuring it out

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 27d

you can make a lot of decent art following the pattern and approach outlined by those who did it before. Nothing wrong with that

but if you wish to create something new and potent you have to make space to do things that seem foolish, crazy according to the present trend of thinking

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 27d

there are helpful processes and practices and habits to be sure. I work to cultivate such disciplines

but there is alchemy that creates the profound, resonate, honest work that cannot be clearly planned or outlined

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · 27d

powerful, evocative, life changing art is not formulaic--it follows a strange path into uncharted territory

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · Sep 8

keeping things simple as I block the game in. Trying not to spend more than a couple hours on any particular technical problem just yet. And avoiding solving problems until they become actual problems

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · Sep 8

thanks! just a couple point lights

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · Sep 8

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · Sep 8

the need to have healthy sleep habits is totally harshing my vibe right now

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · Sep 8

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oldmanofthefire @oldmanofthefire.bsky.social · Sep 8

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