For our first featured artist interview, we're happy to chat with Chung Kan - lead/senior character modeling artist at the world famous Blizzard's cinematics department. Check out his Cubebrush store here.

Q. What led you to become an artist in the first place?

A. Growing up as a kid, I was always interested in drawing/painting and pretty much anything art related. As I grew up and went off to college, I wanted to gear my studies toward an art career, but 3D back then was just in its infancy, so my initial path was focused on 2D animation.

During one of my 2D workshops I was attending at the time, the instructor introduced me to 3D animation and the power of what computer generated imagery could achieve. I instantly got hooked and found my true passion. I ended up buying a computer the next day, obtained some relevant software, focused my 3D studies outside of my standard college courses trying to build a decent portfolio and I've been at it ever since.

Q. Did you have any push-backs from friends or family - what advice do you have for those who do?

A. People around me were very supportive in my choice of an art career. Don't let discouragement get you down. Just follow your passion, focus your learning and constantly hone your craft.

Q. Is there a number in dollars somebody could give you for which you would relinquish art completely and start something new?

A. There actually wouldn't be any amount big enough that would make me give up art. I don't think I could give up my passion for any dollar amount.

Q. What is the number one thing in your mind that makes a successful artist?

A. Like with all things you do, practice is probably one of the top things you can do to become better.

Q. How did you get started making tutorials?

A. When I was learning 3D back in the days, there wasn't many resources available that were affordable, so I just wanted to offer some inexpensive industry relevant resources for aspiring 3D artists.

Q. Light side or dark side?

A. Dark side since villains seem to be a bit more interesting characters to me.