A lot of beginning artists that are interested in in digital concept art or illustration don't quite realize the extent of the tools they have at their disposal. When you're starting out, you see the greatest artists in your field and wonder how on earth they're pulling off such hyper-realistic paintings and drawings. The more you learn, the more you begin to realize that there are a lot of tools that can make your life easier and improve your work as long as you know how to use them.
We've put together a brief discussion on how an illustrator or concept artist can use 3d modeling software as an "underpainting" or perspective aid in their artwork:

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