Importance of Traditional Art knowledge for 3D Environment artists

Source		Quote, image or video	Annotation	Academic or Popular
Surname	Unknown	Some people believe that in order to be a good 3D artist, you don't have to have traditional art skills... what are you thoughts on this? First, what is a good 3D artist? In my opinion, 3D is just a tool, it is like a pencil, and if you have good basis in traditional art, you’ll be a better 3D artist. It’s like a good keyboardist, if he has a strong background in piano, jazz and classic, he will be a better keyboardist, even if he plays dance music… I think that to have a good sense of composition, lighting, a 3d artist should spend more time taking pictures with his camera and drawing than surfing on 3D forums :) I’ll loose some friends there! Well, you have to take the problem at the beginning, if you have a rich imagination and a good sense of perspective, lighting, it is surely because you have strong traditional art skills :)	Matte Painting artist Raphael Lacoste explains how 3D artists should have vast knowledge in traditional art, instead of just focusing on 3D package. Good matte painter should have good knowledge in colour, lighting and perspective, in stead of just focusing on 3D softwarese.	Popular (Website)
Initial
Year	Unknown
Title	3D Artists - Interviews - Raphael Lacoste
Publisher	http://www.raph.com/3dartists/interviews/i-i277.html