A DAY IN THE LIFE OF…Antony Ward

We chat to the experienced artist about life as a freelance generalist

Regular contributor to 3D World, Antony Ward, is an industry veteran with decades of experience, having worked for top VFX studios as well as writing in-depth manuals and guides on a variety of fields. We asked him to share how he spends a typical day.

How do you get started and set yourself up for the day ahead?

My day usually begins at around 7:30am, that’s when the rest of the house is up so it makes sense to dive right in. Plus, I find these initial golden hours very productive, because it’s before my clients start work, so I can focus on other things.

I use this time for planning my day’s schedule, replying to emails and the comments on my YouTube channel. I also use this period to do some painting. Even though I work primarily in 3D, I want to keep on top of my traditional art skills too and this time gives me the opportunity to do that.

Can you describe your role as a freelance generalist?