Concept Art School in Montreal

"I came to Syn Studio as a young professional. After losing my first job I was still on shaky grounds, having barely one foot in the industry. So I went to Syn Studio with the goals of meeting people, making contacts, pushing my work and getting feedback on it. Syn Studio did not disappoint. I met amazing professionals of the industry (which I never had in four years of University!) and motivated students. I made lots of good friends and met a teacher that eventually got me an Interview at WB games Montréal to work on my first AAA. Pretty much a dream scenario. Don’t get me wrong, the school won’t do the work for you but If you are the kind of person willing to put in the hours in and listen to your mentors, you will see results. I guarantee that!"

"I didn't have a background in fine arts when I joined the school and I somehow managed to understand a great deal in very little time. The teachers are not just passionate about helping their students, they are also active in their industry and would even go as far as to teach their in-house pipeline. Suffice to say that I was blown away by them. In addition, nothing beats being in a classroom with like minded people. I would not be where I am today without Syn Studio."

"“I was attending the Academy of Realist Art in Toronto, which is a great school, but doesn't offer any classes to learn how to make professional concept art. I chose to study at Syn Studio because it had a unique offering of working professionals teaching the classes and lots of open studio time to practice.”"

"I saw the [Syn Studio] website from Spain and I was impressed by the quality of the teachers' work. [...] Syn Studio is what really kick started my career. I owe them everything. The experience changed my life. [...] For me, the best moments were when some of the teachers, would give us personal advice, or would tell us about a technique we had never heard of. Those moments made me feel like a student at Hogwarts discovering some new spell. I felt that way very often at Syn Studio."

"I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to Syn Studio for providing a place for artists/professionals to grow in their craft. I’ve taken classes over the years and enjoyed them a lot, particularly because of the variety they have to offer. A big takeaway for me was the motivation of being around talented artists and teachers who share a passion for what they do. This combined with a professional level education has pushed me farther as an artist and taught me what I needed to know to prepare for the industry. I would definitely recommend Syn Studio to anyone seeking to make it as a professional artist or to anyone interested in art."

"I chose Syn Studio because I live in Montreal, so going to class was easy. The flexibility of the courses was also a very important issue for me. The opportunity to make up your own schedule in the Full Time program was fun. [...] I was not inclined to start a long program again, so the intensive aspect of the full time program was great. The anatomy skills that Oleg Dergachov taught me in his Advanced Anatomy class are invaluable, as well as the rendering class from Frederic Bennett"

"I chose Syn Studio because I live in Montreal, so going to class was easy. The flexibility of the courses was also a very important issue for me. The opportunity to make up your own schedule in the Full Time program was fun. [...] I was not inclined to start a long program again, so the intensive aspect of the full time program was great. The anatomy skills that Oleg Dergachov taught me in his Advanced Anatomy class are invaluable, as well as the rendering class from Frederic Bennett"

"I chose Syn Studio because I live in Montreal, so going to class was easy. The flexibility of the courses was also a very important issue for me. The opportunity to make up your own schedule in the Full Time program was fun. [...] I was not inclined to start a long program again, so the intensive aspect of the full time program was great. The anatomy skills that Oleg Dergachov taught me in his Advanced Anatomy class are invaluable, as well as the rendering class from Frederic Bennett"

"Dear Syn Studio, I want to thank you very much for your interest in me as a student. The time I spent at Syn Studio has really changed my life, and I am very grateful for everything I learned during my time in Canada. Nowadays, I am working as a conceptual designer for exhibitions of National Geographic, Disney and Hasbro’s Transformers for Latin America. In my free time, I am a digital sculpture and visual effects professor. I really appreciate the opportunity to be able to enter the international industry in digital sculpture; that’s what I love most and have chosen to pursue as my profession. [...] For me, it was amazing to learn from teachers with so much experience. Thanks to that, I learned the tools that allowed me to reach the next level in my career. Christopher Cao, a former professor of Syn Studio, was a great teacher and I am very grateful for him."

"Dear Syn Studio, I want to thank you very much for your interest in me as a student. The time I spent at Syn Studio has really changed my life, and I am very grateful for everything I learned during my time in Canada. Nowadays, I am working as a conceptual designer for exhibitions of National Geographic, Disney and Hasbro’s Transformers for Latin America. In my free time, I am a digital sculpture and visual effects professor. I really appreciate the opportunity to be able to enter the international industry in digital sculpture; that’s what I love most and have chosen to pursue as my profession. [...] For me, it was amazing to learn from teachers with so much experience. Thanks to that, I learned the tools that allowed me to reach the next level in my career. Christopher Cao, a former professor of Syn Studio, was a great teacher and I am very grateful for him."

" I decided to study at Syn Studio because of its location in Montreal, which is an entertainment hub full of opportunities and possibilities. It has also given me the opportunity to study concept art and improve myself in a short period of time. This suits my circumstances much better than the longer programs at other schools. My best memory is making some very good friends and meeting teachers who inspired me to do better (Shout out to Charles, Christian and André). The most important thing I learned while studying in Syn Studio is understanding how the concept art industry works and what kind of talent they’re looking for. This has helped me prepare for what might come and has allowed me to tailor my portfolio based on the companies I apply for.
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"[I chose to study at Syn Studio because] I was curious how a great artist is forged, and also wanted to be inspired by creative minds. At the time, I was already working full time as a concept artist. My schedule wasn't open for a full time program, so Syn Studio was a perfect choice for me. I had quite a lot of good memories at Syn Studio, I enjoy the learning time, the life drawing and the vernissage."

"I decided to study at Syn Studio because it looked like the only place in Montreal that offered these kind of classes without needing to be part of a school program. [...] The teacher Frederic Bennett was really down to earth, nice and approachable. The students were really kind too and we had a good mix of levels in the class."

"I decided to study at Syn Studio because it looked like the only place in Montreal that offered these kind of classes without needing to be part of a school program. [...] The teacher Frederic Bennett was really down to earth, nice and approachable. The students were really kind too and we had a good mix of levels in the class."

"I have a lot of amazing memories from Syn Studio, and it's a little bit hard to choose which one is the best because I was there almost all the time. I can remember not only facts, but also feelings, like the first time you meet an amazing artist like Charles Vinh, Lincoln Hughes, Christian de Massy or Salgood Sam! The feeling to be in Montreal surrounded of those amazing artists, students, and the Syn Studio family! The teachers and the environment, full of concept art, illustration and the emotion to be in one of the most important cities of this industry; the amazing personal feedback on my work, the opportunity to go to different companies, like Ludia games, the MIGS!! man... fantastic!!! I can feel some of those experiences again just writing this. I can only say that my experience in Syn Studio was Amazing, and if I could repeat it, I would do it infinite times!!"

"I have a lot of amazing memories from Syn Studio, and it's a little bit hard to choose which one is the best because I was there almost all the time. I can remember not only facts, but also feelings, like the first time you meet an amazing artist like Charles Vinh, Lincoln Hughes, Christian de Massy or Salgood Sam! The feeling to be in Montreal surrounded of those amazing artists, students, and the Syn Studio family! The teachers and the environment, full of concept art, illustration and the emotion to be in one of the most important cities of this industry; the amazing personal feedback on my work, the opportunity to go to different companies, like Ludia games, the MIGS!! man... fantastic!!! I can feel some of those experiences again just writing this. I can only say that my experience in Syn Studio was Amazing, and if I could repeat it, I would do it infinite times!!"

"I took a single class at the studio, Character Rendering with Fred Bennett. I was looking to learn how to paint digitally since it was not something I was very good at, and I wanted to work as a concept artist. I enjoyed Fred's class so much that I quit my job at the end of his ten week course and decided to study full time, for six months, at the school. Haven’t looked back since. The friendships I made at the studio hold a special place for me. The people I met, who have helped me while studying at the school, and with who I fortunately still keep very close contact, have been a part of why I am where I am today."

"I took a single class at the studio, Character Rendering with Fred Bennett. I was looking to learn how to paint digitally since it was not something I was very good at, and I wanted to work as a concept artist. I enjoyed Fred's class so much that I quit my job at the end of his ten week course and decided to study full time, for six months, at the school. Haven’t looked back since. The friendships I made at the studio hold a special place for me. The people I met, who have helped me while studying at the school, and with who I fortunately still keep very close contact, have been a part of why I am where I am today."

"I took a single class at the studio, Character Rendering with Fred Bennett. I was looking to learn how to paint digitally since it was not something I was very good at, and I wanted to work as a concept artist. I enjoyed Fred's class so much that I quit my job at the end of his ten week course and decided to study full time, for six months, at the school. Haven’t looked back since. The friendships I made at the studio hold a special place for me. The people I met, who have helped me while studying at the school, and with who I fortunately still keep very close contact, have been a part of why I am where I am today."

"During my final year at Laval University, I was looking for additional input that would take my portfolio to the next level.
I decided to attend Syn Studio in parallel to what I was already studying at the time.
Bruno Gauthier Leblanc, taught me how to achieve Industry standards for character design while Jeevan Dhamindra helped me understand lighting better as an artist. I also recommend attending their master classes because you will get a chance to learn highly technical materials taught by some of the most talented artists. Attending Syn Studio has helped me to reach my true potential. I’m currently working for a mobile game company based in Seoul as a Senior Artist."