To be or not to be an art lead?

What the talk is about

Alexandra Grinevich talks about choosing the path to art lead and what to expect along the way. She weighs the pros (working with a team, influencing the project's style, hiring, mentoring) against the cons (less drawing, responsibility for the team, a lot of communication and information). She describes a new lead's emotional cycle: euphoria, first signs of fatigue and burnout risk, then building stable processes. She also gives advice on presenting ideas, how a future lead differs from a merely enthusiastic artist, a feedback formula of praise, prioritized corrections and encouragement, how to reset relations with colleagues after a promotion, and how to prevent burnout. The talk ends with a reading list and audience Q&A. Useful for artists considering an art lead role and for new leads.