Iains energies are given to his love of storytelling in print and in film. Check out the art and making of website for the most comprehensive listing art an making of books ever. I think that this idea may still be forming and we. Star wars padme amidala concept art by iain mccaig character designer. It does not escape a few of the criticisms that i levelled at those.
Fit for a queen padme amidalas dinner gown and headdress this really looks like concept art for mia corvere. Sep 27, 2016 inverse talked to coauthor alinger about the challenges of creating. See more ideas about sketches, concept art and character design. Lucasfilm reveals the first stories in new the high. He has worked on numerous films, including peter pan, and harry potter and the goblet of fire.
The book has everything you would look for production paintings, concept art and sketches, storyboards, matte paintings and more. This book contains illustrations created for star wars prequel, harry potter and his concept art for other projects. Ralph mcquarries star wars concept art comes to life in this. Iain mccaig star wars concept art, star wars costumes. Ralph mcquarrie was famously responsible for most of the original trilogy concept art. Concept collects, for the first time ever, the very best of star wars conceptual artwork. The books mainly feature artwork accompanied by a short explanation of the scene and the artists ideas, but also script notes, posters and other information. Ian mccaig in 2019 star wars concept art, star wars art. The art of star wars is a series of books by various editors featuring concept art from the star wars motion picture saga. Iain mccaig has been in the art industry doing work for movie studios for a long time. Star wars is an american epic space opera franchise, created by george lucas and centered around a. Star wars concept art and illustrations concept art world. Ralph mcquarrie, readers will find the most definitive collection of the artists star wars work ever assembled, including hundreds of neverbeforeseen illustrations. Aug 17, 2015 signup for news and updates about sideshow collectibles ralph mcquarrie star wars concept artist series that will include boba fett, darth vader, a stormtrooper, and more.
The art of star wars, episode iv a new hope carol titelman on. Iain mccaig has been creating art for movies for a long time. Iain mccaig born march 19, 1957 is an artistic director, concept designer, and filmmaker who worked at jak films, a division of lucasfilm, as a storyboard and concept artist for episodes i, ii, iii and vii. I recently picked up the art of star wars the force awakens book, and in it concept artist iain mccaig explains how he proposed the idea of having the force ghost of anakin skywalker appear in episode vii. So begins this stunningly realized and beautifully rendered new work from master storyteller and artist iain mccaig. You can see some of the designs that were featured at the presentation in the tweets below.
Episode v the empire strikes back or the art of star wars. Iain mccaig is an internationally recognized, awardwinning artist, and a leading motion picture conceptual designer. Iain mccaig is an internationally recognized awardwinning artist and one of the motion. Its a good artbook overall, with great art but if you want more concept art and read about conceptualisation, i would still recommended the dedicated art of star wars series. In this book, a fictional interviewer called bryon is created to introduce readers to the artwork and bring them into iain mccaig. Jul 01, 2016 concept artist iain mccaig says han solo spinoff is by far the best star wars script july 1, 2016 by gary collinson leave a comment.
May 11, 2016 gnomon school of visual effects has announced designing star wars. A classic piece, presented with a new photograph taken exclusively for these books. Not all the concept art has come directly from the art of force awakenssome is from star wars card trader, the collectible trading card app, which released a series of concept art cards to. James clyne and iain mccaig discuss creating concept art in a special event at gnomon gallery, the artists reveal how they brought ships, characters, and moments to life in the latest star wars film. Star wars art by ralph mcquarrie photo 11 pictures. For the past three years concept artist greg semkow has been working hard on his first art book eternal, and. To compliment the new special edition versions of the classic star wars films being released in theaters. He was involved in the star wars franchise and many other iconic film and book projects, including an album cover for jethro tulls broadsword and the beast. Concept art for the film star wars episode ii attack of the clones by iain mccaig this concept was used for padmes hairstyle that went with her lake dress. High quality prints and photos of the original star wars concept art. His work includes advertising, limited edition prints, childrens books, computer. Episode vii the force awakens, were excited to showcase this collection of concepts, illustrations and fan art inspired by the star wars universe. Mccaig is best known for his cover art for jethro tulls broadsword and the beast and for his iconic star wars designs for queen amidala and darth maul.
The force awakens in our ralph mcquarrie force awakens comparison guide. The force awakens could have been a much darker movie. See how early original unused star wars concept designs has influenced star wars. Iain mccaig born march 17, 1957 is an artistic director, concept designer, and filmmaker who worked at jak films, a division of lucasfilm, as a storyboard and concept artist for episodes i, ii, iii and vii. See more ideas about star wars concept art, sketches, art drawings. Attending school in glasgow, he came back to the us and worked on the trailer for twice upon a time, before deciding that 2000 book covers would be better than twenty minutes of screen time for the same number of drawings. Ralph mcquarries paintings for the original trilogy inspired every concept artist today, and. Iain mccaig advice for digital artists concept art.
Iain mccaigs commitment to storytelling has taken many forms. Iain mccaig born march 19, 1957 is an artistic director, concept designer, and. Oct 07, 2008 iain mccaig s commitment to storytelling has taken many forms. Concept collects, for the first time ever, the very best star wars conceptual artwork. Star wars episode 7 adds veteran concept artists doug.
Iain mccaig is an internationally recognized, award winning artist and a leading motion picture conceptual designer. See more ideas about concept art, sketches and star wars concept art. Just like one for the force awakens, the art of star wars. The images ive included below are but a small sampling of what is actually featured in the book. How the galaxys entire cast changed from concept to screen.
His career included work on the original star wars trilogy, the original battlestar galactica television series, the film e. The force awakens, published in 2015, features the work of concept artists iain mccaig and craig alzmann, production designer rick carter and doug chiang. Iain mccaig is an internationally recognized and awardwinning artist, and one of the motion picture industrys leading conceptual designers. An exclusive look at rare and neverbeforeseen star wars concept art. Mccaig is best known for his work as a principal designer on the three star wars prequels, including the iconic characters queen amidala and darth maul, as well as his work on many major motion pictures, television, and video games. You cant celebrate the awesomeness of concept art without paying special tribute to star wars. Some of the artworks in this book are in those books. The exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the characters and worlds designed by james clyne and iain mccaig for one of the most beloved franchises in movie history. Iain mccaig born march 19, 1957 is an american artist, writer, and filmmaker. This collection includes artwork created by some of the talented artists previously featured on concept art world, enjoy. See more ideas about concept art, sketches and character art. Episode i the phantom menace is a much thicker book than the preceding two volumes and as such covers a much broader scale than either the art of star wars. Growing up as a star wars fan, i always loved the original ralph mcquarrie concept artwork. Iain will be appearing at lightbox expo, at the pasadena convention center, from friday, september 6th to sunday, september 8th.
Star wars episode 7 adds veteran concept artists doug chiang and iain mccaig. Mcquarrie often introduced his own ideas into his concept art, but his sinister alien face for the emperor was one thing that didnt make it onto the screen. He worked as a concept artist for lucasfilm on star wars. Discover the art, architecture, film, and pop culture influences that contributed to the designs of star wars. Rare unpublished interviews, as well as recollections from mcquarries colleagues and friends, complement and contextualize the art.
Go behind the scenes of star wars with famed concept artist iain. Iain mccaig thinks han solo has the best star wars script, hints at reys backstory in episode viii. He was involved in the star wars franchise and many other iconic film and book projects, including an album cover for jethro tull s broadsword and the beast. Rare unpublished interviews, as well as recollections from mcquarrie s colleagues and friends, complement and contextualise the art. Several of the characters he designed include darth maul, queen amidala, and sio bibble. Ralph mcquarries star wars concept art comes to life in this delightful short film. But this concept trailer for the star wars takes us another step closer to seeing what star.
In this book contains the work done for star wars prequel, harry potter and his concept art for other projects. Attack of super how to draw a dress star wars ideas winter celchu in formal attire. They later used that concept art into creating mother talzin. A gallery of jawdropping concept art from star wars. Nov 09, 2016 inside the finest star wars art book ever made. As curated by george lucas, the artwork that helped bring the star wars saga to life is revealed in all its glory, featuring preproduction. Forty years ago, legendary concept designers like ralph mcquarrie and joe johnston brought george lucass brainchild of an asymmetrical star wars used universe to life, imagining fantastic worlds bursting with iconic heroes, villains, spaceships and. Ralph mcquarrie star wars concept artist series inside look. Apr 23, 2014 the original star wars concept art is amazing. He was involved in the star wars franchise and many other iconic film and book. Star wars rpg star wars clone wars star wars rebels star wars concept art star wars fan art starwars star wars drawings war novels star wars images if you need a job done, you can send one arc trooper, four clone commandos or a hundred clones. To celebrate, weve got an exclusive look at the gorgeous concept art behind solo, courtesy of phil stozaks latest star wars art book. Concept is the fourth volume of the ongoing star wars art series of art books. Go behind the scenes of star wars with famed concept artist.
Star wars concept art by ralph mcquarrie abduzeedo. From ralph mcquarrie and joe johnston to doug chiang, ryan church, iain mccaig, erik tiemens, and the next generation of animation and videogame artists, star wars art. Enjoy more than 40 concept designs crafted for the force awakens, and discover the neverbeforeseen sketches of iain mccaig. An exclusive look at rare and neverbeforeseen star wars.
It recreates the entire feel of the vision of the star wars concept from the mind of lucas and its producers. Use this thread to share and link the best concept art you like. Iain mccaig part four all scans are from his book shadowline. As curated by george lucas, the artwork that helped bring the star wars saga to life is revealed in all its glory. The art of star wars series of books is something i always look forward to with every release of new star wars films. Born in america in 1929, ralph was the hand behind the concept art that helped bring life to some of the most famous characters of all times, like darth vader and yoda. The amount of work that went into the design of the series was comprable to that which would have been done on a feature film. Oct 15, 20 from ralph mcquarrie and joe johnston to doug chiang, ryan church, iain mccaig, erik tiemens, and the next generation of animation and videogame artists, star wars art. Iain has worked for lucasfilm as one of the principal designers on star wars episode onethe phantom menace, star wars episode twoattack of the clones, and. Dejah thoris by iain mccaig comic art art, drawings. Unfortunately that happened again in march 3rd when star wars concept artist, ralph mcquarrie, passed away. Star wars episode onethe phantom menace, star wars episode twoattack of the.
Iain mccaig discusses the creative process youtube. Queen g star wars padme amidala packing dress original concept art star wars concept art character design movies 67 ideas for 2019 concept art padme amidala in packing gown from star wars episode ii. Star wars padme star wars concept art star wars art character concept character design character ideas character portraits anakin and padme star wars costumes iain mccaig born march 17, 1957 is an artistic director, concept designer, and filmmaker who worked at jak films, a division of lucasfilm, as a storyboard and concept artist for. Iain mccaig divides his energies between a lifelong love of storytelling, and a passionate belief that everyone in the world can learn to draw. Mcquarrie created the concept art that was crucial in winning 20th century foxs approval to put george lucas star wars in production. Gnomon school of visual effects has announced designing star wars. The book contains early concept art tracing the early development of the character of kylo ren, and also reveals preliminary sketches that illustrate a proposed appearance of anakin skywalker as a malevolent force ghost. Iain mccaig, whose previous work includes concept art for the star wars prequel trilogy, as well as guardians of the galaxy and john carter, emphasized the importance of story when it comes to art. Iain mccaig born march 19, 1957 is an artist, writer and filmmaker. The design of the high republic was developed by star wars concept art legend iain mccaig and comic book artist phil noto. Usually when i go through a good art book the artist that i am is a little.
An exclusive look at the fabulous concept art behind solo. Ralph mcquarrie, readers will find the most definitive collection of the artist s star wars work ever assembled, including hundreds of neverbeforeseen illustrations. Lucasfilm have since released a book dedicated to the concept art of star wars. Iain mccaig thinks han solo has the best star wars script.
The concept art library star wars padme amidala star wars is one of the. Theres no explanation of the concept behind the art though. Inside the finest star wars art book ever made polygon. Star wars art by ralph mcquarrie photo 10 pictures. For more information, please visit the shows website at the official site.
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