Iain mccaig career as a concept artist concept art 3dsense behind the pixels. Little did we know at the time that this was more than an attempt to jumpstart our nostalgia. Star wars darth maul concept art by iain mccaig dark maul, star. Buy star wars storyboards 01 by lucasfilm ltd, introduction by iain mccaig, jonathan w. See more ideas about art, star wars concept art and concept art. He is perhaps best known for his work in the star wars and harry potter film projects although his contribution to fighting fantasy has been of great importance to the series. Concept art by iain mccaig of prequel trilogy fame.
Meet the episode iii art department on content now obsolete. The eight and counting star wars films boast some of the boldest. 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. Star wars episode 7 adds veteran concept artists doug. However, these concept art designs show a very different star wars. The mysterious project luminous has been revealed as a new crop of books set in the high republic, 200 years before the phantom menace. Iain mccaig divides his energies between a lifelong love of storytelling, and a passionate belief that everyone in the world can learn to draw. Jan 01, 2018 death star underwater trench concept art by doug chiang and ian mccaig. Iain mccaig born march 19, 1957 is an artistic director, concept designer, and. Ideas for star wars concept art character design starwars. Contentsshow biography early life iain was born on 19 march 1957 in santa. In this book, a fictional interviewer called bryon is created to introduce readers to the artwork and bring them into iain mccaig s imaginative world. He recently contributed designs for jon favreaus jungle book and j.
Queen jamillia concept art, 1999, iain mccaig, ink, see more. How the galaxys entire cast changed from concept to screen. Fit for a queen padmes villa retreat gown concept art by dermot power and iain mccaig 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. Sep 17, 2015 artist iain mccaig, too, contributed his own creation with this multilimbed drummer seconds away from unleashing some blast beats to melt the exalted jabbas face. Concept collects, for the first time ever, the very best star wars conceptual artwork. Seeming to recapture what had been lost during its midtolate 80s slump, the star wars property thrust itself back into pop culture in 1995, delivering a onetwo punch with the remastered original trilogy on vhs and kenners power of the force action figure line. In 2014, he received the spectrum fantastic art grand master award. This book contains illustrations created for star wars prequel, harry potter and his concept art for other projects. 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.
Oct 16, 2017 iain mccaig career as a concept artist concept art 3dsense behind the pixels. Now that lucas films is disney, this is the perfect board. Star wars art 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. Keeping in the spirit of the palace musicians big band influences, mccaig sketched these insectoid trumpet players, their bodily coloration fashioned after the suits worn by. 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. See more ideas about concept art, character design and sketches. 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. The book is a multifaceted adventure, featuring 28 years of iains commercial and private artwork, a fictionalized visit to his otherworldly studio, and an intensive boot camp in howtodraw. Iain mccaigs commitment to storytelling has taken many forms. 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. He is the author of four bestselling dvds on visual storytelling and concept design for the gnomon workshop.
His exceptional command of human anatomy, character, emotional expression and visual narrative make him on of the most sought after artists working in the entertainment industry today. Iain mccaig born march 19, 1957 is an artist, writer and filmmaker. He is best known for his cover art for jethro tulls broadsword and the beast, and his star wars designs for queen amidala and darth maul. Star wars has become so big that anybody who works on a star wars movie is from then on known for their work with. Iain mccaig is an internationally renowned and awardwinning illustrator and conceptual designer and noted storyboard artist. Jun 14, 20 star wars episode 7 adds veteran concept artists doug chiang and iain mccaig.
The force awakens, published in 2015, features the work of concept artists iain mccaig and craig alzmann, production designer rick carter and doug chiang. He continues to lecture and demonstrate and hold workshops for film studios, conventions, institutions and schools around the world. As curated by george lucas, the artwork that helped bring the star wars saga to life is revealed in all its glory. Mccaig 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. Star wars episode 7 adds veteran concept artists doug chiang and iain mccaig. Contentsshow biography early life iain was born on 19 march 1957 in santa monica california. In this book, a fictional interviewer called bryon is created to introduce readers to the artwork and bring them into iain mccaigs imaginative world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Iain mccaig wikipedia link has been in the art industry doing work for movie studios for a long time. Death star underwater trench concept art by doug chiang and ian mccaig. 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. A star wars story by phil szostak, and lucasfilm ltd.
As curated by george lucas, the artwork that helped bring the star wars saga to life is revealed in all its glory, featuring pre. 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. From ralph mcquarrie and joe johnston to doug chiang, ryan church, iain. 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. Iain mccaig is best known as a principal designer on the three star wars prequels. Mar 24, 2007 iain mccaig wikipedia link has been in the art industry doing work for movie studios for a long time. The limited edition comes with five handsigned giclee prints by doug chiang, ryan church, joe johnston, iain mccaig and erik tiemens, and 50 additional pages of concept art. Iain has worked for lucasfilm as one of the principal designers on star wars episode onethe phantom menace. Iain mccaig is an internationally recognized awardwinning artist and one of the motion picture industrys leading conceptual designers.
Early concept art of anakin skywalker for star wars. May 17, 2016 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. Beautiful concept art of padme by iain mccaig star wars quotes. The art of iain mccaig by iain mccaig, nick sagan isbn. An exclusive look at the fabulous concept art behind solo. Iain mccaig illustration academy guest speakervisual. Iain mccaig career as a concept artist concept art. With 175 glossy pages packed with beautiful concept art from the likes of ralph mcquarrie, joe johnston, doug chiang, ryan church, iain mccaig and more, this covers everything from original movies, the prequels, television and video games, including the now cancelled tv show detours and video game star wars. When george lucas released star wars back in 1977, there is no way that he could have know how big the series would become. Mccaig is best known for his cover art for jethro tulls broadsword and the beast and for his iconic star wars designs for. From ralph mcquarrie and joe johnston to doug chiang, ryan church.
For more information, please visit the shows website at the official site. Oct 07, 2008 iain mccaig s commitment to storytelling has taken many forms. Iain mccaig illustration academy guest speakervisual arts. Jun 29, 2016 iain mccaig thinks han solo has the best star wars script, hints at reys backstory in episode viii. A gallery of jawdropping concept art from star wars. In this book contains illustrations created for star wars prequel, harry potter and his concept art for other projects. He was involved in the star wars franchise and many other iconic film and book. Star wars episode threerevenge of the sith, star warsthe force awakens, and solo.
See more ideas about sketches, concept art and book art. The force awakens even gives us a peek at the future. Iain will be appearing at lightbox expo, at the pasadena convention center, from friday, september 6th to sunday, september 8th. Aug 12, 2019 iain will be appearing at lightbox expo, at the pasadena convention center, from friday, september 6th to sunday, september 8th. It says the uk art department team has moved on to episode viii and the new star wars. See more ideas about concept art, sketches and character design. 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. The force awakens mccaig divides his energies between a lifelong love of storytelling, and a passionate belief that everyone in the world can learn to draw.
Concept is the fourth volume of the ongoing star wars art series of art books. S art books i highly recommend parkablogs for that but i love iain mccaigs work so much i wanted to share with readers just amazing, amazing artwork from this super talented artist. Star wars film, star wars books, star wars characters, star wars episodes, star wars art, liam neeson, star wars comics, marvel comics, anime comics iain mccaig the hobbit gandalf legolas hobbit art o hobbit jrr tolkien arte nerd lord of the rings middle earth fantasy art. Iain mccaig star wars concept art, star wars costumes. In this book contains the work done for star wars prequel, harry potter and his concept art for other projects. The art of visual storytelling, mccaig presents the stories behind the creation of key examples of his concept designs, illustrations and storyboards.