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Posted on Apr 04, 2009
7 CommentsThis week I wanted to feature some futuristic cityscapes that I’ve been looking at. Artist Alex Chin Yu Chu I found over at ConceptArtWorld, which is quickly becoming one of my new favourite concept art sites. I first discovered Gary Tonge and his work when reading his book Bold Visions: The Digital Painting Bible, which is a recommended purchase.
Alex Chin Yu Chu
Alex’s environment concepts are awesome. I find the architectural design looks really well thought out and consistent within each piece. The style suits the likely reality of futuristic cities – sharp and clinical. Be sure to check out Alex’s other work, which goes beyond environments.
Places to find out more about Alex Chin Yu Chu:
Alex Chu Concept Design Portfolio
Feature on ConceptArtWorld
Alex Chu’s Concept Work Blog
Gary Tonge
What I find fascinating about Gary’s work is his apparent focus on composition, as you can see in the image directly below, he is great at leading the eye. There is a real atmosphere in each of his pieces, he does an excellent job with the skies. Gary is featured in EXPOSÉ 3.
Find more about Gary Tonge below:
Gary Tonge – An Artist Profile
CG Society Gallery
Online Portfolio
Deviantart
7 Comments for Inspiration for the Week #2 – Futuristic Cityscapes
Royzy
Apr 04, 2009 I can’t imagine there is much surf around these cities, rural escapes I shall include in a follow up week.
Recommended software, either Photoshop or Corel Painter. Some people seem to use both (each have perks). And a graphics tablet.
Windows Paint and a mouse isn’t recommended, but whatever suits you!
Steve
Apr 04, 2009 Thanks Roy, I will make an effort to get to grips with our graphics tablet, the design team love it, but I find it a little twitchy, too many years of pushing/pulling squeegees, and cold cornish water have hampered my finger sensitivity.
Steve´s last blog post..Gas dryer for water based screen printing
wolf
Jun 20, 2009 man this is sick … i feel useless i always get pissed off when i see something that i cant do !!i want to do everything .dam it
Royzy
Jun 20, 2009 Wolf,
I often feel the same way! We just have to keep pushing at it. If I can see any sign of improvement in my work, that is good enough for me. Hopefully one day I will be able to create artwork of this ^ standard.
Graham G
Jul 24, 2009 Very seventies retro cool; Reminds me of roger dean and yes record covers
Game Rendering
Nov 18, 2009 Wow, these buildings and cities are very cool. I’m currently collecting these kinds of images as concept art. Thanks for the tip about http://conceptartworld.com/
/Robert
.-= Game Rendering´s last blog ..Render Thickness =-.
Royzy
Apr 04, 2009
Apr 04, 2009 I can’t imagine there is much surf around these cities, rural escapes I shall include in a follow up week.
Recommended software, either Photoshop or Corel Painter. Some people seem to use both (each have perks). And a graphics tablet.
Windows Paint and a mouse isn’t recommended, but whatever suits you!
Steve
Apr 04, 2009
Apr 04, 2009 Thanks Roy, I will make an effort to get to grips with our graphics tablet, the design team love it, but I find it a little twitchy, too many years of pushing/pulling squeegees, and cold cornish water have hampered my finger sensitivity.
Steve´s last blog post..Gas dryer for water based screen printing
wolf
Jun 20, 2009
Jun 20, 2009 man this is sick … i feel useless i always get pissed off when i see something that i cant do !!i want to do everything .dam it
Royzy
Jun 20, 2009
Jun 20, 2009 Wolf,
I often feel the same way! We just have to keep pushing at it. If I can see any sign of improvement in my work, that is good enough for me. Hopefully one day I will be able to create artwork of this ^ standard.
Graham G
Jul 24, 2009
Jul 24, 2009 Very seventies retro cool; Reminds me of roger dean and yes record covers
Game Rendering
Nov 18, 2009
Nov 18, 2009 Wow, these buildings and cities are very cool. I’m currently collecting these kinds of images as concept art. Thanks for the tip about http://conceptartworld.com/
/Robert
.-= Game Rendering´s last blog ..Render Thickness =-.
About
Just graduated from a BA Digital Animation Degree and currently spending my evenings generating content to put into a animation and game design portfolio.
I currently work full-time making colour separations for a screen printing studio in sunny Cornwall.
A job in games is hopefully next on the cards.
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These are incredible visions of future cities, but I am not sure I could live happily in any of these environments. Are there any rural future landscapes out there?
I am starting to get quite interested in digital painting, what is the recommended software? It could come in handy for T shirt designs too!
Steve´s last blog post..T-shirt printing:Gradients using half tone