my inspiration is always coming from 2d painting ( original concept) and some literature , since they are free from any 3d digital technical barrier influence .
craig mullins - and of course all other classical European Paintings to many to mention here
Japanese Manga ( of course Manga is always heavily influence me ) Kentaro Miura - Berserk Falcon City ( another side of berserk manga )
----- and of course there are another style such sci-fi
the only issue with sci-fi probably our perception is not as "frozen in time" as fantasy style ,because the nature of how we improve the technology every year. maybe the best way is to read sci-fi novel , so you can imagine ithe visual yourself. such as Leviathan Wakes ( the Expanse series ) , and most of Isaac Asimov's Novels..
but let me give a shot , what i show here is quite outdatedart but for me it holds important role for modern sci-fi art Makoto kobayashi
Syd Mead - welp if you are sci-fi lover his art should be on your library somewhere .
- Bonus , drawing style - while too many to talk here i can show one particular i like - Boichi art ( warning NSFW )
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I'm also doing a lot of research on past art movements. I really like Proto-Cubism and Impressionist art.
This is currently on exhibit at the liverpool tate art gallery. Done a few drawings from it the other week, it's pretty large in person. There's a few other works including some of Henri matisse cubism/impressionism sculpture work. If you are in travel range, i'd recommend you go see them. The style that will never grow old for me is from prince of persia: Along with the actual Persian architecture and forms:
More in Spoiler tag, didn't want to take up too much screen real estate
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http://blog.sina.com.cn/pugui2001
Edit: changed the dead links...
It just makes me all happy inside and want to play their game just to explore the art and the world they've built.
Really like the style that Jakub Rebelka is using.
https://www.artstation.com/artist/shz
Flowing forms and trippy colors.
craig mullins - and of course all other classical European Paintings
Japanese Manga ( of course Manga is always heavily influence me )
Kentaro Miura - Berserk Falcon City ( another side of berserk manga )
----- and of course there are another style such sci-fi
the only issue with sci-fi probably our perception is not as "frozen in time" as fantasy style ,because the nature of how we improve the technology every year. maybe the best way is to read sci-fi novel , so you can imagine ithe visual yourself. such as Leviathan Wakes ( the Expanse series ) , and most of Isaac Asimov's Novels..
but let me give a shot , what i show here is quite outdatedart but for me it holds important role for modern sci-fi art
Makoto kobayashi
Syd Mead - welp if you are sci-fi lover his art should be on your library somewhere .
- Bonus , drawing style - while too many to talk here i can show one particular i like - Boichi art ( warning NSFW )
The style that will never grow old for me is from prince of persia:
Along with the actual Persian architecture and forms:
More in Spoiler tag, didn't want to take up too much screen real estate
http://www.passion-pictures.com/uk/animation-studios/directors/pete-candeland/
Takashi Murakami
I saw this little gem and thought I would love to see the technique used in a game. Comes with a 3D turnaround and a nice breakdown as well
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/8o2WQ
model
Timothy J. Reynolds
http://www.turnislefthome.com/
Dmitrij Leppée -
https://dmitrijleppee.carbonmade.com/As for Japanese mecha design, my favorites are Ikuto Yamashita and Kanetake Ebikawa.
Loish - http://loish.net/
Ian McQue - http://mcqueconcept.blogspot.co.uk/
Kanetake Ebikawa
Discworld book series by Terry Pratchett. Those covers from 1980 ~ 2001 were illustrated by Josh Kirby.
Mad Max photo ref