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. He has worked on numerous films, including peter pan, and harry potter and the goblet of fire. It does not escape a few of the criticisms that i levelled at those. Concept artist iain mccaig talks about his contribution which never made it into the final film, in the officially licensed lucasfilm book the art of revenge of the sith whole page available in. 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 recently contributed designs for jon favreaus jungle book and j.
Concept is the fourth volume of the ongoing star wars art series of art books. This is the fourth book in the star wars art series and its the same high quality as the others. Some concept art has been swirling around recently. 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.
Aug 12, 2019 iain will be appearing at lightbox expo, at the pasadena convention center, from friday, september 6th to sunday, september 8th. 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. Episode v the empire strikes back or the art of star wars. Check them out after the jump and click on the images to enlarge. 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. Shaak ti concept art by dermot power and iain mccaig star. Iain mccaig is an internationally recognized and awardwinning artist, and one of the motion picture industrys leading conceptual designers. Iain mccaig is an internationally recognized, award winning artist and a leading motion picture conceptual designer. Early concept art of anakin skywalker for star wars. A gallery of jawdropping concept art from star wars. Iain mccaig is an illustrator, storybhoard artist and conceptual designer. Iain mccaig is best known as a principal designer on the three star wars prequels.
Iain mccaig star wars concept art, concept art, concept. 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. Jun 14, 20 star wars episode 7 adds veteran concept artists doug chiang and iain mccaig. Jul 19, 2016 this book contains illustrations created for star wars prequel, harry potter and his concept art for other projects. Artists doug chiang and iain mccaig, both instrumental in shaping the look of the star wars saga, reunited at the start of this year as part of the team lucasfilm president kathleen kennedy has assembled to create an exciting new future for star wars. Iain is currently writing and designing the screenplays for his own feature film projects, and preparing for an exhibition in paris, at galerie arludik. Several of the characters he designed include darth maul, queen amidala, and sio. 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. Padme by iain mccaig star wars concept art, concept art. 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. The book is a multifaceted adventure, featuring 28 years of iain s commercial and private artwork, a fictionalized visit to his otherworldly studio, and an intensive boot camp in howtodraw. Jan 23, 2016 this pin was discovered by alexa vukovich. Iain mccaig born march 19, 1957 is an american artist, writer, and filmmaker.
Star wars has become so big that anybody who works on a star wars movie is from then on known for their work with. As curated by george lucas, the artwork that helped bring the star wars saga to life is revealed in all its glory. 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. Attack of the clones came out on 16 may 2002 and seeing as thats close enough to a 20 year anniversary, i had a look through my the art of star wars, episode ii attack of the clones book. Ians credits include star wars episodes 1, 2 and 3, the avengers, john carter, harry potter and the goblet of fire and more. 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. 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. Concept collects, for the first time ever, the very best of star wars conceptual artwork. Death star underwater trench concept art by doug chiang and ian mccaig. Star wars episode 7 adds veteran concept artists doug.
Legendary star wars concept artist iain mccaig, captured during his highly animated talk. The art of iain mccaig and dermot power early ep2 sith concept later used for ventress see more. Iain mccaig has been creating art for movies for a long time. In this book, a fictional interviewer called bryon is created to introduce readers to the artwork and bring them into. In this book, a fictional interviewer called bryon is created to introduce readers to the artwork and bring them into iain mccaigs imaginative world. Its not new or anything, but what makes it exciting is it ties into the. 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. The trivia behind the concept art of attack of the clones. Author mark cotta vaz shines a good insight into how george lucas would make. See star wars darth mauls secret origins in ian mccaig. The art of visual storytelling, mccaig presents the stories behind the.
Iain mccaig born march 19, 1957 is an artist, writer and filmmaker. This book contains illustrations created for star wars prequel, harry potter and his concept art for other projects. Mar 24, 2007 iain mccaig wikipedia link has been in the art industry doing work for movie studios for a long time. Attack of the clones mark cotta vaz, 2002 the art of star wars episode iii.
Iain mccaigs commitment to storytelling has taken many forms. The complete saga episodes ivi bluray is chock full of concept art but still lacking tags. Iain mccaig discusses the creative process youtube. Acclaimed concept designer ian mccaig transforms an unsuspecting fan into a sith lord at gnomon workshop live 2008 in hollywood, ca. Iain mccaig has been in the art industry doing work for movie studios for a long time.
In the second part of the talk, iain mccaig took to the stage to discuss the evolution of the force awakens storyline, and the role that concept art played in it. Iain will be appearing at lightbox expo, at the pasadena convention center, from friday, september 6th to sunday, september 8th. Anderson, 1995 the making of return of the jedi jonathan w. Mcquarrie was best known as the concept artist for the first three of the six star wars films. In this book contains the work done for star wars prequel, harry potter and his concept art for other projects. See more ideas about art, concept art and sketches. In this book contains illustrations created for star wars prequel, harry potter and his concept art for other projects. Concept art of tarkin for star wars episode iii revenge of the sith by iain mccaig. This is iain mccaigs original drawing for darth maul. 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. Iain mccaig born march 19, 1957 is an artistic director, concept designer. Oct 01, 20 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. See more ideas about art, star wars concept art and concept art.
Star wars sith concept art, used for ventress by iain mccaig today for star wars weekends we bring you two amazing concept artists responsible for the looks of many of the characters in the prequel fi. Stellar stuff from cover to cover and the book is huge, giving lots of real estate for big and beautiful prints. James clyne and iain mccaig discuss creating concept art on. This is iain mccaig s original drawing for darth maul.
However, these concept art designs show a very different star wars. Iain mccaig divides his energies between a lifelong love of storytelling, and a passionate belief that everyone in the world can learn to draw. The force awakens 2015 concept art by iain mccaig the film star wars episode vii has amazing visuals and im happy to share more from the artists that worked on the film. Oct 07, 2008 iain mccaig s commitment to storytelling has taken many forms. Jan 25, 2017 iain mccaig is an internationally recognized, award winning artist and a leading motion picture conceptual designer. See more ideas about concept art, character design and sketches. The most interesting inclusions are from the guided imagery. He was involved in the star wars film projects as well as john carter of mars. His exceptional command of human anatomy, character, emotional expression and visual narrative make him on of the most sought after. The force awakens is most engaging when it offers glimpses of roads not traveled in a galaxy far, far away.
Star wars episode threerevenge of the sith, star warsthe force awakens, and solo. This book features concept art from all 6 films, the clone wars tv show, and some assorted star wars videogames, among other things. See more ideas about concept art, sketches and character design. How the galaxys entire cast changed from concept to screen. For more information, please visit the shows website at the official site. Jan 01, 2018 death star underwater trench concept art by doug chiang and ian mccaig. See more ideas about concept art, sketches and art. When george lucas released star wars back in 1977, there is no way that he could have know how big the series would become. Concept collects, for the first time ever, the very best star wars conceptual artwork. 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. Til that the person who designed star wars darth maul was instructed to make maul a vision from your worst nightmare, and based the original design on an actual nightmare he had. The force awakens is a treasure trove of behindthescenes images and information.
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. See more ideas about art, sketches and concept art. They are adding to their busy schedules a visit to star wars celebration europe, the can tmiss star wars fan event in messe essen, germany. Iain mccaig is an internationally recognized awardwinning artist and one of the motion picture industrys leading conceptual designers. There is more than just amazing concept art in there, it has plenty of facts and trivia about how the film came into being. Shaak ti concept art by dermot power and iain mccaig.
Iain s energies are given to his love of storytelling in print and in film. 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. Iains energies are given to his love of storytelling in print and in film. Iain mccaig in 2020 star wars concept art, star wars. The art of iain mccaig by iain mccaig, nick sagan isbn. A star wars story, as well as the forthcoming star wars theme. In 2014, he received the spectrum fantastic art grand master award. Star wars episode threerevenge of the sith, star wars the force awakens, and solo. Oct 29, 2017 iain mccaig iain is an internationally recognized and award winning artist and one of the motion picture industrys leading conceptual designers. Star wars 1977, the empire strikes back 1980 and return of the jedi.
Iain mccaig illustration academy guest speakervisual arts. 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. Designer iain mccaig was instructed to create a figure from his worst nightmare for darth sidiouss. Ian mccaig at gnomon workshop live 2008 by gnomon school of visual effects. This was the only art created and approved for the character design in the prequels production. Several of the characters he designed include darth maul, queen amidala, and sio bibble. Rinzler, 2005 the illustrated star wars universe kevin j. Jun 8, 2016 this pin was discovered by anja wagner. 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.