NBM IV

Wrapping up the popular series, Nuthin’ But Mech IV perfectly complements the thrilling volumes that preceded it, and celebrates how far artistry and technology can advance in just a few years. This final installment features artists from all manner of industries, and their remarkable works illustrate a vast range of tones and themes. You'll also learn about the creators themselves through their accompanying biographies, which add a personal―sometimes comedic―touch.


designstudiopress.com
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VERTEX II

In this eBook you will find information ranging from modeling and texture workflows to tips on working as or with outsourcing.
This eBook features articles and workflows from studios such as Blizzard Entertainment and Ubisoft as well as tips and tricks from various freelancers in the movie and video game industries.

This is another must read for any artist in the entertainment industries.

download for free at: artbypapercut.com

New Orleans, May 24 - 26, 2013

SB Explore is a concept art 3-day workshop that will include seminars, lectures, tutorials and presentations given by some of the most renowned concept artists and illustrators in the world. Some of the instructors include Nicolas Bouvier, Thom Tenery, Nicolas Ferrad, David Levy and many more.

sbexplore.com
steambotstudios.com

free download

Ryan Hawkin's Vertex is still available for free on his website. The 300-page PDF includes everything from 2D concepts to 3D rendering and is one of the most comprehensive resources for a game artist's library.

download a high-rez-file at artbypapercut.com

Nuthin' But Mech

Design Studio Press just released a book devoted to robot and mecha designs only. Nuthin' But Mech is the first installment of a series and will showcase the work of designers such as Thom Tenery, Feng Zhu, Greg Broadmore, Ian McQue, Marc Gabbana, Neil Ross and Peter Popken among others. To preview more images and buy the book please visit Design Studio Press →

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Eric Brown is known as a concept artist who worked on films such as Titanic, Alien Resurrection and most currently Tron: Uprising.

He recently published the 64-page hardcover called Autodraw, Concept Book Vol 1, which collects mostly his personal work and some from the film industry.

The book can be purchased on his blog and there is a more detailed review and preview pics at Parka Blogs

http://ericlloydbrown.blogspot.com/

interview

Once again CGHUB caught up with the talented artists at Steambot to learn about their latest work on Tron: Legacy. Steambot Studios creates world class visual content for international clients in the feature film, videogame, advertising, broadcast, graphic novel and publishing industries. Read the full interview here...

last call for entries!

Submissions are closing for Ballistic Publishing's EXPOSÉ 9, on Monday, February 28th 2011. This is the ninth edition of the annual artbook celebrating the creative talents of digital artists worldwide.

ballisticpublishing.com

Sentury II

The long awaited next book from legendary Syd Mead has finally arrived after nine years. Loyal fans and art enthusiasts will rejoice in being able to view what Syd Mead has been imagining for nearly the past decade. Having illustrated the future for us for the past 40 years, Syd Mead continues to amaze and surprise us with his stunning pieces. Vailable now at sydmead.com

Cars II

Disney/Pixar just made public the first film stills from Cars 2, opening in theatres on June 24, 2011. Itsartmag.com has some new character designs in high resolution on their page.

pixar.com, unofficial pixar blog

TRON

With Disney's remake of TRON coming forward, it'sartmag has realeased a few more pieces of concept art for the film. More of this will soon be released in 'The Art of Tron: Legacy' shipping from Amazon on November 16, 2010. Check out a high res preview of David Levy's city environment here.

concept art in animation

Concept Art for Disney's upcoming animated feature 'Tangled' (above) and Pixars near miss 'Newt' which unfortunately is no longer in development. Follow links for more images.

Nuthin But Mech is the a blog of Lorin Wood and fellow designer, Scott Kester. A place to harbour their passion for robots. Lorin proposed a blog; Scott rambled something about having "nuthing but mech." Lorin then corralled some friends and professional acquaintances to populate this nook of cyberspace.

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