concept art
Americannoun
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an artistic rendering of an element or elements in a film, TV show, or video game, created as part of the development and visualization of characters, costumes, environments, etc.
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In Atencio’s concept art, the cat featured elongated, vampire-like fangs and a piercing red eye.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025
Eventually, the crew was able to get their hands the original concept art for the Nostromo through Marjorie Chodorov at Scott Free who sourced the 50-year-old drawings from Disney.
From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025
“I knew I wouldn’t have much time,” Delaporte-Richard said, shuffling through his black notebook filled with original sketches and concept art explaining his goal of capturing the energy and motion soccer brings.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025
“The Creator,” for example, was nothing but mind-blowing concept art with zero plot or acting.
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2025
There are also dozens of accounts online suggesting that jobs in concept art and other traditionally entry-level roles have been affected.
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024
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