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This Hobbit Concept Art Will Make Your Hometown Look Really Boring

by Rebecca Pahle | 2:21 pm, December 23rd, 2012

I would absolutely want to live in Middle Earth. I mean, sure you have orcs and goblins and a force of ultimate evil or two. And perhaps worse than all of that: No internet. But also: Hobbit holes. Picturesque woods and mountains. Hobbit holes. Cities built around waterfalls. Hobbit holes!

This concept art for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, by John Howe and Alan Lee, serves as an excellent reminder of how beautiful it is over there. Meanwhile my city has dog poo and trash-filled gutters in abundance. *sigh*

Need Something Pretty to Look At? Try This Concept Art from Snow White

by Susana Polo | 10:19 am, October 10th, 2012

We’re loving the strong jaw on this Evil Queen. More behind the jump!

Want to See What Book 2 of Legend of Korra Will Look Like?

by Susana Polo | 10:16 am, July 17th, 2012

Ice. Just… ice. Everywhere.

Nah, I’m just kidding. The Korra panel at San Diego Comic Con was a treasure trove of character concept art as well. Come look at all this lovely art with us. Cosplayers, this is your bread and butter.

Conceptual Star Wars Artist Ralph McQuarrie Passes Away

by Jill Pantozzi | 2:30 pm, March 4th, 2012

Legendary conceptual artist Ralph McQuarrie has passed away at the age of 82. He’s responsible for helping George Lucas get Star Wars made with his conceptual designs of many of the characters and setting. McQuarrie went on to design for Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Back to the Future, Cocoon, Total Recall, and the original Battlestar Galactica series. Take a look at some of his amazing works of art.

Concept Art For Portal 2

by Jamie Frevele | 4:01 pm, April 10th, 2011

Above are some alternate designs for Chell in Portal 2, which have been leaked online along with some designs for robots and covers for the game. Want to see more? There are robots holding hands …

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