DUNE art

Leto Atreides II, God Emperor of Dune

2014-03-24T13:55:00.002-07:00

from my personal blog:

I wanted a design that fell in line with his description from the books, but I did take liberties to make a more impacting silhouette. With all my dune concepts, I try not to over-design these characters because they're so classic and influential. That being said, all my adjustments are to benefit describing the character out of context for people who might not know the story and still get a feeling for what they're about. I have recorded most of the process of his painting throughout several videos on my livestream channel if you're interested: http://www.livestream.com/gorrem

capture the worm - WIP

2014-02-22T22:05:00.002-08:00

I humbly ask you guys to rip it apart if you see mistakes or things that need to be improved. Please.

Hipster Paul

2014-02-17T04:06:00.003-08:00

I thought this was relevant.

Fremen Sietch Leader

2014-02-02T10:28:00.005-08:00

Another character design for the tribes, slowly getting closer to the overall feel I am after... :) This was also part of a Q&A answer about painting skin tones in the latest issue of ImagineFx - make sure you check out the mag for more details and for the process video.

markmolnar.com / momarkmagic.blogspot.com

Arrakeen Guard

2014-01-18T15:44:00.001-08:00

Hey great folks,
First of all, thanks for the invite! I am really honored to be amongst such awesome artists...
I am working on some Dune artworks as a side project for a while and thought I am going to try to CPR this blog again this year... the plan is to post at least one artwork a week, but we`ll see how it goes... :)

markmolnar.com / momarkmagic.blogspot.com

Hitch a Ride

2014-01-05T19:47:00.002-08:00

It's been a long while since i've posted anything...

Fedaykin Death Commandos

2013-03-04T23:41:00.002-08:00

I figured that they would need protective sleeves over their arms and legs to protect the delicate parts of the stillsuit from exposure to rock and sand, since they are far more active than average fremen. I didn't want them to appear armored for combat, I don't think that was mentioned in the books, but instead I wanted to treat them like sand ninjas.

They wear inscribed clothing since they are raised in a very religious culture (much like muslim and christian warriors used to) as protection or blessing, and the round water counter-like jewelry. Fremen gotta 'frem yo.

Outpost

2012-10-29T01:29:00.003-07:00

Edric

2012-10-22T10:54:00.002-07:00

Thopter

2012-09-26T01:27:00.000-07:00

Messing around with some shapes in Maya, i decided to render them with Final Gather and do a paint over.

God Emperor, Hwi Noree

2012-09-10T08:37:00.000-07:00

God Emperor paint sketch+ original pencils in my sketchbook with bonus Hwi Noree pencils. I tried to use very threatening and upward triangle shapes for Leto but I left out the "winking face" part that's described in the books. If I ever revisit this I'll paint that part back in.

Imperial Sardaukars

2012-09-03T01:29:00.002-07:00

Some Sardaukar designs. Been a while...

Chani?

2012-07-04T14:04:00.000-07:00

Chani from Wodzgn on Vimeo.

a very loose very quick PS sketch. I haven't posted anything in such a long time.

2012-05-19T20:37:00.001-07:00

Foolin' around with a steersman concept. Not quite sure if I'm settled on it. Apparently they have batman utility belts and black leotards as well, but I've left those out for now...

2012-03-03T13:50:00.002-08:00

Dune sketches, old and new.

From top left - Laza tigers; Fremen costume; Shai Hulud; princess headdresses; krysknives; chairdog; old steersman concept (outdated, I've since redesigned them based on the book descriptions more closely); Alia, from a scene in Children of Dune.

2011-11-04T19:44:00.000-07:00

2011-07-16T09:40:00.000-07:00

worms!

2011-04-24T01:07:00.000-07:00

Emily Carroll

2011-03-22T13:03:00.000-07:00

Emily Carroll Flickr

Brad Wright Dune Art

2011-03-08T08:07:00.000-08:00

Some really awesome Dune concept art by Brad Wright
check out his website too!

Unfinished sketches

2011-02-08T19:19:00.001-08:00

here are a few sketches i started but never got around to finishing for one reason or another.

Chani Concepts

2011-01-19T22:59:00.000-08:00

First of several attempts of character designs from Dune. This is my design for Chani as she appears in the first Dune novel.

2010-12-12T17:34:00.001-08:00

Pascal Blanche, did this really awesome alternative intro video for a "would be" 2010 Dune remake. He has also pointed me to his blog filled with great sources of references and inspiration.

His blog too: http://derelictplanet.blogspot.com/

2010-10-31T11:15:00.001-07:00

great work guys!
here is a quick paintover of your last image Jordan

2010-10-30T10:24:00.001-07:00