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The Sticky Quarter and the Ghost of the Future: George R.R. Martin on the World of Howard Waldrop

1 week 5 days ago
George R.R. Martin is stepping away from the Iron Throne to champion the 'weird-ass' imagination of his late friend, Howard Waldrop. Through a series of short films, including the dodo-bird mystery The Ugly Chickens, the indigenous post-apocalyptic Mary Margaret Road-Grader, and the Martian-invasion western Night of the Cooters, Martin is translating Waldrop’s idiosyncratic prose into a visual language that refuses to compromise.
Jesse Rylander

Keeping Visual Storytelling Alive: The Importance of the Concept Artist — Part 1

3 weeks 1 day ago
“So what exactly do you do?” Concept Art is often difficult to explain, yet it sits at the very foundation of visual storytelling. It is the first visual translation of an idea, shaping worlds, characters, and tone long before a final product exists. Often unseen and under-acknowledged, Concept Artists quietly define the visual language of film, animation, and games. This article explores why Concept Art matters and why it remains essential to the stories we love.
Ashley Francis
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