Peter Sakievich | Concept Art

Looking for new creative material to inspire you this summer? ☀️📖 Check out some amazing book recommendations from Communication Arts Professor Peter Sakievich available at VCU Cabell Library! ⭐ Before the Animation Begins: the Art & Lives of Disney Inspirational Sketch Artists “This is a gorgeous book showcasing the visual development work that continues to inspire & influence modern animation, where you can see the pictures & better understand the humans behind the foundational early animated films of Disney!” ⭐ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - The Art of the Movie “Everyone loves this movie for the enticing blend of stylized 3D animation with comic book inspired textures, colors & 2D animated effects. Explore how the artists worked tirelessly to visualize & produce a film that’s had a lasting outsized impact on active & aspiring artists.” ⭐ The Art of Star Wars, Episode II, Attack of the Clones “While not everyone’s favorite movie, IT IS a great “art of” book showing off not only the minimum high bar required for a major blockbuster, but also the volume of creative input needed. It also shows a blend of both analog & digital media as the transition to work began at the time.” ⭐ The Art of Miyazaki’s Spirited Away “Almost entirely shows the work of director Miyazaki’s personal vision laid out in very simple materials, pencil & watercolor, that form the charming backbone of this enthralling world. The power of simple work, clearly stated from the mind of an unwavering practiced visionary stands out as an open door for creative conversation to inspire his studio & projects into the unforgettable forms we see today.” ⭐ The Art of WolfWalkers “See how the artists behind the unique & fresh styles of the animated film developed their use of pattern & textures as forms of expression of space, feeling, & relationships. It brings children’s books’ simple stylings into a medium too often dominated by technological trends & shows what is possible outside the major animation studios in the hands of independent artists.” - @vcuarts @vculibraries @rainlandstudios