Concept Art

Almost every industry that produces a product uses a form of concept art to conceptualize the finished product. Perhaps the most vivid example of concept art is that done by a concept artist within the automotive industry. These pieces of concept art are often sought after by collectors to add to their collection and often are quite valuable.

Concept art as a whole is used in a diversity of industry and takes a diversity of different forms. Concept art can be done on a computer as well as with a sketchpad and paper.

In fact, computerized concept art is becoming the standard in all industries thanks to the increased capabilities of modern computers and computer aided design programs. With computerized concept art, you get a three dimensional image that can be rotated to any point in order to view that spot on the art.

Concept art has a very long history. One of the first artists to truly use concept art was Leonardo Da Vinci. His notebooks were filled with fantastic drawings of his creations, from fantastical flying machines to working tanks and more. His concept art has been the inspiration for countless innovations and invention through modern times.

Concept art offers incredible benefits, including the benefit of computer model based product testing. This allows computer concept art to be used as a product model. The computer generates stresses on the theoretical model and records the results and allows companies to ensure that their product will have the durability and safety required for their consumers.

NASA uses concept art to test next generation spacecraft and satellites, while computer game companies use concept art to refine the next game installment, character creation and much more. Concept art is one of the most important art fields utilized in industries across the globe today.