Dune concept art

Lil` photobashing to create more ideas and interesting compositions...

The Sardaukar were the elite military force of the Padishah Emperor who served prominently during the Corrino Empire, later given to the command of Leto Atreides II by Farad'n Corrino. They were renowned and feared throughout the Known Universe for their fanatic zeal, superior fighting abilities, and sheer ruthlessness. In the year 10,191 A.G., Shaddam entered into a deal with the House of Harkonnen to eliminate the House of Atreides, whose popularity was becoming a threat to not only the…

This has to be one of my favourite costume briefs I've worked on. Coming up with a variety of background looks for the people of Arrakis, seen when House Attradies arrive at the Spaceport. Design motifs within the city architecture were drawn on for some of the shapes, as well as symbology surrounding the Sandworms. Protection from the heat, sand, and wind were also considered when conceptualising these garments. Work done alongside Kurt and Bart.

Art Direction, Illustration, Set Design

Keith Christensen, a big Dune fan, talks about creating concept art for the movie, in an in-depth interview by Designing Hollywood.

A collection of concept art from Denis Villeneuve's masterpiece