What is Concept Art?

Concept Art refers to visual development artwork created for entertainment industries including film, video games, and animation. Concept artists design characters, environments, creatures, and props before production begins. The field draws heavily on imaginative realism traditions including Surrealism, fantasy illustration, and science fiction art. Many concept artists create surreal, dreamlike imagery for fantastical productions. The discipline requires both strong foundational skills and vivid imagination. Contemporary concept art increasingly intersects with fine art, and many concept artists also create personal work in genres like Dark Art or Visionary Art. Explore Concept Art on Surrealism Today.