Mar 17, 2020 nicolas nico marlet is a frenchamerican artist and character designer at dreamworks animation. The early work goes all the way back to prince of egypt, and it carries through to home in 2014. Each major character has their own chapter, an interesting background story explaining how they were conceived and designed. Nico marlet, character designer concept art by nico marlet nicolas nico marlet is a frenchamerican animation artist character designer and skilled drummer he is well known for his character design work in the dre nico marlet alchetron, the free social encyclopedia. Keep an eye out for the art of dragons still in production. Nicolas marlet designed all these beautiful characters in the world of kung fu panda. Academy of art character and creature design notes. The art of how to train your dragon 2 by linda sunshine.
The art of how to train your dragon how to train your. Sketchtravel the original book will be auctioned to. Nico marlet the art of how to train your dragon reveals the film that dreamworks animation almost made a concept drawing of the young viking snotlout as a girl, by nico marlet french born character designer nicholas marlet may have only recently gotten a lot of notice for his unique and. Sketchbook hardcover january 1, 2010 by nicolas marlet author 3. The concept art is split between designs for the characters, dragons, environment and props. Nicolas marlet sketchbook limited edition parka blogs. The character digital paintings are great and the colors are really beautiful, kudos to zhaoping wei. They will be here for a panel discussion, presentation, q and a as well as a book signing. Join facebook to connect with nicolas marlet and others you may know. The art of kung fu panda is a dreamworks animation art book companion to its.
Character design references cdr is a webzine dedicated to the art of animation, video games, comics and illustration and its the largest community of character designers on the internet. How to train your dragon artists panelbook signing. A fanrun blog dedicated to the drawings and artwork of dreamworks character designer nicolas marlet. Ace character designer nico marlet kung fu panda, how to train your dragon has published a collection of his sketches. Nicolas nico marlet is a frenchamerican artist and character designer at dreamworks animation. In 2007, dice joined pixar animation studios as an art director on the academy award winning film toy story 3. Pages after pages were devoted to character design. His most well known works include the dragon designs for how to train your dragon, and the character designs for kung fu panda, plus other work for various other features. Art of nico marlet a fanrun blog dedicated to the drawings and artwork of dreamworks character designer nicolas marlet. Nicolas marlet character concept, concept art, character design animation, visual development. This time we have the pleasure to introduce you to the art of nico marlet.
Nico sketchbook signed nicolas marlet chris sanders. She was difficult because her changes were so subtle. Character designs from monsters inc by nicolas marlet. The art of how to train your dragon dreamworks animation. Nicolas marlet has lent his unique talents as character designer to several dreamworks productions over the past 15 years including over the hedge, kung fu panda, and how to train your dragon. Dedicated to the drawings and artwork of dreamworks character designer nicolas marlet. Art of nico marlet, from nicolas marlets sketchbook available for. Nicolas marlet and simon otto seem to be the lead character designers responsible for the concept art the dragons and vikings, although a good amount of designs shown are actually from nicolas marlet. Mint hardcover sketchbook by nico nicolas marlet thats signed and numbered 1st pressing posted with ebay mobile from 902590256. Focusing primarily on gallery exhibits, we have also had benefit auctions, product signings, music events, and artist lectures. More behance careers at behance adobe portfolio blog powered by behance creative career tips download the app. Dedicated to the drawings and artwork of dreamworks. See more ideas about character design, concept art and creature design. The art of nico marlet character design references.
At one hundred sixty pages, it is not too small to display on your coffee table or on your bookshelves. Discover the finest artists from animation, games, illustration, and comics. Flipped a few pages, and saw the unique style of nicolas marlet, flipped back to the cover and found that tracy millerzarneke is the author and the movies from dreamworks. In addition, he published a childrens book, i can hear in japan. Nicolas nico marlet biography from the archives of askart graduated at cft gobelins in france, nicolas marlet is an annie awardwinning animator and character designer who moved from his native france to california in the 90s.
From fortyfive talented and prolific dreamworks studio art directors, cha. Having exhibited both local artists and artists from abroad, and catering to an international customer. Gobber the belch franchise acme archives direct is the official licensee for twentieth century fox and lucasfilm artwork including original production art and limited editions. Whats important is the book is now in stock at nucleus, stuart ng and sold via nucleus also. The art of how to train your dragon 2 pdf book library. As of now, the only place im aware of that stocks the book is the gallery. Nicolas marlet sketchbook inside the sketchbook sketch book. Art of how to train your dragon signed autograph book nico marlet. Every day we share the finest artworks, collect the best tutorials and showcase the greatest animated shorts with an international community of over 500. Since october of 2004, nucleus has strived to be a welcoming gathering place for the art loving community by offering quality art, artrelated goods, and rarities. Nicolas marlet sketchbook limited edition sketch book, artist. Aceo original signed sketch art card bonnie and clyde faye dunawaylut.
In nicolas marlet piece, a group of crocodiles are surrounding a. Treasure of the lost lamp animator as nicholas marlet hide show art department 6 credits 2014 mune. Its a 156page hardcover sketch book featuring character sketches from nicolas marlet. The individual pieces are mostly uncredited, but it includes recognizable talents like carter goodrich, sam michlap, nathan fowkes, and christophe lautrette. The pages are filled with beautiful character designs from nicolas marlet. See more ideas about character design, how train your dragon and concept art. The art of how to train your dragon pencil drawings. The art of dreamworks animation this thick book offers the best of the concept art from the history of dreamworks animation, 30 films in all. This time we have the pleasure to introduce you to the art of nico. The art of how to train your dragon 2 is a fine example of an art book. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Part of the creative force behind how to train your dragon will be in our gallery. Dice regularly exhibits his original paintings in various galleries around the world. Nicolas nico marlet is a frenchamerican animator and character designer employed by. Nicolas nico marlet is a character designer, visual development and animation artist best known for his work on animated features like how to train your dragon, how to train your dragon 2, kung fu panda, monsters, inc.
Alessandro carloni head of storynicolas marlet character designerpierre olivier vincent art directorsimon otto head of animationtracey millerzarneke author of the art of how to train. He is best known for his character design work on films in the kung fu panda and how to train your dragon franchises, as well as disney television shows such as talespin and ducktales. His most well known works include the dragon designs. His work has appeared in several art of books, including the art of kung fu panda, the art of how to train your dragon, the art of bee movie, and. Nicolas books ann arbors premier independent book store. Nicolas nico marlet artist biography for nicolas nico.
Since the very first bedtime, children around the world have known that once their parents tuck them into bed and shut off the light, monsters lie waiting behind closet doors, ready to emerge. Hiccup and company from berk are five years older now, and they are redesigned slightly to reflect their age. Nicolas marlet designed the characters for the short film animation frensh roast, it looks greatreally. Nico marlet and simon otto seem to be the lead character designers responsible for the concept art the dragons and vikings, although a good amount of designs shown are actually from nicolas marlet. You can create a hyperlink to the product page for a book you are featuring on your website, or to the nicola s books home page. Its impressive how nicolas marlet manages to breathe life into them, drawing them in such a way that they are lovely and lively.
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