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The Idea Map

Wylie Beckert

The prevailing wisdom is that a painting starts with a sketch. My own methods are a little less direct; usually the beginning of one of my paintings looks something like this: I've found this sort of written concept exploration is damn near essential to making a good painting - first and foremost because it helps me avoid making the kind of rote images ("girl standing badassedly with sword; flames optional") with which the fantasy art…

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The Lucas Museum Panel

Arnie Fenner

August 11, 2025 - “Art is more about an emotional connection. Not how much it cost, or what celebrity made it. If you have an emotional connection, then it’s art. I’ve worked with hundreds of illustrators in my life, and they’re all brilliant, but they don’t get recognized for anything. This museum is a temple to the people’s art.” — George Lucas Above: George Lucas, Guillermo del Toro, Doug Chiang, and panel moderator Queen Latifah A little over 8 years ago I posted a piece on Muddy Colors about a new showcase for all sorts of illustration art that was being built in California. I was excited then ... and I'm even more excited today. Several weeks ago iconic director and producer George Lucas made his first appearance at the San Diego Comic Con on a panel with director Guillermo…

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