Matte painting, as we’ve mentioned before, is a combination of digital painting, 3D and photoreference that is used for realistic cinematic environments. One of the most important elements of matte painting is that it have a proper sense of scale, perspective and depth, along with a well defined subject, and frequently it must be possible to composite the matte painting for film or visual effects. Arguably one of the most challenging forms of art, matte painting requires a mastery of traditional art values as well as modern computer-based techniques.
In this collection, you’ll find some mind blowing detailed matte paintings from some of the most talented artists on the planet. From art inspired by movies, such as Lord of the Rings, Avatar, Pirates of the Caribbean and Star Wars, to matte paintings created for unique visual effects projects, you’ll love this collection.
If you can’t get enough matte painting, check out our other posts:
- Create an Incredible Avatar Inspired Matte Painting of Pandora
- Using Lighting, Atmospherics and Perspective for Matte Painting
- 50 Epic Digital and CG Artworks
- 30 Incredible Matte Paintings from Famous Films
Enjoy!
Rivendell by jamajurabaev
Pandora Afterdark by Stas Lobachev
Helicopter 3 by glazyrin
Inner City by Alex Popescu
Escape from Neon City by Marek Okon
Dark Legacy by Tiberius Viris
Chess Garden by glazyrin
The Wall by Nikita Buyanov
Hadley’s Hope by Tigaer
Last Fight by Valery Medvedev
Colonization by M3-F
Far East by Stephane Belin
The Cathedral by Alex Popescu
Castle by Nikita Buyanov
Oblivion by shamanik7
Arctic Base by glazyrin
Palace by Ryan Kirk
Tears in the Rain by andreasrocha
Reaching Out by soenke maeter
Wallachia Prevail by Stas Lobachev
Persia by glazyrin
Metropolis by Andree Wallin
Tortuga by glazyrin
Haunted by jamajurabaev
Gates to Elysium by Tigaer
Mountain Morning by glazyrin
LMS: Imperium City by Andree Wallin
Burma Aid by fstarno
Roman Stone Temple by JJasso
