Inspiration: Peter McKinstry

You may not know the name but you certainly know and have seen his work.  Concept design and illustrator artist Peter McKinstry has created brilliantly awe inspiring concept art for films such as Harry Potter: The Half Blood Prince to the current Doctor Who series from season 2 through 5 and it's spin-off Torchwood. 

McKinstry has recently started a website showcasing his concept art designs for the Doctor Who series as well as the Harry Potter films and more.  Go here to be amazed and inspired. 

Also take note at some of the differences a movie or TV show goes from a design to what appears on screen.

MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: BEHIND-THE-SCENES

Here is a collection of some neat behind-the-scenes vids on from the cult show Msytery Science Theater 3000.  What makes these videos so great is that we finally get to see a bit about how the puppets were made and worked alongside a look inside the props room.

DOCTOR WHO: CONCEPT ART

Over at i09 is a small collection of concept art from the Mars episode of Doctor Who. It's a rather impressive gallery showcasing some of the prop designs that were used. (h/t to i09)

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