NFOHump.com :: View topic - Hostile Takeover - cyberpunk, sci-fi, futuristic artwork

Page 1 of 1

Raccoon

Posts: 3160
Location: Poland

Posted: Thu, 3rd Apr 2014 00:07 Post subject: Hostile Takeover - cyberpunk, sci-fi, futuristic artwork	Quick Quote Quote

I came up with an idea to create this thread while I was looking for 80's cyberpunk artwork. It's incredibly difficult to find any although there were plenty of search results leading to modern galleries. Originally, different post was prepared to be the first one. However, I ultimately decided to start with 'Hostile Takeover' by Marek Okon - my favourite of all time. Others aren't bad either: Very talented artist who collaborated with studios such as Crytek, Naughty Dog, and Bioware in delivering promotional images for many popular triple-A games. Looking familiar, eh? Now you know who's the author. "Anatidaephobia is the fear that somewhere in the world there is a duck watching you." Fuck Polish government for oppressing women! "People are such awful conversationalists that they’ll interrupt you when you’re answering a question they asked." Last edited by Raccoon on Thu, 10th Jul 2014 21:57; edited 2 times in total

Profile
PM

Raccoon

Posts: 3160
Location: Poland

Posted: Thu, 3rd Apr 2014 00:35 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Highlights from: http://digital-art-gallery.com/picture/gallery/cyberpunk/ Uploaded via: ImageBam / Postimage.org / UltraIMG / UploadHouse "Anatidaephobia is the fear that somewhere in the world there is a duck watching you." Fuck Polish government for oppressing women! "People are such awful conversationalists that they’ll interrupt you when you’re answering a question they asked."

Profile
PM

VonMisk

Posts: 9468
Location: Hatredland

Posted: Thu, 3rd Apr 2014 09:36 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

80s/90s cyberpunk art is more distinct because it merged the literal punk culture with 80's pop style plus cybernetics and more vibrant colors. Nowadays cyberpunk artwork is more gritty and dark with less punk style in it. I tried to find some original and 90s artwork but it's hard. I would have to search for original artists from cyberpunk 2013 and 2020 handbooks (but that appear to be a secret too ). Still you could search for some art from comic books like Visions 2020, Judge Dredd (but it's more postapo than cp but still in those times style), Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Metropolitan. and: http://www.hajimesorayama.com/02works_new.html EDIT: But searching for 90's sci fi artist would probably bring better results.

Profile
PM

headshot
VIP Member

Posts: 35908
Location: UK

Posted: Thu, 3rd Apr 2014 10:48 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Wow I like this thread May the NFOrce be with you always.

The_Zeel

Posts: 14922

Posted: Thu, 3rd Apr 2014 11:34 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

not only do these look fucking amazing and ooze of atmosphere, but i love the way every single one tells a small story in itself

Profile
PM

sabin1981
Mostly Cursed

Posts: 87805

Posted: Thu, 3rd Apr 2014 13:20 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Oh baby, this is now one of my favourite threads on here <3 Love me some cyberpunk!

Profile
PM

ClaudeFTW

Posts: 5074
Location: Bucharest, Romania

Posted: Thu, 3rd Apr 2014 17:36 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

Here's my most favorite subreddit, constantly updated. Usually the source can be found in the comments. http://www.reddit.com/r/futureporn And there's also https://cghub.com/ , the biggest online collection of future/cyberpunk/steampunk art I saw thus far. R7 2700x @4GHz / MSI B450 Tomahawk / beQuiet! Dark Rock 4 / 32GB @3000 MHz / MSI RTX 2060 Gaming Z / Samsung 850 EVO 250GB / Western Digital 1TB / Fractal Design Meshify C Dark / SuperFlower Leadex Gold 650W / DELL whatever 27 inch IPS I usually stream stuff: http://www.twitch.tv/claudeftw

Profile
PM

ixigia
[Moderator] Consigliere

Posts: 65081
Location: Italy

Posted: Thu, 3rd Apr 2014 19:12 Post subject:

The_Zeel wrote:

not only do these look fucking amazing and ooze of atmosphere, but i love the way every single one tells a small story in itself So Much Win

Indeed, I'm pretty sure you could make a good movie out of each one of these pics. But nope, Hollywood's too cool for this.
Better make more Marvel movies, reboo's and sequels that no one asked for!

Random creations of an insane mind / Screens from Bulgaria [Early Access]

Profile
PM

Raccoon

Posts: 3160
Location: Poland

Posted: Sat, 5th Apr 2014 19:36 Post subject:

Thanks for all the input and words of appreciation, guys! Smile

<3

Initially, I was a bit worried starting this thread. I'm glad that it turned out to be a good idea.

@VonMisk Yeah, anything from 80's or 90's is indeed very hard to find. Almost as though it all permanently disappeared or never existed in the first place.

When it comes to dark and gritty style, I absolutely adore it. Wholeheartedly.

Nonetheless, I agree that there isn't much punk (aren't many punks?) in cyberpunk anymore. In the 80's the "social rejects" were the driving force of this genre. “The street finds its own uses for things.” - low-life's having access to high-tech stuff.

(Although images posted above may seems contrary to this statement, please keep in mind I've put a lot of effort into the refinement process. Wink

)

ClaudeFTW

I'll be whoring those galleries and reposting the ones I like the most here. Very Happy

(For the people who are not in the mood of doing the browsing themselves.)

The_Zeel wrote:

not only do these look fucking amazing and ooze of atmosphere, but i love the way every single one tells a small story in itself So Much Win

Exactly!

============

Andree Wallin

Cyberpunk

Futuristic / sci-fi

Uploaded via: ImageBam / Postimage.org / UltraIMG / UploadHouse

"Anatidaephobia is the fear that somewhere in the world there is a duck watching you."

Fuck Polish government for oppressing women!

"People are such awful conversationalists that they’ll interrupt you when you’re answering a question they asked."

Profile
PM

Raccoon

Posts: 3160
Location: Poland

Posted: Mon, 7th Apr 2014 20:08 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

You've got a message Noir + Cyberpunk "Anatidaephobia is the fear that somewhere in the world there is a duck watching you." Fuck Polish government for oppressing women! "People are such awful conversationalists that they’ll interrupt you when you’re answering a question they asked."

Profile
PM

Hellifant

Posts: 2008
Location: getMoreMoney

Posted: Tue, 8th Apr 2014 19:14 Post subject:

kept bugging me, kinda reminded me of this movie :

Spoiler:

Profile
PM

VonMisk

Posts: 9468
Location: Hatredland

Posted: Tue, 15th Apr 2014 08:53 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

I will put it here: http://imgur.com/a/vU7KC#0 sar·casm \| \ ˈsär-ˌka-zəm \ 1: a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain 2a: a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual b: the use or language of sarcasm

Profile
PM

HubU
VIP Member

Posts: 11361

Posted: Tue, 15th Apr 2014 13:01 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

I LOVE this kind of work. The design, the colours, the artstyle! Would buy a proper poster of it in a heartbeat. "Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." ~Berthold Auerbach

sabin1981
Mostly Cursed

Posts: 87805

Posted: Tue, 15th Apr 2014 13:14 Post subject:

VonMisk wrote:

I will put it here:

http://imgur.com/a/vU7KC#0

Absolutely mindblowing, some truly beautiful images there.. fills me full of "want!!!" Very Happy

However;

http://imgur.com/a/vU7KC#28

That's... not true. It's not concept art for Cyberpunk 2077, that's Blade Runner rendered in CryEngine2.

http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,684381/Blade-Runner-meets-Cryengine-2-Amazing-Sci-Fi-images/News/

Profile
PM

Raccoon

Posts: 3160
Location: Poland

Posted: Thu, 10th Jul 2014 21:36 Post subject:

The first image reminds me of the retro sci-fi work by John Harris.

The second one, though, is downright amazing.

The artworks posted here are either from "Necessary Force"- the last project worked on at Midway Newcastle before being shut down; or from "Neo Racer" - a side-project for Midway which never got past the conceptual stages.

At the end of the day, I'm really glad these projects never made it out to the surface.

Who would want to play it anyway when we have Assassin's Creed, Call of Duty, etc...

Spoiler:

uploaded via: postimage.org / uploadhouse

Profile
PM

Raccoon

Posts: 3160
Location: Poland

Posted: Thu, 10th Jul 2014 23:20 Post subject:	Quick Quote Quote

uploaded via: ImageBam / UltraIMG "Anatidaephobia is the fear that somewhere in the world there is a duck watching you." Fuck Polish government for oppressing women! "People are such awful conversationalists that they’ll interrupt you when you’re answering a question they asked."