IAN MCQUE | CONCEPT ART

More Remoras on the way.

2012-01-30T12:00:00.000-08:00

Pre-orders for the 2nd Edition begin on Tuesday, January 31st. Go here to find out how to get your hands one of these excellent kits. But wait! Before you do, have a look at this stunning Remora build and paint-up by Michael 'Fichtenfoo' Fichtenmayer, the brains behind this release:

Sketchbook Purge.

2012-01-07T05:09:00.000-08:00

Some recent doodles.

And one thousand followers? How did that happen? Holy Moly.

Also, Remora prints now available over at the iMech store:

http://industriamechanika.com/blog/shop-industria-mechanika/ian-mcques-remora-print-unsigned/

My First Mecha.

2011-12-12T11:09:00.000-08:00

Honoured to be invited to contribute to the always entertaining 'Nuthin' But Mech' blog. Here are my first attempts. Robots are harder to draw than they look...

"Damnation For Beginners"

2011-10-16T11:29:00.000-07:00

Cover illustration for the upcoming book 'Damnation For Beginners' by Alan Campbell, published by Subterranean Press. If you've not yet had the pleasure, I'd recommend checking out Alan's 'Deepgate Codex' novels and his latest, the fantastic 'Sea of Ghosts'.

Alan's blog

Subterranean Press

Remora Kit Preorders Are Go!

2011-10-11T14:23:00.000-07:00

Industria Mechanika are now taking orders for the 1st Edition of the Remora model kit. Hurry on over to their site now to avoid disappointment!

A queue, yesterday:

Remora Box Artwork

2011-10-02T14:42:00.000-07:00

Really pleased to be able to share the final illustration for the Remora model kit box cover. Visit Industria Mechanika for sneaky peaks at the decals, photo etched parts, 3D figure sculpts and much more besides as we prepare to release this little feller into the wild!

'BLAST' Preview.

2011-09-13T12:11:00.000-07:00

Detail of a larger painting created for the forthcoming Design Studio Press book, 'BLAST'. More info here: http://www.designstudiopress.com/new_site/book_pages/pics_BLAST/book_BLAST.html

Remora: First Look

2011-08-24T11:01:00.000-07:00

Thought it'd be a good time to share these images of the first fruits of my collaboration with the brilliant Michael Fichtenmayer over at Industria Mechanika. Still a work in progress, but hopefully this will give you an idea of the amazing job Michael's doing. Much more to come, and soon.

Find out what other treats he has in store over here: http://industriamechanika.com/blog/

Industria Mechanika Collaboration.

2011-08-14T15:14:00.000-07:00

Really excited to announce that I'm collaborating with the insanely talented folk at Industria Mechanika to create a series of model kits based on my ship concepts. The first two 1/35 scale designs are currently in production, with release dates to be announced soon.

Information on this and much more besides can be found here:
http://industriamechanika.com/blog/

I'll be posting updates a little further down the line showing production sketches of these all-new designs, but judging by the progress so far it's safe to say this is going to be something pretty special...

Lunch Break.

2011-06-26T14:02:00.000-07:00

Computer Training Academy Plug.

2011-06-05T09:56:00.000-07:00

I've been invited by the good people at the Computer Training Academy in Dundee to host a concept art masterclass this summer, taking place on the weekend of 6th/7th August. It'll take the form of a live painting demonstration along with portfolio reviews and one-to-one tuition, but above all it'll be a fun and informal couple of days making art in Scotland's sunniest city. It's true! Look it up, it's on google.

Loads more details over here: http://computertrainingacademy.co.uk/#/splash/ - looking forward to what should be a great experience. See you there!

Some recent sketches. When I get some time I may even colour them in.

Approaching Serra Station.

2011-05-16T14:23:00.000-07:00

iPad sketch #2.

2011-04-30T05:07:00.000-07:00

Another sketch made using the fantastic Brushes app for iPad. Although it'd be even more fantastic if they'd write a windows version of their viewer... Until that happens, thanks go once again to Alisdair Wood for the loan of his mac, and his 'skillz'.

Photoshop version of this coming soon.

Boneyard.

2011-04-24T16:10:00.000-07:00

ImagineFX Workshop

2011-03-08T10:28:00.000-08:00

Issue 68 of the always excellent ImagineFX magazine is now available, featuring a workshop showing how I created the painting 'Lightship'. Details of that and loads more cool stuff (Syd Mead!) here:

http://www.imaginefx.com/02287754333223226957/imaginefx-issue-68.html

Here's a version of the painting in a slightly different format. Oh, and 500 followers! Thanks to everybody for showing an interest in this stuff - it wouldn't be anywhere near as rewarding without you.

Gondola.

2011-02-17T14:53:00.000-08:00

Nightboat.

2011-01-30T04:03:00.000-08:00

iPad sketch

2011-01-22T08:36:00.000-08:00

Been messing about with the Brushes app for iPad. Lots of fun.With the addition of a stylus it's like a portable Cintiq. Thanks go to the redoubtable Alisdair Wood for putting together this movie. And thanks to my long suffering wife for the iPad!

An Honour and a Privilege...

2010-12-01T03:22:00.000-08:00

...to be selected for the December header over at http://conceptships.blogspot.com/
Many thanks to Igor for bringing this to life. Mad skillz indeed.

Shore Leave.

2010-11-21T09:47:00.000-08:00

Bicentenary Edition.

2010-11-16T12:14:00.000-08:00

More warm-up sketches.

The Last Airborne (detail)

2010-10-19T05:11:00.000-07:00

The Last Airborne.

2010-10-17T09:28:00.000-07:00

On Tow.

2010-09-30T13:02:00.000-07:00

Centenary Edition

2010-08-21T05:07:00.000-07:00

Couldn't let the landmark of gaining 100 followers pass without an update, so thanks to everyone for showing interest in this grab bag of doodles! It's always great to receive feedback on this stuff and your comments are very much appreciated.

Here are a few of the warm-up sketches I generally do while developing a new piece.

Thanks for looking.

Flotilla.

2010-08-02T14:10:00.000-07:00

Sky Harbor.

2010-06-27T14:19:00.000-07:00

Monkey King.

2010-05-18T11:07:00.000-07:00

My response to HONG CHALLENGE #1.

Gunboats.

2010-05-09T07:37:00.000-07:00

Mortal Engines.

2010-05-03T08:55:00.000-07:00

Inspired by the sequence of novels by Philip Reeve.

Pilots.

2010-04-29T09:53:00.001-07:00

Tugboat.

2010-04-23T06:14:00.000-07:00

Taxi.

2010-02-14T10:42:00.000-08:00

Hello, Good Evening, and Welcome.

2010-01-24T10:51:00.000-08:00

Greetings, viewers - thanks for stopping by.

My name is Ian McQue, by day I'm a concept artist at Rockstar North, home of GTA.

Within these pages I'll be posting the stuff I do when I'm not at work.

Hope you find something you like.