The Sacred City
Illustration for gehngraphics,LLC.
This is a sacred city from a fantasy video game that has been depicted by Kitazawa. There is a legend that occurs once every several centuries, which is called The Oracles. Messengers from the Gods visit the city with a blessing, gifting them with progress which leads them to the new era. In this scene the world senses the arrival of the legend. The kings of each of the lands are gathering together at the cathedral next to the waterfalls. While many others from around the world are also making the long journey to the city, hurrying on their way, hoping to receive blessings from the Gods.
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Unique Properties
This scene is from a high fantasy video game. One of the lands in this world has a legend that occurs once every several centuries, which is called The Oracles. On this day the kings of each of the lands gather together at the cathedral next to the waterfalls and wait for the advent of the messenger. Many spectators come from around the world, making the long journey, aiming to arrive at the city by the time the messengers come, hoping to receive blessings from the Gods. As this is an ongoing project, there is continuous experiments with the visual representation of these complex worlds.
Tags
“Illustration” ” Concept Art” ”Digital 2D ” ” game art” ” fantasy”
Production Technology
This work was created using ADOBE PHOTOSHOP 2020. Hand drawing is used based on PHOTO BASHING.
Design Challenge
Even for illustrations, it is important to research architectural styles and old customs. By following that process, it becomes possible to give reality to the world view of illustrations and create an immersive feeling.In order for people to embrace the "unreal world of illustration", "reality" as an entrance is necessary.
Project Duration
Created during the one-month period of May 2020. At a studio in Tokyo, Japan.
Operation Flow
Key visuals for video games that may be realized in the future. By sharing your own visual image with people, you will gain insight into what video game users want and sympathize with, and think concretely about your approach to realization.
Research
It is to embody illustration and visual design as entertainment. In many cases, there is a client's request, but it is important to "visually embody" the language or sentence.I consider my role to be a "visual translator".Using consideration, research, and image power, we visualize a complex world that no one has ever seen as a "picture" that can be understood by everyone.
Inspiration
When I visited St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, I was overwhelmed by its magnificent presence. It motivated me to try and depict such a majestic environment, a symbolic sacred place where everybody can worship it as their sanctuary. In order to create this artwork, I referred to the grandeur of both Romanesque and Gothic architecture styles, fusing them to make a unique world.
Image Credits
TSUTOMU KITAZAWA / gehngraphics,LLC.
Project Overview
The Sacred City Illustration has been a Bronze winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Bronze Recognition
Tsutomu Kitazawa was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work The Sacred City Illustration.
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The Sacred City: A Majestic Illustration by Tsutomu Kitazawa
Tsutomu Kitazawa's high fantasy video game illustration, "The Sacred City," depicts a symbolic sanctuary where kings gather to receive blessings from the Gods. Created using Adobe Photoshop, this ongoing project experiments with complex visual representations of legendary worlds.
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