Scott Campbell (artist)

For other artists, see Scott Campbell.
Scott Campbell
Campbell at the 2012 New York Comic Con.
Born (1973-12-28) December 28, 1973 (age 51)
Occupation(s)Production designer
Concept artist
Art director

Scott Campbell (born December 28, 1973), known professionally as Scott C., is an American artist and production designer, known for his work for LucasArts and Double Fine Productions.

Early life

Born and raised in San Jose, California, Scott studied illustration at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco[1][2] and graduated with a BFA in Illustration focusing on comic and children's book illustration in 1992.[citation needed]

Career

After graduation, Campbell began at LucasArts as concept artist on children's Star Wars games. In 2000, he left to join Tim Schafer at Double Fine Productions as Art Director on such games as 2005's Psychonauts and 2009's Brütal Legend. In addition to his career in games, he has been involved in comics (including being featured in the comic anthology Flight) and created paintings that have appeared in galleries around the world as well the alternative DVD cover for The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.[3]

Bibliography

  • Splendid Life: The Art of Scott C.. Insight Editions, 2017. ISBN 1683831012
  • Hug Machine. Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2014. ISBN 1442459352
  • "Amazing Everything!" Insight Editions, 2011. ISBN 1-60887-047-2[4]
  • "Zombie in Love". illustrated, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2011. ISBN 1-4424-0270-9
  • Flight (comics) #8, contributed the story "Igloo Head and Tree Head in Accomplishments." Ballantine Books, 2011 ISBN 0-345-51738-5
  • Beasts!: Book One, Fantagraphics, 2008. ISBN 1-56097-950-X
  • Double Fine Action Comics. Nerdcore, 2008. ISBN 0-9800924-2-6
  • Flight #5. Contributed the story "Igloo Head and Tree Head in Disguise." Ballantine Books, 2007. ISBN 0-345-50589-1
  • Flight #4, contributed the story "Igloo Head and Tree Head." Ballantine Books, 2006. ISBN 0-345-49040-1
  • Project Superior, contributed the story "Pretty OK Team." Adhouse Books, 2005. ISBN 0-9721794-8-8
  • Hickee. Alternative Comics, 2003. ISBN 1-891867-42-3

Video games

Awards

References

  1. ^ Pizarro, Sal (January 14, 2017) [January 14, 2017]. "Pizarro: 'Beatles' animator Ron Campbell brings art show to San Jose". The Mercury News. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  2. ^ Cheng, Cynthia (May 24, 2019) [May 24, 2019]. "San Jose Native Scott Campbell Is Featured at Emma Kaliterna Event". The Silicon Valley Voice. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
  3. ^ "'King of Kong' alternate cover DVD signing. Nucleus Art Gallery and Store. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
  4. ^ Booth, John. "Book Review: Amazing Everything: The Art of Scott C." Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2023-10-25.

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