Art of the day #704 – Another Collection of Concept Art

Aerial view of Zootopia with Tundratown as the prominent feature

Tundratown From The Air by david goetz Source [2]

Here’s one from back in the day when Koslov was Boss of the Tundratown Mob

Kslov’s Palace by david goetz Source [3]

Misty’s on the Vine:  We never saw it in the film, but it’s been mentioned many times in the Zootopia Guidebooks, etc.   We’re hoping it will appear in the sequel.

Misty’s on the Vine by david goetz Source [4]

The original chase through Little Rodentia…featuring Nick instead of Duke Weaselton

Nick In Little Rodentia2 by david goetz Source [5]

One of the few pieces of early concept art that made it into the final film.

Rainforest Waterfall by david goetz Source [6]

Wild Times – Before

Wilde Times WIP by david goetz Source [7]

Wild Times – After

Wild Times is Open by david goetz Source [8]

My favorite pic of the first series – an image of Downtown Zootopia.  I just love the ‘organic’ architecture.

Organic Zootopia by david goetz Source [9]

Next up, a series of early concept titles for Zootopia.  We think the logo Disney went with in the end is the best of the bunch.

Early concept for the Zootopia title by Michael Doret by @LemonCountsDown Source [10]

Early concept for the Zootopia title by Michael Doret by @LemonCountsDown Source [11]

Early concept for the Zootopia title by Michael Doret by @LemonCountsDown Source [12]

Early concept for the Zootopia title by Michael Doret by @LemonCountsDown Source [13]

And now, let’s get into the concept art from the archives.

Overview of the Police Academy obstacle course.

ZPD Academy Obstacle Course by Jim Martin Source [14]

Here’s another concept pic that made it into the final cut, the Cliffside Sanitorium

Cliffside Sanitorium by Jim Martin Source [15]

Remember the Net Gun Larry and Gary used to bag Mr. Manchas?  Here’s a close-up view.  These weapons actually exist by the way.

Net Gun by scottwatanabe Source [16]

Now here’s a very interesting piece of concept art.  Note the chimp and the crocodile at far left.  Apparently reptiles and primates were a thing in the early imagining of Zootopia.

Street in Zootopia by Matthias Lechner Source [17]

Another view of Koslov’s Palace — this time by Matthias Lechner

Koslov’s Palace by Matthias Lechner Source [18]

Here’s a concept pic of Nick’s apartment.  Any though Judy’s flat was seedy.

Nick’s Apartment by Armand Serrano Source [19]

An artist’s concept of  the hippo-kid who told Judy, “My Mommy wishes you were dead.”  

My Mommy Wishes You were dead by Shiyoon Kim Source [20]

We’ve seen concept art of Skye before…but never this detailed.   Whoa! 

Skye_wetsuit by Byron Howard Source [21]

Some cityscape sof Zootopia by Man Arenas.  His designs were a lot more retro than some of the later concepts

Cityscapes by Man Arenas by Man Arenas Source [22]

Nick Orsi was one of the first Disney concept artists to imagine Nick and Judy

Early Nick and Judy by Nick Orsi by Nick Orsi Source [23]

Early model sheet of Judy by Borja Montoro.  Reminds me of Rabbit, from the Winnie-the-Pooh cartoons.

Character Designs for Zootopia by Borja Montoro Source [24]

This was quite a find.  I’ve seen several concept images of Mr. Big by Cory Loftis, but this is the first Fru-Fru pic of his that I’ve come across.  Love that expression and the hoop earrings.

Fru Transparent by Cory Loftis Source [25]

Dramatic…isn’t it?

Zootopia Wild Times Production Art 855 by Byron Howard Source [26]

Note the crossing sign in this one.

Nick With Wildebeests by Cory Loftis Source [27]

Early vision of Judy as a meter-maid

Judy Meter Maid Art by Byron Howard Source [28]

And finally…
“N-Now Carrots…just calm down, I can can explain everything…”

Bop-a-Bunny Game by Jim Martin Source [29]

Until next time…methinks Judy is going to find a new use for that mallet.