concept art, the meaning behind it

its a form of illustration which is used in the early process of creating a item, object or character for a film, comic book, video game etc.
several quick sketches of the subject will lead to the desired design. the sketches are then narrowed down by adding detail to the better ones and then deciding from there which one is best. concept are is also used to show development to investors, directors and clients. once the development of the work is complete, advertising materials often resemble the concept art.

concept arts origin came around in the 1930s by businesses such as, disney and was used from then on in the automative design industry.

To be a concept artist requires you to visually design a item, character or area that doesn't exist yet. they may on be used for the preliminary art work or they may be part of the actual design team until the project comes to a close. whilst its key to have the skills of a fine artist, they must also be able to stick to strict deadlines in the capacity of say a graphic designer. creating a happy medium between two very opposing areas. to be a concept artist you can come from pretty much any background its the way they interpret an idea where the concept artists creativity comes in, as subject mater is not in their hands.