Category: Art Department

Veep Set Decorator Kimberly Wannop

Veep Set Decorator Kimberly Wannop and Set Decorator David Smith Examine Their Work on the Beloved HBO Comedy

Veep set decorator Kimberly Wannop and set decorator David Smith talk about their starts in the business, the art of set dressing, and their work on Veep.

Perspective Drawing How To By Thomas Romain
Drawing by Thomas Romain

How to Draw in Perspective: 30+ Perspective Drawing Lessons By Illustrator Thomas Romain

If you’re looking to learn how to draw in perspective, you’ve come to the right place. Check out these 39 lessons on perspective drawing by Thomas Romain.

Pixomondo Game of Thrones Season 8 VFX Breakdown

The Game of Thrones Season 8 VFX Breakdown Reel by Pixomondo Will Feed Your Creative Spirit

VFX Company Pixomondo has released their Game of Thrones Season 8 VFX Breakdown Reel will feed your creative soul but beware- it contains major spoilers.

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Architect Breaks Down 5 TV Houses
Mad Men | AMC

Architect Breaks Down 5 TV Houses from Mad Men to Modern Family

Architect Michael Wyetzner breaks down the suburban design of Mad Men, The Brady Bunch, Weeds, That ’70s Show and Modern Family.

Celebrating Our Ten Year Anniversary: Why I Created Art Departmental

In 2009, Art Departmental was created to celebrate production design during a dark period of the film and television industry. In 2019, we look back.

Big Little Lies Production Design | Production Designer John Paino | Set Decorator: Amy Wells | Set design of Celeste's bedroom
Celeste's Bedroom | Big Little Lies Season 2 | Production Designer: John Paino, Set Decorator: Amy Wells | HBO

Big Little Lies Season 2 Production Designer John Paino Gives Us A Peek Into His Design Process

Catch up with production designer John Paino as we discuss his work, his design process, and what’s new on Big Little Lies Season 2.

A scenic painter prepares his paint and tools in front of an epic landscape backdrop showcasing the Scenic Paint Department Roles

Scenic Paint Department Roles and Responsibilities in Film & Television

Understanding the scenic paint job roles, responsibilities, and hierarchy on any film or television project is very important before starting in the industry.

Hail Caesar! / Set Decorator: Nancy Haigh / Set Dec Responsibilities and Set Decoration Department Roles
Hail, Caesar! (2016) | Production Designer: Jess Gonchor, Set Decorator: Nancy Haigh

Set Decoration Roles, Responsibilities, and Hierarchy in Film & Television

Set Decorators visually interpret the personality of a film or television show from script to screen through set decor. We aim to break down the Set Decoration Department or ‘Set Dec’ by position, responsibility, & hierarchy.

Hail Caesar! / Production Designer: Jess Gonchor / Film Art Department
Hail, Caesar! (2016) | Universal Pictures

Art Department in Film & TV | Roles and Hierarchy in Production Design

Understanding the art department crew roles and hierarchy on any film or television project is very important before starting in the industry. Read further for North American standards in the art department.

Matthew Clark working away on Doctor Who

Life in a British Art Department for Film and Television

In this interview, graphic designer Matthew Clark discusses what it is like to work in a British art department for film and television.