The Art of Atomhawk Design: Volume 1

Founded in 2009, Atomhawk Design Ltd has quickly developed a reputation for delivering exceptional concept art for the film, game and online industries. The Art of Atomhawk Design: Volume 1 presents a variety of sketches and work-in-progress images from some of this young studio's most successful projects, along with a selection of inspirational personal pieces. From breathtaking action scenes to mind-blowing futuristic environments, this book provides a tantalizing insight into the creative mind of a professional concept artist and demonstrates how a team of experienced industry veterans can turn a simple idea into a captivating visual feast.

As well as boasting an impressive portfolio of concept work, Atomhawk Design have worked with some of the best entertainment companies in the business, including Ubisoft, Warner Bros Games and Nether Realm, on projects such as Wheelman, Mortal Kombat, Dead Island and Enslaved: Odyssey to the West.

Atomhawk Design Ltd was founded in 2009 by four highly talented and experienced industry veterans from the legendary Midway Games Inc. Led by Director, Cumron Ashtiani, the company has rapidly developed a reputation for delivering exceptional concept art for the film, game and online industries. As a team they fully understand what it takes to compete in the entertainment and digital online sectors. Their clients need the most creative art and design work, executed to the highest possible standards in order to say ahead of their competition, and Atomhawk provide this without fail.

Cumron Ashtiani
Residence: England
Position: Director/CEO of Atomhawk Design Ltd
Cumron Ashtiani has over fourteen years experience in the games industry and has worked as lead artist and studio art director for a number of high profile companies including Midway Games, Kuju Entertainment and Black Cactus.

Corlen Kruger
Residence: England
Position: Lead Concept Artist
South African-born, award-winning concept artist Corlen Kruger was lead artist at I-Imagine Interactive before moving to the UK to join Midway Games and, later, Atomhawk Design.

Pete Thompson
Residence: England
Position: Lead Concept Artist
Pete Thompson has a background in freelance illustration and during his time at Midway Games worked on titles including TD Overdrive, Wheelman and Necessary Force.

Steven Pick
Residence: England
Position: Lead Graphic Designer
An experienced artist in the games industry, Steven Pick was Senior UI Artist at Midway Games before helping to found Atomhawk Design.