The Art of Ghost of Tsushima [Video Game Art]

When the Ghost of Tsushima art started dropping online, I had a hard time getting my jaw off the floor.

Scrolling through, I felt two things:

Firstly, to sell most of my possessions, save for my bed and moka pot, buy a PS4 (or PS5 now rather), a huge screen and this game, and dive deep into this world set in 13th century Japan, surfacing only in the event of an apocalypse, because I’d kinda like to witness that.

Secondly, and impossible to indulge simultaneously with the first feeling, is the urge to draw. Concept art for video games is what inspired me to put pencil to paper as I entered my teen years, in particular that of the Blizzard concept artists working on Diablo 2 and Warcraft 3, games I still occasionally play to tap back into that. I think the Ghost of Tsushima art team have really knocked this one out of the park, and I’m feeling crazy inspired looking at all these images.

This is just the briefest glimpse at some of the incredible art done for game.

Ian Jun Wei Chiew – Lead Concept Artist

These loading screens are frikkin’ gorgeous…

Check out Ian Jun Wei Chiew’s Artstation profile for more.

Naomi Baker – Senior Concept Artist

Naomi Baker character design for Ghost Of Tsushima — Can’t name my site DrawYourWeapon and not show you some super cool weapons

You can see more of Naomi Baker’s work on here Artstation profile.

John Powell – Senior Concept Artist

John Powell - Kensei armor design - Ghost of Tsushima 1 — John Powell – Kensei armor design – Ghost of Tsushima

John Powell - Kensei armor design - Ghost of Tsushima 2 — John Powell – Kensei armor design – Ghost of Tsushima

You can see more of John Powell’s work here.

Emre Ekmekci – Senior Character Artist

emre ekmekci's character design for Ghost Of Tsushima

Look at the detail in this character sculpt! And how that chalice is sitting in the hand. You can see more of Emre Ekmekci’s work here.

Edward Pun – Storyboard Artist

You can find more of Edward Pun’s work on his Artstation profile.

Want more?

There are more artists that worked on the game and a whole lot more art to see. I’m stoked to see there is an art book for the game by Sucker Punch Productions, published by Dark Horse Comics.

The art of Ghost of Tsushima book. — The Art of Ghost Of Tsushima

Also be sure to check out the artblast on Artstation from a little while back

Looking for more inspiring art? Check out this Guild Wars 2 art post or head over to our Art section.

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