Martin Deschambault builds worlds around scale. A lone figure stands against an immense structure, and the viewer feels how small that figure is. Deschambault is a concept artist and art director with a long record in video games, and his work on Halo Infinite is part of that record.
He is currently Art Director at Turtle Rock Studios. He previously led the visual direction for Halo Infinite at 343 Industries and Microsoft. He also contributed extensively to Assassin’s Creed.
Scale, silhouette, and light in halo infinite concept art
His work pairs ancient, monumental forms with futuristic technology. Stepped monoliths, towers, and machines rise out of open landscapes. Lone travelers and starships sit against these settings to show their proportions.
For a broader look at how game-style key art builds vast, futuristic landscapes, Joseph Biwald’s Sci-Fi Worlds and Cosmic Fantasies offers a sweeping companion piece.
Across his video game concept art, Deschambault relies on bold graphic shapes and strong silhouettes. He adds subtle atmospheric lighting to set mood. The results read as ancient, foreboding, and layered with history.
The images in this gallery show the range of that approach. Some pieces use bold graphic shapes and strong silhouettes against immense, untamed landscapes. Others rely on subtle atmospheric lighting. Lone travelers and monumental forms carry the composition in those works.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Martin Deschambault and what is his role at Turtle Rock Studios?
Martin Deschambault is a concept artist and art director with a long record in video games, including work on Halo Infinite and Assassin’s Creed. He is currently Art Director at Turtle Rock Studios. He previously led the visual direction for Halo Infinite at 343 Industries and Microsoft.
What visual techniques does Martin Deschambault use in his video game concept art?
Deschambault relies on bold graphic shapes and strong silhouettes across his video game concept art. He also adds subtle atmospheric lighting to set mood.
What mood do Martin Deschambault’s concept art pieces convey?
His work is described as ancient, foreboding, and layered with history. Lone travelers and monumental forms carry the composition in these pieces.
What subjects does Martin Deschambault pair together in his Halo Infinite concept art?
His work pairs ancient, monumental forms with futuristic technology, such as stepped monoliths, towers, and machines rising out of open landscapes. Lone travelers and starships are placed against these settings to show their proportions.
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