The definitive collection of sketch and development art work of Michael Butkus available for the first time. As one of the most sought after illustrators in Hollywood he has worked on over 1,500 motion picture campaigns and series. Over the last 14 years he has developed a steady demand for his stylistic renderings that help to target and sell marketing concepts for some of the biggest Movies and Motion Picture franchises. This is a look ata the initial conceptual stages of exploration and development on the journey to the final poster or advertising campaign.

The Art Behind The Art is composed of over 128 pages integrating over 1000 images of exploratory sketch art. Presented in full color through out, printed on 140 gsm glossy art stock and featuring sketch development in the areas of Theatrical, Science Fiction, Conceptual and Character Development. This art compendium will be of interest to everyone who loves movies, movie history and the striking creative visuals.

Available in 2005

Michael Butkus, The Art Behind The Art - Theatrical / SCI-FI / Conceptual / Character Development
Published by OFF THE LEASH STUDIOS and ARTMINISTRY, INC. All images C P 2004 Michael Butkus