Illustration

Contemporary Concept Art with a Mid-Century Aesthetic

Illustration by Juliette Oberndorfer

French illustrator Juliette Oberndorfer has wowed me—for years—with her gorgeous landscape scenes. Using deep, rich colors and a vintage aesthetic, she creates compelling images that are snippets of fantastical stories. The moody pieces convey adventure, romance, and more—all with a folklore appeal.

Juliette produces many of these illustrations as concept art, but her style shies away from the video game artwork of muscly, gun-wielding men that I’m so used to seeing. Hers, instead, recalls the work of Mary Blair—especially her work for Alice in Wonderland during the 1950s.

Illustration by Juliette Oberndorfer

Illustration by Juliette Oberndorfer

Illustration by Juliette Oberndorfer

Illustration by Juliette Oberndorfer

Illustration by Juliette Oberndorfer

Illustration by Juliette Oberndorfer

Illustration by Juliette Oberndorfer

Illustration by Juliette Oberndorfer

Illustration by Juliette Oberndorfer

Illustration by Juliette Oberndorfer