"How do you paint the world of Westeros before it even exists? 🎨⚔️"

Welcome back to Once Upon a TV Time! In this episode, host Marine Perot steps into the design studio of prestige television with acclaimed concept artist Kieran Belshaw.

Kieran is one of the brilliant visual minds responsible for mapping out the look, feel, and scale of both Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. If you’ve ever marveled at the grand architecture of King's Landing, the dark halls of Dragonstone, or the sheer scale of the Red Keep, this episode pulls back the curtain on how those iconic locations were born.

In this episode, we explore:

• 📐 The Canvas of Westeros: The intense creative process behind designing the legendary castles and landscapes of the Seven Kingdoms.

• 🎨 The Stigma of Concept Art: What it actually takes to succeed as a Hollywood concept artist (and the skills you really need).

• ⏳ Bridging the Eras: The artistic evolution of going from the grit of Game of Thrones to the golden age architecture of House of the Dragon.

👁️ VIEW THE ARTWORK:Want to see the exact paintings and sketches we discuss in this episode? Check out Kieran's breathtaking portfolio on his website and follow his work on Instagram.

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🎨 CREDITS & LEGAL:

• Cover art: Agathe Pompon

• Music & Sound Effects: Pixabay

• House of the Dragon Audio Clips: Copyright HBO (All rights reserved)