Scenic art historian and master artist Karen Maness explores the process behind mid-century cinematic illusion. Tailored for illustrators, matte painters, and visual storytellers, this session deconstructs the mechanics and optical techniques used to paint monumental backdrops for The Wizard of Oz, Forbidden Planet, Star Trek, and Battlestar Galactica. Topics include physical materials, forced-perspective techniques, color theory, and brushwork styles from Hollywood's scenic art studios, with an interactive, technical Q&A on applying classic analog painting principles to modern visual design.
