The Harry Potter Wizards Collection website has released a new bit of information today when fans use a new wand gesture.  The gesture reveals two concept art images as well as an interview with concept artist Andrew Williamson.  One of the pieces of art was already revealed on Andrew’s website but one was brand new, all may be seen in the gallery! A snippet of the interview may be read below, visit the site to see the full chat!

What was your specific role in the Harry Potter art department?
I worked as a concept artist on all the films except the first. I tended to specialize in “environments” – sets, buildings and so on, and I worked on many of the shots where a real set was extended into a virtual world.

What made your experience in the Harry Potter art department different from other jobs you’ve had previously and since?
Everything! At the start I had no idea it would be so huge. It was my first film work and I learnt and developed as the series went along. Mainly the people, though – lovely and so talented.

Over the years, what were some of your favorite designs, and why?
I enjoyed contributing to the Quidditch World Cup stadium and camp, the Ministry of Magic, and the cavern in “Half-Blood Prince”, but although I hate to say it, some of the most interesting work was on the destruction of Hogwarts.

Would you explain the techniques and materials used in creating a concept painting?
When I started I was painting the pictures in watercolour and gouache. Nowadays everything is digital. Even at an early stage I will usually build a 3D digital model to make sure the view is as accurate as possible and help with the lighting. Then it’s digital painting in Photoshop.