Futuristic cities have always fascinated me, as a fan of SciFi TV shows, movies, and digital art, futuristic city designs always bring me inspiration. Everyone can find quite a lot of stunning illustrations on sites like deviantArt.

Many artists have become so skilled at Photoshop and 3D software that they create almost photographic illustrations of whole cities with incredible detail and precision.

I have been inspired by these illustrations and it makes me work harder at everything I do; I hope you will feel the same. If you find other amazing art, please send it to us, we will use them in our upcoming articles.

Metropolis 2106 by thmc



This one is really realistic, I expect someone to build this within a few decades.

Cloud City by aksu



I've always wanted to live in a city like that.

Atmosphere Emitters by sittingducky



This one has an eerie feel to it, makes me think of a futuristic civilization that Steven Hawkins described in his documentary show.

Star Wars 1 by JJasso



This one was created for the Star Wars The Old Republic cinematic. Quite impressive artwork.

Phoenix Rising by tigaer



Looks like this planet revolves around a star that's really far away. Must get cold.

Frontier: The Customs by AlexWild



Who says cities can't simply be in space in the future?

Thegg Mining Outpost by theLovas



This one has nice delicate brushing.

3001 by sanfranguy



This one is packed with detail.

Upper City by James Paick

Lost City by Morano

Lost City II by jfliesenborghs



This artist made 4 different version of this futuristic city.

Lost City III by jfliesenborghs

Mass Effect 2 Citadel by droot1986



Amazing detail in this inspirational city.

Future City by atomhawk



Artist says he speed painted it within 2 hours.

Morningtide Serenity by Grimdar



The lighting on this one is great.

City Chase by Tiger1313

City Arrival by Blinck

Concept: Irontown by I-NetGraFX

Metroplex-Harbour District by Christian Beyer



I wonder if the balls here are futuristic SAM sites. The artist has really worked hard on this one.

The Gold Light of Morning by Stefan Morrell



This is just beautiful, reminds me of a Star Wars city.

Cosmo by George Arevshatov

City by Wanbao



Apparently, building gundam giant robots is cheaper than SAM sites in this future.

Future City by Robert Brown

The City of Lights by tigaer



Reminds me of Chronicles of Riddick with the Furion lady.

Gates To Elysium by Christian Hecker

Limbo city by Eduardo Pena

Hades - Valiant by Christian Hecker



I wonder if the owners had a permit to run a portal to hell in this city.

The Hub by EStreet

Skyport by James Paick

Muffin Top City by James Paick



Ah, so that's how they solved the problem of meteorites and asteroids in the future.

Meduzarts Subaru Ep3 by INetGrafx

Cityscape by kerembeyit

Epica by tigaer

Metropolis p3 by AndreeWallin

Canyon city by AndreeWallin



Reminds me of Starship Troopers, where are the giant spiders?

Future City by Xboxpsycho

Worth enough? by radoxist



I guess poverty won't be solved even a thousand years from now.

Cityscape by Stefan Morrell

City T25 by Grimdar



Looks like cruise ships in the future will fly.

Bon Voyage by Christian Beyer



Wow, how many buildings do you count?

About New Times by Christian Beyer

Another World by radoxist



Reminds me of the cruise ship in that planet on The Fifth Element for some reason.

O.S. by AlexWild



If we can solve the health problem of bone density and living in space (or create artificial gravity), I think this might be possible.

Industrial City by JJasso

The Next by Nguyen Manh Hung