Labyrinth // Concept Art

"Brian Froud painted this several years before his son Toby (who plays Sarah’s baby brother in the film) was born, and later remarked on the striking similarity between the baby in the painting and his own son."*

"According to the film's conceptual designer Brian Froud, Labyrinth was first discussed between himself and director Jim Henson during a limousine ride on the way back from a special screening of their 1982 fantasy film The Dark Crystal. Both agreed to work on another project together, and Froud suggested that the film should feature goblins. On the same journey, Froud "pictured a baby surrounded by goblins" and this strong visual image - along with Froud's insight that goblins traditionally steal babies - provided the basis for the film's plot. According to Henson, Froud also made the suggestion that the film should feature a Labyrinth."