Fantasy Art Techniques

Author: Boris Vallejo
Publisher: Collins & Brown
ISBN: 9781850280057
Category : Fantasy in art
Languages : en
Pages : 127

Book Description
In a captivating, behind-the-scenes look into the creative process of a fantasy artist, renowned artist Boris Vallejo discusses in depth the techniques of a personal style that has placed him among the leading international fantasy and science fiction artists of today. 91 color images; 32 line drawings.

The Compendium of Fantasy Art Techniques

Author: Rob Alexander
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9781438004419
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
Provides detailed instructions for drawing and painting fantasy figures, beasts, and landscapes, while offering an overview of traditional and digital media and tools.

Beginner's Guide to Fantasy Drawing

Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher: 3dtotal Publishing
ISBN: 9781909414921
Category : Drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
Invaluable tutorials and insightful tips make Beginner's Guide to Fantasy Drawing a perfect start to a fantasy art journey.

The Fantasy Illustrator's Technique Book

Author: Gary A. Lippincott
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780715326862
Category : Drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn the how-to elements of creating fantasy art using pencils, paint, and pixels from the master illustrator Gary Lippincott.

Masters & Legends of Fantasy Art

Author: Brian Froud
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565237193
Category : ART
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Discover how to paint classic fantasy, imaginative sci-fi, and comic art, with advice on how to tell visual stories, make inspired illustrations, and create strong characters using digital techniques. A core skills section offers basic training on topics such as using custom bruches and rendering realistic materials like cloth, rock, silk, fun, and shinym etal. Artist Henning Ludvigsen presents 20 tips to b etter fantasy paintings including color, texture, and light.

How to Draw and Paint Fantasy Architecture

Author: Rob Alexander
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844486144
Category : Architecture in art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is a how-to guide to the essential techniques for capturing fantastic buildings, alien architecture, alternate realities, and ancient citadels. Exploring different media - traditional and digital - this text takes you step-by-step through the techniques you need for turning your own ideas into finished art.

Compendium of Drawing Techniques

Author: Donna Krizek
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781844488032
Category : Drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Explore the versatility of drawing both as an art in itself and as a foundation for building other media. This book covers all kinds of pencils, pens, and techniques, drawing line work, shading and textual effects, and how to build your observation and composition skills - whether you are working from life or drawing from your imagination.

John Howe's Ultimate Fantasy Art Academy

Author: John Howe
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446381129
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 543

Book Description
Create your own fantasy art with this comprehensive guidebook by the lead conceptual designer on The Lord of the RingsTM and The HobbitTM trilogies. Discover the creative processes and intriguing inspirations behind the work of John Howe – lead conceptual designer on The Lord of the RingsTM and The HobbitTM movie trilogies. Through step-by-step drawings and finished paintings, Howe reveals his artistic approach in action: from developing characters to creating atmospheric landscapes, extraordinary architecture and fantasy beasts. In this practical guide, Howe shares tips on everything from building a portfolio to book illustration, graphic novels and designing for the big screen. Develop your own personal style of fantasy art with help from the best in the business with this must-have book. Features a foreword by groundbreaking film director Terry Gilliam, and an afterword by Alan Lee, John’s partner on the conceptual design for The Lord of the RingsTM movie trilogy and Oscar-winning illustrator.

Drawing and Painting Fantasy Landscapes and Cityscapes

Author: Rob Alexander
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782940361960
Category : Drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Fantasy Artist's Figure Drawing Bible

Author: Matt Dixon
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9781408100769
Category : Drawing
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Drawing fantasy, manga and comic book characters is very popular at the moment. These areas appeal to a wide range of budding artists from schoolboys wanting to make their own graphic novels to those wanting to develop fantasy games on their computers. This book is a good, sound text on how to develop characters - a bit of personality but mostly how to work up preliminary sketches to the final finished character. There are sample pages from various artists' sketchbooks and lots of drawings in different poses to show how to convey different features, postures and movement. There are also outline figures that can be traced and then coloured in or developed further. All in all, this is a useful sourcebook for anyone interested in drawing fantasy figures. It is in the handy wirobound format.