World Famous Comics: Drawing and Painting Fantasy Figures: From the Imagination to the Page
Drawing and Painting Fantasy Figures: From the Imagination to the Page
By: Finlay Cowan Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Barron's Educational Series Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 128 Publication Date: October 01, 2003 Reading Level: Young Adult
Product Description: With the significantly increased popularity of fantasy films, TV, and books in recent years, the work of fantasy artists is in demand as never before. This art instruction manual, written by a noted fantasy artist, coaches students in methods of portraying convincing fantasy figures in all media—pencil, watercolor, acrylics, oils, and computer-generated pixel points. Following a discussion of needed tools and equipment, the author instructs on techniques for drawing convincing fantasy characters and their worlds, with attention to their faces, bodies, action, and costume styles. He advises on the creation of heroes and heroines, villains and wizards, dragons and man-like beasts. Separate chapters deal with different art media, and a final section on computer art covers everything from the basic desktop setup to methods of creating special effects. This beautifully produced book features more than 250 instructive, vividly-colored illustrations.
disapointing I thought this book might give some painting tips and techniques, but it realy offers nothing of substance. just a basic overview of what tools you might use, and where you might get inspiration from. I was very disapointed. nothing of any value.
Drawing and Painting Fantasy Figures Drawing and Painting Fantasy Figures: From the Imagination to the Page
The book is amazing. It got here fast and in good condition. I enjoy it and find it extremely useful. Thank you!
A complete workshop An excellent step-by-step workshop on the how-to of fantasy illustrating. I've seen some other workshop books that consist mostly of the author conveying a message of: "This is how I paint, draw, etc..." but that usually does not explain how to get there. Not this book. I highly recommend this book, for it clearly gives you detailed lessons and drawing exercises you can do to get started.
Drawing and Painting Fantasy Figures excellent book. great how to pictures that guide you step by step. gives a great deal of info regarding reference material and ideas. storyboarding, anatomy, foreshortening, costume, perspective, architecture and much more. also for each subject there is an "over to you" section. this gives great ideas on how to get started and find you own unique style. must have for anyone interested in fantasy art!
Where were you ten years ago!? Although R. Crumb's "Want to improve your art? DRAW. Wishing won't make it happen!" is the best "How-To" advice anyone can give/get, books like this are still quite helpful and inspirational. I bought this book, ended up loaning it to a friend also interested in it during an OT period at work. Later, I just bought another copy for myself!!! It is that good.
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