World Famous Comics: Mechanika: Creating the Art of Science Fiction with Doug Chiang
Mechanika: Creating the Art of Science Fiction with Doug Chiang
By: Doug Chiang Publisher: Impact Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Impact Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 144 Publication Date: June 27, 2008
Product Description: In this stunning collection of step-by-step lessons, award-winning entertainment artist Doug Chiang gives artists the inside scoop on his processes, techniques, and theories for creating eye-popping science fiction artwork. Readers will learn to draw the creatures, robots, vehicles and drama of distant worlds--perennial favorites in film, television, toys and games. With Chiang's expert advice, 25 step-by-step demonstrations using both traditional and digital techniques, and a stunning gallery showcasing his amazing visual style, artists have no choice but to be inspired to create their own phenomenal works of art..
Excellent art from an excellent artist There's no better way to appreciate an artist's work then by learning how they created their art. This book is no exception. If you're a fan of Doug Chiang's art and his masterpieces such as the "Robota" book, then you will definitely enjoy this book. Finding inspiration for our own art can be an arduous task in and of itself. This book by Doug Chiang will definitely help as well as allow you to enjoy more fantastic art from one of the film industry's premiere artists.
Tutorials from a pro Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3BVB7SCU8O8US It's not very often you see a great concept artist come up with a tutorial book. Here, we have a great book by Doug Chiang. He's the concept artist for big movie hits like Star Wars, War of the Worlds and Terminator just to name a few.
In this book are 30 lessons and step-by-step tutorials for creating science fiction art, mainly robots. There are details and tips for using Photoshop.
Through these pages, one can see Doug Chiang's process of creating sci-fi concept art. It's always interesting to find out how other artist work, especially one of such high caliber.
His work has also appeared in other books like Robota, and The Art of Star Wars: The Revenge of the Sith.
There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.
Amazing books for any artist, designer or even a non-artist This book is exceptionally well illustrated with clear lessons on how this master creates his art. It is a fantastic value and loaded with How-to's for anyone interested on how the design process flows. It's packed with fantastical designs and very inspirational. After going thru this book, you will want to pull out your markers and pens and attempt to create your own designs using Doug's techniques. The instructions are clear and once you get into the flow, the results are amazing. It's soft back so the value is wonderful and stays within the budgets of students and everyday people. I recommend it highly!
cool... Gotta love Doug Chiang as an artist... hes just got a great style and now we can look at how he does things. another great concept art book!
A Well Put Together Step-by-Step Book For Sci-Fi Art After reading the author note at the beginning of the book the rest of the lessons fell in place. Chiang goes into concept design so clearly that I started to wonder,"Why didn't I think of that!" (Chiang's 20 years of experience will make you FEEL like that.) There is great insight into his process of science fiction design to the point where it made me eager to start some projects of my own. There is also a couple of great Photoshop tips you can use for digital painting which was made to be very simple. All I can say is that this is an excellent book/manual for anyone interested in creating their own science fiction art work.
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