The Fantasy Illustrator S Technique Book

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

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

"'Where do you get your ides?' is often the first question asked of illustrators who deal in images of the future or in the fantastic. Through in-depth interviews with today's top fantasy artists and using exquisite color and black-an-white illustrations -- including many special commissioned paintings and sketches -- this unique book provides a range of fascinating answers to this question. The origin of fantasy ideas and their transformation into art and the relationship between imagination, image, and technique are explored through the inspirations and working methods of artists such as illustrators Jim Burns, Ian Miller, and Patrick Woodroffe, airbrush wizard Philip Castle, industrial designer and illustrator Syd Mead, space hardware expert Chris Foss, film set modelmaker Martin Bower, and fantasy artist Boris Vallejo."--Jacket

Masters of Science Fiction and Fantasy Art profiles and celebrates the work of today’s leading practitioners of art of the fantastic, as well as a handful of gifted newcomers from around the globe. The range and impact of their work is both inspiring and far-reaching. These 28 masters have created images for television, movies, gaming, museum exhibits, theme park rides, and every area of publishing.Some of the artists featured only employ traditional painting techniques, while others use only digital methods, and many more blend the mediums to create their fantastical images. Each artist discusses his/her influences and techniques as well as offering tips to beginning artists. Science Fiction Grandmaster and Hugo Award–winning author Joe Haldeman contributes a foreword. Artists, science fiction fans, and art collectors will appreciate the outstanding artwork featured here. Featured artists include: —Brom —Jim Burns —Kinuko Y. Craft —Dan Dos Santos —Bob Eggleton —Donato Giancola —Rebecca Guay —James Gurney —Gregory Manchess —Stephan Martiniere —Terese Nielsen —John Picacio —Greg Spalenka —Shaun Tan —Charles Vess

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.

This stylishly packaged full-color art guide enables artists of all abilities to create their own fantasy worlds and characters. Produce the angular skeleton of a dragon's wing, the ornate armor of a fearsome samurai, and the careful point of a wood elf's ear by following clear, step-by-step instructions. By completing an array of drawing projects, you will learn: • Different materials and techniques • Drawing proportions and poses • How to create elaborate costuming • And more! Using the handy practice grids included in the book, you can then build up your own characters and creations, bringing your personal fantasy world to life. ABOUT THE SERIES: I Can Draw teaches a variety of specialist drawing styles, aimed at beginners or those wishing to hone their skills. With step-by-step instructions and practice grids to try out new techniques, these drawing guides help artists bring their ideas into actuality.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Children's Books and Their Illustrators" by Gleeson White. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Introduces techniques for drawing fantasy characters and creatures, as well as elements from fantasy worlds, covering topics ranging from perspective and figure drawing to composition and capturing movement.