Art Models Ultra

Art Models Ultra
Author: Live Model Books
Publisher: Live Model Books
Total Pages:
Release: 2010-09-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780981624990

From action to static, fully clothed to nude, and full-body to close-up poses, this high resolution figure reference enables digital artists to give their creations ultra-realistic features and traditional artists to create detailed or monumental-size paintings and drawings. This comprehensive figure study of a single female model provides 360-degree surround and detailed views of every part of the body from multiple angles with particular attention given to the most challenging areas such as eyes, hands, and feet. Phonemes show the mouth in 10 different positions—A, C, E, F, L, M, O, U, W, and rest—and images of expressions register six universally recognized emotions—anger, fear, disgust, happiness, sadness, and surprise—plus neutral. The figure reference is designed for use in a computer, is PC and Mac compatible, and only requires standard photo-viewing software such as that built into Windows and OS X. Images are photographed at 21 megapixels; cropped to eliminate excess background; developed in 16-bit to normalize white balance and exposure; and painstakingly edited to remove basic blemishes such as dry skin, pimples, and scars while retaining all other natural skin detail. Ensuing images are virtually indistinguishable from the source PSD files, yielding ultra-real, detailed, and close-up views of a natural, red-headed model.

Art Models 5

Art Models 5
Author: Maureen Johnson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Artists' models
ISBN: 9780981624969

Whether for work on a finished piece, trying a new technique, or getting in some practice time, this figure study enables artists to work when and where they want with their choice of model, pose, and view. The latest in the series features 12 new male and female art models--as well as Becca from the previous book--in a collection of poses selected by readers and visitors to the authors' website. The contrast has also been increased in many of the photos to provide deeper, more challenging shadows. While the guide includes individuals and couples with a wide range of body types in natural, relaxed stances as well as some inspired by classical works of art, the primary focus is on dynamic poses--twisting, scrunching, reaching, and even fighting. Poses are precisely lit, revealing every area of the model, and have been carefully chosen to illustrate important effects such as foreshortening and perspective changes. A judicious amount of photo retouching is done, not to make the models more glamorous or plastic, but to remove distractions that detract from the essence of the models. The PC- and Mac-compatible DVD-ROM included in the book features more than 1,200 high-resolution photos available in a number of viewing options--on a computer screen, printed out, projected for a group, or via a high-definition television. Each angle of every pose may also be enlarged, enabling artists to zoom in on specific body parts to achieve a higher level of detail.

God in the Gallery (Cultural Exegesis)

God in the Gallery (Cultural Exegesis)
Author: Daniel A. Siedell
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2008-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441201858

Is contemporary art a friend or foe of Christianity? Art historian, critic, and curator Daniel Siedell, addresses this question and presents a framework for interpreting art from a Christian worldview in God in the Gallery: A Christian Embrace of Modern Art. As such, it is an excellent companion to Francis Schaeffer's classic Art and the Bible. Divided into three parts--"Theology," "History," and "Practice"--God in the Gallery demonstrates that art is in conversation with and not opposed to the Christian faith. In addition, this book is beautifully enhanced with images from such artists as Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Enrique Martínez Celaya, and others. Readers of this book will include professors, students, artists, and anyone interested in Christianity and culture.

Art Models 6

Art Models 6
Author: Maureen Johnson
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780981624983

Whether trying a new technique, getting in some practice time, or working on a finished piece, this figure study enables artists to create their choice of model, pose, and view whenever and wherever they'd like. The latest addition to the series will help artists become proficient in incorporating chiaroscuro or light and dark lighting?a technique used by the great masters to produce drama and depth in their paintings?to define the human form. Additional expressions and body details highlighting challenging areas such as the face, hands, and feet in even greater detail augment the disc. Varieties of body types?ranging from thin to plus-size?and ethnicities are included. Poses have been carefully chosen to illustrate important effects such as foreshortening and perspective changes. With this guide, artists can achieve longer drawing sessions than they could when drawing from a model directly. While viewing from many angles and at their own pace is often impossible for artists in a studio session, it becomes as easy as putting in the disc and opening any photo. A judicious amount of photo retouching is done?not to make the models more glamorous or plastic but to remove distractions that detract from the models' essence. The PC/Mac-compatible DVD-ROM features more than 2,500 high-resolution JPEG photos providing a number of viewing options?on a computer screen, printed out, projected for a group, or via a high-definition television. Each angle of every pose may also be enlarged, enabling artists to zoom in on specific body parts to achieve a higher level of detail.

Art Models 7

Art Models 7
Author: Maureen Johnson
Publisher: Art Models
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2012
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781936801183

Artists in search of figures in intense action—flying through the air, punching, kicking, and crouching—will find more than 100 poses of male and female models in 28 categories of dynamic movement in the latest addition to the Art Models series. Informed by diverse sources such as baroque art, with its moody lighting and twisting figures, and comic books, with heroic figures in strong stances and suspicious crouches, this visual reference will inspire any artist—comic book artists, animators, video game designers, and illustrators—interested in depicting drama. A section of time-stopping photos of actions including jumping, falling, or swinging a sword offers artists a series of expertly photographed views that would be very challenging to achieve with a studio model. Art Models 7 also presents a number of the series' trademark stationary poses photographed in 24-point rotation and shot in the round. For artists who work in fine detail, close-ups and dramatic perspectives have been added for numerous positions and can be found on the companion disc in resolutions up to 20 megapixels.

Dinosaur Art II

Dinosaur Art II
Author: Steve White
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-10-17
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1785653989

Following on from Dinosaur Art, this new volume showcases 10 amazing artists whose work represents the cutting edge of paleoart. Many are rising stars in the field; others have embraced digital technology and continue to assert long-standing reputations as leaders in the discipline. This volume also includes state-of-the-art modellers, allowing the reader to explore restoring prehistoric animals in three as well as two dimensions. All accompanied by insights into the cutting of paleontological researcher and the very latest discoveries, with commentaries by respected scientists at the top of their fields.

Killer Instinct

Killer Instinct
Author: Reepal Parbhoo
Publisher: Prima Games
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-11-22
Genre: Killer Instinct (Game)
ISBN: 9780804162760

· The Ultimate Killer Instinct Fan Book takes a retrospective look at the series to showcase the art and history of the franchise and its characters. · A True Collectors Item Packed With Exclusives - The Killer Instinct Ultra Fan Book includes exclusive interviews with the development team and the creator of the series, exclusive artwork that can't be seen anywhere else and exclusive back stage tour through the studios making the game. · Living Mobile Guide for All Character Strategies - Each hardcover book includes access to the living strategy guide with videos, tips and strategies all constantly being updated to cover the latest game changes and new characters. · Includes 16 Page Pull-Out Jago Strategy Guide - Exclusive Strategy booklet provides in-depth coverage of Jago, your free character included with Killer Instinct. · Learn from Killer Instinct Pros - Updated Strategies written by our tournament-champion authors and verified by the Killer Instinct team to take your game to the next level. · Explore the Studios Behind Killer Instinct - Peek inside the minds of the creators to see their inspiration and learn how the characters and their art has evolved.