John Howe's Ultimate Fantasy Art Academy

John Howe's Ultimate Fantasy Art Academy
Author: John Howe
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 543
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1446381129

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.

Beginner's Guide to Fantasy Drawing

Beginner's Guide to Fantasy Drawing
Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher: 3dtotal Publishing
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2020-02
Genre: Drawing
ISBN: 9781909414921

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

Mastering Fantasy Art - Drawing Dynamic Characters

Mastering Fantasy Art - Drawing Dynamic Characters
Author: John Stanko
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2014
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781440329586

Offers instructions and advice for creating realistic fantasy drawings using reference photographs of models and props, with sixteen step-by-step examples.

Jasmine Becket-Griffith Coloring Book

Jasmine Becket-Griffith Coloring Book
Author: Jasmine Becket-Griffith
Publisher:
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2016
Genre:
ISBN: 9781922161871

At last, Jasmine Becket-Griffith's most loved paintings are now available as a coloring book!Jasmine has selected 55 of her favorite characters to create this fantasy art adventure for you to enjoy. Designed for coloring book fanatics both young and old, there are detailed intricacies for those who love to lose themselves in meditative detail, and there are broad patches and fun characters for those who like to take a simpler approach.Each coloring pattern features an enlightening description about the original painting it is based on, and the individual character depicted, to satisfy the curiosity of the artist's many fans.

Fantastic Creatures and How to Draw Them

Fantastic Creatures and How to Draw Them
Author: Kev Walker
Publisher: Search Press Limited
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2018-09-17
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1781266174

Delve deep into a magical world of Kev Walker, and learn how to draw 30 fascinating, beautiful and curious creatures that wander through it. A renowned comic book artist and illustrator, Kev Walker will help you master the art of sketching and illustrating a collection of marvellous beasts through his how-to-art exercises, accompanied by his fascinating advice and the techniques used by professionals like himself. From elementals that stalk you at night or the beasts that lurk beneath the water to the sand creatures that wander the lonely deserts of North Africa, there is a whole world of terrifyingly beautiful monsters to learn of and inspire you. Find stunning finished illustrations along with exciting ideas, hints, and practical lessons on how to recreate the monster yourself, including suggestions for adding movement and texture. From there, morph this precious-looking book into your very own sketchbook-journal and record and design your own fierce creations on the interactive pages inside. Stick and paste inspiring photographs and drawings onto the pages, work little sketches onto the plain sheets, and paint the amazing minute details that appear on your own beast's form - this will be your personal and ultimate notebook journaling your dark adventures. With dozens of imaginative illustrations to inspire, discover this captivating bestiary now and create your own inky keepsake of these legendary creatures to treasure and share.

The Sky

The Sky
Author: Yoshitaka Amano
Publisher: Dark Horse Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-11-18
Genre: Computer adventure games
ISBN: 9781616550202

The Sky Book Three contains Amano's sketches and paintings for Final Fantasy VII (1997), VIII (1999), IX(2000) and X (2001), depicting characters such as Zidane Tribal, Garnet Til Alexandros XVII, Adelbert Steiner, Vivi Orunitia, Amarant Coral, Queen Brahne and many others. Bonuses include a series of silkscreen images done for Final Fantasy VIII, unreleased pen-and-ink sketches of the Gunblade and designs for the gemlike logo of Final Fantasy IX. Book Three completes The Sky series at a special low price!

Fantasy Art Masters

Fantasy Art Masters
Author: Dick Jude
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2002
Genre: Fantasy in art
ISBN: 9780007137473

Dick Jude, author of the previous book, brings together the work of 10 more of the brightest talents in the business, who once more give us an insight into their working methods and inspirations. Some of the press comments on Fantasy Art of the New Millennium - 'Apart from the sheer pleasure of gazing, there's a lot to be learned in this superior graphics treasury. Beautiful images, superbly reproduced.' Time Out'... book full of wonder. It's a brilliant look at artwork, past, present and future and if you don't have it, add it to your Christmas list now.' Starburst '... beautiful book, packed with enormous, lavish illustrations from each of the artists involved... affords a glimpse into the minds of many of the genre's finest painters and illustrators and it'll look great on your coffee table.'

Masters and Legends of Fantasy Art, 2nd Expanded Edition

Masters and Legends of Fantasy Art, 2nd Expanded Edition
Author: Editors of Imaginefx Magazine
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781565239500

"Traces the history of fantasy art in North America and the UK. Through interviews, guided tutorials, and tips, shows readers how to design, draw, and paint fantasy art using traditional and digital tools"--

Fantasy Art Now

Fantasy Art Now
Author: Martin McKenna
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2007-10-23
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0061370975

Whether you are a fantasy artist looking for ideas and inspiration, or a fan of the genre interested in following the work of the finest, freshest, and most exciting talents in the world of fantasy art today, Fantasy Art Now gives you all you need in one lush full-color volume. Inside you'll find: An inspirational showcase of images from leading fantasy artists and rising stars Many pieces of never-before-presented fantasy art Artwork from the latest cutting-edge fantasy media, including graphic novels, book coves, card games, role-playing games, and more The art of talents such as Clint Langley, Benita Winckler, Uwe Jarkling, Melanie Delon, Patrick Reilly, Soa Lee, Cyril Van Der Haegen, Anne Stokes, Francis Tsai, Robert Change, and many more Each artist's inspirations, techniques, and the stories behind their work

Fantasy Art Techniques

Fantasy Art Techniques
Author: Boris Vallejo
Publisher: Collins & Brown
Total Pages: 127
Release: 1985
Genre: Fantasy in art
ISBN: 9781850280057

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.