HOW TO DRAW AND PAINT DRAGONS
A complete art course built around these mystical beasts
978-981-245-828-5
280mm × 215mm
128 pages
softcover with flaps
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Learn how to use and combine the anatomy of actual living species such as reptiles, horses, birds and bats to create believable and beautiful dragon art. From drawing a complete anatomical skeleton, applying muscle groups and scaly textures, to capturing the personalities and markings of different species, and creating dynamic and captivating poses - you will master the skills needed to bring these fantastic creatures to life. This title includes time-saving templates to scan and trace.
FANTASY ART TEMPLATES
978-981-245-863-6
280mm x 215mm
144 pages
softcover
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Create gripping images of the stuff dreams and legends are made of. The book pays attention to the visual representation of magic, offering tricks and tips for lighting, developing atmosphere, depicting water and fire, and other special effects. The volume of line art and preliminary renderings also provide useful templates for adapting and developing new fantasy characters. An extraordinary compilation of heroes and villains, gods and demons, monsters and mythic guardians, the book provides inspirations and instructions for aspiring artists and casual readers.
Jean Marie Ward is the author of Illumina: the Art of J.P. Target and With Nine You Get Vanyr, a fantasy novel she co-wrote with the late Teri Smith and a finalist in two categories of the 2008 Indie Book Awards. Rafi Adrian Zulkarnain is an Indonesian painter, illustrator, and graphic designer. His portfolio includes projects for MindGlow Design in Jakarta and Studio Unikomik in Bandung.
DRAWING & PAINTING FANTASY BEASTS
978-981-245-165-1
280mm x 215mm
128 pages
softcover
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This essential book contains all the practical guidance and inspiration you need to draw and paint fantastical beasts from folklore, legends and darkest reaches of your imagination. A comprehensive guide to techniques and effects. Acquire basic techniques for traditional media and advice for getting the best from computer imaging programmes. Fantasy art veteran Kevin Walker and case studies from other leading artists give this unique insights into the creative processes behind developing an initial concept into a finished artwork.
50 ROBOTS TO DRAW & PAINT
978-981-245-346-4
280mm x 215mm
128 pages
softcover
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Learn how to draw awe-inspiring robots for comic books, graphic novels, and computer games. From terrifying Victorian clockwork creations to the dark future's most lethal war machines, bring cold life to your robot art. Learn the core skills for rendering robots: where to find inspirations, methods of drawing and colouring your work and techniques for adding detail such as electrical circuits, machinery, and weapons. The main section of the book is a directory of 50 robot designs to copy, each featuring step-by-step constructional drawings and instructions for shading and coloring. The book also includes a wide range of robot styles, from simple tin men to sophisticated tank destroyers, as well as ten designs to get you started.
50 FANTASY VEHICLES TO DRAW & PAINT
Create awe-inspiring crafts for
comics, computer games and
graphic novels
978-981-245-417-1
280mm x 215mm
128 pages
softcover
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Discover how to draw and paint spectacular fantasy vehicles–from futuristic dream cars to magical floating ships and alien spacecraft–in a wide range of traditional and digital media. The book’s main directory is a great mechanical workshop of fantastic designs to copy and adapt to your own unique specifications. Each concept features basic constructional shapes, sketched outline drawings, and a fully rendered finished artwork. Thirteen super-simple starter models allow you to start drawing right away. A core techniques section advises on getting inspired and instructs in storytelling, working in varied media, adding context, creating metallic and textured effects, implying scale, and depicting motion as you create dynamic fantasy crafts.
在传统和数码媒介的宽广范围中发现如何画出并且粉刷壮观神奇的交通工具，从未来的梦寐以求的汽车到魔术般流动的船和外星人的航天器。这本书的主目录是一个伟大的机械车间的奇妙设计，以拷贝和适应自己的独特规格。每个概念的基本特征构造形态，纲要勾画，并提供已充分完成了的作品。 13个超简单的启动模式，让你可以立即开始绘画。其核心的技术部分是通过讲故事的方式来介绍的，应用在不同的媒体，添加内容，创造出金属质地的效果，定下尺度，并将你所创造的令人惊奇的艺术品描绘出动感的形态。
DRAWING & PAINTING FANTASY LANDSCAPES & CITYSCAPES
978-981-245-418-8
280mm x 215mm
128 pages
softcover
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This practical book contains all the guidance and inspirations you need to draw and paint the landscapes of myths and legends, lost empires futuristic planets, dramatic dream-scapes, underwater worlds, and subterranean cities. This book also explains the fundamentals of conventional landscape drawings — such as composition, perspective, depth, and scale - and reveals how you can use or abuse these rules to create fantastical effects. Clear instructions
and step-by-step illustrations demonstrate techniques, such as using watercolour and ink to creating 3D computer effects. A gallery of inspirational scenes by leading
fantasy artists, advice on creating artwork for comic books, computer games, and films, and professional advice on presenting your work included in this collection.
THE FANTASY ART BIBLE
All the art techniques you
need to create fantasy & sci-fi masterpieces
978-981-245-859-9
195mm x 145mm
192 pages
hardcover with wire-o
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Master all the art techniques you need to create fantasy and sci-fi works. An inspirational and practical guide to fantasy and science-fiction art techniques, this book features instructions on a wide range of traditional and digital media and techniques. Containing a host of superb
gallery images to stimulate and unleash your imagination, discover your own potential with this comprehensive guide to fantasy art.
