Drawing and Painting Fantasy Landscapes and Cityscapes
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Drawing and Painting Fantasy Landscapes and Cityscapes
Artists interested in graphic novels and comic book illustration will find all the guidance and inspiration they need to draw and paint landscapes that evoke myths and legends, lost empires, futuristic planets, dramatic dreamscapes, underwater worlds, and subterranean cities. Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations demonstrate techniques for rendering a Artists interested in graphic novels and comic book illustration will find all the guidance and inspiration they need to draw and paint landscapes that evoke myths and legends, lost empires, futuristic planets, dramatic dreamscapes, underwater worlds, and subterranean cities. Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations demonstrate techniques for rendering a wide range of fantasy features, whether working in ink, watercolor, or computer pixels. Details covered in this heavily illustrated volume include -- choice of materials, with advice on getting the most from software programs . . . basics of perspective, architectural geometry, color, mood, and seasonal variations . . . landscape features, including skies, clouds, mountains, caves, deserts, snow, and water reflections . . . imagined landscapes from ancient cultures, future worlds, alien planets, undersea worlds, and surreal dreamscapes . . . cityscapes, from medieval towns to the metropolis of the future . . . famous fantasy worlds, from Atlantis to Middle Earth. This good-looking and instructive volume features a gallery of fantasy and science fiction images among its more than 200 color illustrations. ...more
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Steven Lee
I found this book to be a real disappointment, unfortunately. I purchased it hoping for perhaps a few pages of lessons on style, different techniques or perspectives on how to create compelling images and include some exercises, but that was not really the case. There were elements of some of the former, but there were no exercises at all included in the text. Perhaps about the first third of the book is much more concerned about the rudimentary instruction about materials and media. There's pag I found this book to be a real disappointment, unfortunately. I purchased it hoping for perhaps a few pages of lessons on style, different techniques or perspectives on how to create compelling images and include some exercises, but that was not really the case. There were elements of some of the former, but there were no exercises at all included in the text. Perhaps about the first third of the book is much more concerned about the rudimentary instruction about materials and media. There's pages on paint, pencil, etc. While I understand that someone reading an artbook may need some guidance, I presume many who pick this up already have an idea on the medium they want to work in. The book offers some insight into how to look at different features of nature (snow and sand, mountains and caves, forests and foliage), which is definitely beneficial and closer to what I was hoping for when I bought the book, but it's short. There isn't a lot of detail or time in describing those sections in any depth. The final third of the book is dedicated to artists demonstrating how they produce a final product. I found this a bit mixed overall. While it was interesting to see someone plan out their finished product only so much could be gleaned from it. No to mention if that wasn't what you had in mind it isn't very helpful. Like I said, this book was a disappointment. The art inside is impressive, and perhaps I'll use it as a reference, but it failed to teach me the lessons I wanted when I first ordered it.
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James
Since more than half of this book is taken up with basic art instruction, it doesn't cover fantasy landscapes and cityscapes all that well. I also find the art feels generic, going to the author's website(robalexander.com) shows that this is how they currently paint, it's not a style I care for. It's an older book, if you can find it at a library or a book sale for cheap, it might be worth a peek if you're interested in making commercial fantasy art, otherwise I'd give it a pass. Since more than half of this book is taken up with basic art instruction, it doesn't cover fantasy landscapes and cityscapes all that well. I also find the art feels generic, going to the author's website(robalexander.com) shows that this is how they currently paint, it's not a style I care for. It's an older book, if you can find it at a library or a book sale for cheap, it might be worth a peek if you're interested in making commercial fantasy art, otherwise I'd give it a pass.
As a artist who is consistently challenged to make buildings and landscapes that look convincing, this book is a perfect companion! Breaking down the elements of many kinds of natural and man-made environments--including going deep into fantasy ones--this guide is sure to get you prepped for drawing. There's a bit of fluff in the front about color theory and using references, etc., but I actually found this helpful. Lots of good examples and images were used for these basic concepts that flesh it As a artist who is consistently challenged to make buildings and landscapes that look convincing, this book is a perfect companion! Breaking down the elements of many kinds of natural and man-made environments--including going deep into fantasy ones--this guide is sure to get you prepped for drawing. There's a bit of fluff in the front about color theory and using references, etc., but I actually found this helpful. Lots of good examples and images were used for these basic concepts that flesh it out well in case you needed a refresher, or at least another perspective. A large format book with great artwork and clear descriptions and tips. Plus, a bonus for me, this books lays open quite well (not something all art books can say). Perfect for sitting beside you as you work.