Drawing & Painting Fantasy Beasts: Bring to Life the Creatures and Monsters of Other Realms

Paperback

Main Details

Title Drawing & Painting Fantasy Beasts: Bring to Life the Creatures and Monsters of Other Realms
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kevin Walker
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 216
Category/GenrePainting and paintings
Drawing and drawings
Art treatments and subjects
Painting and art manuals
ISBN/Barcode 9780715327920
ClassificationsDewey:758.9001944
Audience
General
Illustrations 200 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher David & Charles
Imprint David & Charles
Publication Date 28 September 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Bring to life the creatures and monsters of other realms. This essential book contains all the practical guidance and inspiration you need to draw and paint fantastical beasts from folklore, legends and the darkest reaches of your imagination. A comprehensive guide to techniques and effects, from mastering perspective and distorting anatomy to rendering skin, scales and fur. Basic techniques for traditional media plus advice for getting the best from computer imaging programmes. Expert tuition from fantasy art veteran Kevin Walker and case studies from other leading artists make this a unique insight into the creative processes behind developing an initial concept into a finished artwork.

Author Biography

Kevin Walker has worked as a writer and illustrator for many of the leading comic and games producers, including 2000AD, DC Comics, Marvel, Wizards of the Coast and Games Workshop.