The Compendium of Fantasy Art Techniques - by Rob Alexander & Finlay Cowan & Kevin Walker (Paperback)

About the Book

Artists interested in graphic novels, comic book illustration or computer game graphics will find a veritable course load of instruction in this mega-fantasy art manual. It combines the best of three of B.E.S. top fantasy art titles. An incredible value for artists of all levels.

Book Synopsis

Learn the skills and techniques needed to become a fantasy art master!

Whether you're interested in graphic novels, comic book illustration, DND campaign designs, or computer game graphics, this art book is a necessary resource. This mega-fantasy art manual presents easy-to follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations that teaches readers the essential techniques for creating the fantasy world of their dreams. A perfect gift for adults or children looking to hone their drawing and painting skills, this art guide includes content for:

• Drawing & Painting Fantasy Landscapes and Cityscapes--Award-winning science fiction and fantasy artist Rob Alexander instructs readers on creating landscapes that evoke myths and legends, lost empires, futuristic planets, dramatic dreamscapes, underwater worlds, and subterranean cities
• Drawing & Painting Fantasy Beasts--Kevin Walker covers basic anatomical forms of animals in nature, then teaches the reader how to distort these shapes to create fantastic beasts from literature and legend, double-headed sea monsters and serpents, satyrs, centaurs, dragons, and demons
• Drawing & Painting Fantasy Figures--Noted fantasy artist Finlay Cowen coaches students in the creation of heroes and heroines, villains and wizards, dragons, and manlike beasts

Along with a review of essential tools and techniques, tips for developing ideas, and gallery after gallery of more than 650 stunning images, this comprehensive drawing book is an incredible value for fantasy artists of all levels. Learn the artist's way of bringing new fantasy worlds to life!

Review Quotes

"A thick, thorough manual for creating artworks in the fantasy genre, and it's beautiful too? Yes, please. Many adults and young adults will be in awe of the body of knowledge to be found in these 288 pages. Even middle school-age children will admire the profuse spellbinding illustrations... With bizarre beasts, costumes, weapons, landscapes high and low, watery and arid, it's well worth the cover price."
--Arts & Activities

"One of the most appealing aspects of the fantasy genre of art is the ability to create an entirely new world. This book gives readers the skills and knowledge necessary to render the fantastical figures, beasts, and worlds they imagine in a variety of different mediums. With over 650 images the book is as much a source of inspiration for burgeoning artists as it is an instructional guide. The authors, who have all worked as fantasy illustrators, offer tips on tools and techniques, choosing color schemes, achieving depth, and much more. The book also encourages using different mediums and covers the basics of a wide range of techniques including paints, inks, computer graphics and 3D animation."
--Protoview.com