Imaginative realism: how to paint what doesn't exist
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Kansas City, MO : Andrews McMeel Pub., [2009].
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Book
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1st ed.
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223 pages : illustrations (chiely color) ; 28 cm
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Gurney, J. (2009). Imaginative realism: how to paint what doesn't exist. Kansas City, MO, Andrews McMeel Pub.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Gurney, James, 1958-. 2009. Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist. Kansas City, MO, Andrews McMeel Pub.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Gurney, James, 1958-, Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist. Kansas City, MO, Andrews McMeel Pub, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Gurney, James. Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist. Kansas City, MO, Andrews McMeel Pub, 2009.
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Overview: An award-winning fantasy artist and the creator of Dinotopia, James Gurney instructs and inspires in Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist. Renowned for his uncanny ability to incorporate amazing detail and imagination into stunningly realistic fantasy settings, James Gurney teaches budding artists and fans of fantasy art step-by-step the techniques that won him worldwide critical acclaim. This groundbreaking work examines the practical methods for creating believable pictures of imaginary subjects, such as dinosaurs, ancient Romans, alien creatures, and distant worlds. Beginning with a survey of imaginative paintings from the Renaissance to the golden Age of American illustration, the book then goes on to explain not just techniques like sketching and composition, but also the fundamentals of believable world building including archaeology, architecture, anatomy for creatures and aliens, and fantastic engineering. It concludes with details and valuable advice on careers in fantasy illustration, including video game and film concept art and toy design. More than an instruction book, this is the ultimate reference for fans of science fiction and fantasy illustration.
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English
ISBN:
9780740785504, 0740785508
UPC:
050837265172
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Overview: An award-winning fantasy artist and the creator of Dinotopia, James Gurney instructs and inspires in Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist. Renowned for his uncanny ability to incorporate amazing detail and imagination into stunningly realistic fantasy settings, James Gurney teaches budding artists and fans of fantasy art step-by-step the techniques that won him worldwide critical acclaim. This groundbreaking work examines the practical methods for creating believable pictures of imaginary subjects, such as dinosaurs, ancient Romans, alien creatures, and distant worlds. Beginning with a survey of imaginative paintings from the Renaissance to the golden Age of American illustration, the book then goes on to explain not just techniques like sketching and composition, but also the fundamentals of believable world building including archaeology, architecture, anatomy for creatures and aliens, and fantastic engineering. It concludes with details and valuable advice on careers in fantasy illustration, including video game and film concept art and toy design. More than an instruction book, this is the ultimate reference for fans of science fiction and fantasy illustration.
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