Sketching from the Imagination: Sci-Fi


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An inspiring collection of drawings and articles exploring the sketchbooks and artistic practices of 50 talented sci-fi concept artists.




Addictive Sketcher


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Giving an insight into how this inspiring and talented artist works, The Addictive Sketcher passes on Adebanji Alade's infectious enthusiasm and will have the reader reaching for a pencil or pen to have a go. Adebanji has a skill and a passion for speaking and motivating his audience in a fun and engaging way, and this is reflected in his writing style. Lively, stimulating and instructive, it is packed with numerous examples of the author’s sketches as well as examples of his vibrant finished paintings. Covering pencils, coloured pencils, charcoal and graphite, along with finished oil paintings, this book provides a fascinating insight into the author’s techniques. Adebanji’s work covers a broad range of subjects, including landscapes, portraits, crowd scenes, urban scenes and seascapes. He’s particularly well known for his portraits and working outdoors capturing the life of London where he lives. This book includes examples from a range of subject areas.




Sketching from the Imagination


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An inspiring collection of drawings and articles exploring the sketchbooks and artistic practices of 50 talented character artists.




Sketching from the Imagination


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Sketching from the Imagination: Monsters & Creatures showcases sketches and insights by fifty artists from the field of creature design.




Sketching from the Imagination - Dark Arts


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An inspiring collection of dark and macabre drawings and articles exploring the sketchbooks and artistic practices of 50 talented artists.







Beginner's Guide to Sketching


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From robots and spaceships to aliens, Beginner's Guide to Sketching: Robots, Vehicles & Sci-fi Concepts is a perfect book for hobbyists and sci-fi fans.




How to Draw and Paint Science Fiction Art


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"Aspiring art students who have a special interest in science fiction-inspired graphic novels, computer games, book illustrations, and posters will find the help they're looking for in this comprehensive self-teaching course. The author instructs on ways to blend the exotic with the familiar in order to create believable yet dramatic future cityscapes, vehicles, extraterrestrial creatures, and more. From rough concept to finished illustration, his book shows artists how to convert their imaginings into dynamic and memorable images. He deals with all standard media, from pencil and acrylics to digital software, and he shows students how to blend colors in ways that give their pictures ethereal and futuristic atmospheres. Each lesson includes an "Idea File " sidebar feature that offers special tips and useful insights. Art students will also find helpful cross-references to closely related lessons. Vivid, how-to illustrations in color fill virtually every page of this highly instructive book"--Publisher's description.




Character Design Collection: Heroines


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New series Character Design Collection features 50 expert artists using professional techniques and approaches to create a library of inspiring sketches.




Mastering Drawing the Human Figure


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This comprehensive handbook for drawing the human figure is by a veteran instructor of the Art Students League of New York. Both a guide and a reference, it is suitable for all: novices, students, and professionals. Numerous illustrations with commentary cover the basic structure of the head and body, light and shade, the proper use of line, conveying action, depicting drapery, and much more.