Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume

Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art)

From the award-winning artist, learn to see and shape the world in a way you never before imagined.

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.

"Gurney's Imaginative Realism is a gold mine for artists who want to create images that sing with authority and delight the viewer with rich otherworldly visuals." --Erik Tiemens, concept artist, Star Wars: Episodes II and III

"Imaginative Realism is an indispensable, flawless reference for vision makers in any discipline to create their own imaginative realms." --Frank M. Costantino, ASAI, SI, FSAI, JARA, cofounder, American Society of Architectural Illustrators
Country USA
Brand Andrews McMeel Publishing
Manufacturer Andrews McMeel Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 3621692
ReleaseDate 2009-10-20
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
UPCs 050837265172
EANs 9780740785504

Country	USA
Brand	Andrews McMeel Publishing
Manufacturer	Andrews McMeel Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	3621692
ReleaseDate	2009-10-20
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
UPCs	050837265172
EANs	9780740785504

Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art)

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