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Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art)
by Gurney, James
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- ISBN 10
- 0740785508
- ISBN 13
- 9780740785504
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Andrews McMeel Pub. New. Special order direct from the distributor
Synopsis
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
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- Russell Books Ltd
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- ING9780740785504
- Title
- Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art)
- Author
- Gurney, James
- Book Condition
- New
- Quantity Available
- 20
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0740785508
- ISBN 13
- 9780740785504
- Publisher
- Andrews McMeel Pub
- Place of Publication
- Kansas City, Missouri
- This edition first published
- 2009
- LCCN
- 2009015708
- Dewey
- 709.03/43
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