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John Howe's Ultimate Fantasy Art Academy
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Inspiration, working methods and techniques for drawing and painting fantasy worlds by John Howe.
Discover the creative processes and fascinating sources of inspiration behind the work of leading fantasy artist John Howe – concept designer on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies – in this comprehensive practical art book.
This book will appeal to both artists and fans of John Howe’s work, leading them step by step through over 150 of the artist’s demonstrations, sketches and finished paintings, which reveal John’s renowned artistic approach in action, as well as the techniques and stories behind each image.
Howe explores how to draw and paint fantasy creatures, from initial inspiration and approaches to characters, through to symbolism and accoutrements. He begins by showing how to create different types of male and female archetypes, humans in motion, armour and weapons, faces, expressions and hands, hair and costumes, and then goes on to explain how to create different types of fantasy beasts: talons, wings, fangs and fire, as well as noble animals, interspersed throughout with exciting case studies.
The book also explores fantasy landscapes and architecture, and how to balance light and dark atmospheres. The final section provides further inspiration and guidance on presenting your work in various forms, including film work, book covers and advertising – all areas in which John Howe has extensive experience.
The foreword is written by ground-breaking film director Terry Gilliam, with an afterword by Oscar-winning illustrator Alan Lee, John’s partner on the conceptual design for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN 13/EAN: 9781446308929
Size: 216 × 280 mm
Pages: 224
Language: English
Article nr: 136290
