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Imaginative Realism : How to Paint What Doesn't Exist by James Gurney (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAndrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN-100740785508
ISBN-139780740785504
eBay Product ID (ePID)72972248
Product Key Features
Book TitleImaginative Realism : How to Paint What Doesn't Exist
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2009
TopicSubjects & Themes / Science Fiction & Fantasy, Techniques / Painting, Study & Teaching, History / General
GenreArt
AuthorJames Gurney
Book SeriesJames Gurney Art Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight32.2 Oz
Item Length10.5 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2009-015708
ReviewsMore than an instruction book, this is a guide for fans of science fiction and fantasy. (Sue Brettingen, Model Retailer), More than an instruction book, this is a guide for fans of science fiction and fantasy. (Sue Brettingen, Model Retailer), More than an instruction book, this is a guide for fans of science fiction and fantasy. (Sue Brettingen, Model Retailer)
Dewey Edition22
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal709.03/43
SynopsisSee and shape the world in a way you never before imagined with this realistic fantasy illustration guide from award-winning artist and author James Gurney. In Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist , Dinotopia creator James Gurney instructs and inspires beginning artists and fans of fantasy art, sharing his uncanny ability to incorporate amazing detail and imagination into stunningly realistic fantasy settings and teaching, 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. Alongside a survey of imaginative paintings from the Renaissance to the golden Age of American illustration, the book explains not just techniques like sketching and composition, but 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, 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, Aguide to realistically representing the world of imagination, for beginners and professionals and everyone in between.
LC Classification NumberND1505.G87 2009
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- 15 Jun, 2021
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This book has really good ideas, especially regarding the use of small models of the subject.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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