The Fantasy Illustrator's Technique Book (Quarto Book)
(back cover)From conception to publication, the fantasy artist uses a wide range of skills to create magical, mythical, and monstrous characters and worlds of wonder. This indispensable book provides a thorough grounding in the tools and techniques you will need to produce spellbinding fantasy artwork in both traditional and digital media.Each unit is devoted to a different element of fantasy art: find out where to look for inspiration; how to visualize the unreal; interpret narrative; bend the traditional rules of anatomy, perspective, and composition to create dramatic effects; render and color your work using pencils, paint, and pixels.Experiment with different genres and create truly magical settings with extraordinary characters, from terrifying ogres and trolls to mischievous imps and fairies. Take your work to the next level and discover how to become a professional fantasy artist with advice and tips on how to present, promote, and sell your finished artwork.GARY A. LIPPINCOTThas been a fantasy painter and professional illustrator for the past 20 years. His work has been featured in graphic novels, young adult fantasy novels, children's picture books, magazines, calendars, and even jigsaw puzzles. He has won two prestigious Chesley awards and has been nominated for a Hugo award. His artwork has graced the covers of books written by some of the most respected fantasy authors (Ursula Le Guin, Tanith Lee, J.R.R. Tolkien, Andre Norton, Charles De Lint, and others.) He lives in Massachusetts.