Gurney, James
Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist
- ISBN 13:
- 9780740785504
- author:
- Gurney, James
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Andrews McMeel Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 26.52 x 22.81 x 1.5 centimetres
- Genre:
- Painting & art manuals
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
James Gurney's comprehensive guide to creating imaginative realism in art, covering techniques, world-building, and career advice.
This book explores the practical methods for painting believable pictures of imaginary subjects, from dinosaurs to distant worlds. Gurney shares his expertise on sketching, composition, and the fundamentals of world-building, including archaeology, architecture, and anatomy.
With a focus on the techniques that have earned him worldwide critical acclaim, Gurney provides a valuable resource for artists and fans of fantasy art, as well as those interested in careers in illustration, including video game and film concept art and toy design.