A step-by-step guide to drawing and painting a range of fantasy figures, landscapes and animals. There are over 50 stunning examples featured, offering inspiration and guidance to aspiring fantasy artists. Easy-to-follow demonstrations guide the reader through the stages of creating fantasy artwork in a range of mediums, while there are lots more examples and galleries of work to use as a source of instruction and ideas.
This book not only shows how to develop a range of images, but shows how to bring the characters to life with emotion, movement and action. It deals with pencil, watercolour, acrylic and oils, as well as computer-generated digital art, and gives hints and tips on showcasing finished work.
About the Author
Finlay Cowan has worked as a designer for Pink Floyd since 1993, co-writing and designing the films and animations for their stage shows and website, and has worked for several other artists in the field. He bought and designed a cafe-cinema in Brick Lane, London from 1998, and founded Hinterland films in 2001 with Nick Stone. Finlay is currently writing, directing and producing short films and books.
Published by Search Press, Paperback, 128 pages, ISBN 0715321706