Rob Alexander

How to Draw and Paint Fantasy Architecture

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

(back cover) In this how-to guide you'll find the essential art principles and techniques for drawing and painting fantastic buildings and environments, alternate realities, and ancient citadels--and you'll learn the skills that make it all look convincing. Step by step, learn how to use real-world architectural references to create extraordinarily fantastic buildings. A texturing gallery filled with reference material will show you how to capture the differences in surface textures using a range of media, both traditional and digital. You'll also learn to add details such as weathering, carvings, and smoke and fire damage. Once you've developed a comprehensive approach to architectural details and have mastered the necessary rendering techniques, you'll have everything you need to paint or render your fantasy creations effectively. Rob Alexander is the author of Drawing and Painting Fantasy Landscapes and Cityscapes, also published by B.E.S.. He is an illustrator and conceptual artist working in publishing, magazine, computer gaming, and collectable card game markets. He paints fine art, fantasy, science fiction, children's illustrations, and contemporary landscapes, and has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Chesley Award from the Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: BES PUB
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 278mm x 215mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 539g
• ISBN-13: 9780764145353
• ISBN-10: 0764145355
• Artikelnr.: 29367080

Autorenporträt

Rob Alexander is an award-winning Canadian artist whose illustrations appear in magazines, computer games, children's books, and collectable card game markets. He is also the author of Drawing and Painting Fantasy Landscapes and Cityscapes, available in North America from B.E.S..