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Stanko, John.
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Fantasy in art.
Figure drawing.
Drawing -- Technique.
Human figure in art.
Dragons in art.
Comic books, strips, etc. -- Authorship.
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Stanko, John.
Fantasy in art.
Figure drawing.
Drawing -- Technique.
Human figure in art.
Dragons in art.
Comic books, strips, etc. -- Authorship.
MARC Display
Mastering
fantasy
art
:
drawing
dynamic
characters
:
people
,
poses
,
creatures
&
more
/ John Stanko.
by
Stanko, John.
Impact Books, [2014]
Call #:
743.87 S786m
Subjects
Fantasy
in
art
.
Figure
drawing
.
Drawing
-- Technique.
Human figure in
art
.
Dragons in
art
.
Comic books, strips, etc. -- Authorship.
ISBN:
9781440329586 (pbk.)
1440329583 (pbk.)
Alternate title:
Fantasy
art
:
drawing
dynamic
characters
:
people
,
poses
,
creatures
&
more
Description:
144 pages : color illustrations. ; 28 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
Summary:
"Bring the power of realism to your
fantasy
drawings. Great
fantasy
art
transports viewers to a realm where the impossible becomes less so, and all manner of strange beasts and beings dwell. It takes
more
than fierce imagination to create these worlds. Great reference photos make it easier to draw what you actually see, providing that all-important link to reality that allows
fantasy
art
to take flight. How to use photo references of models and props to create
more
accurate, interesting and unique
characters
and drawings. Start by learning the dos and don'ts of working with a model, how to set up your lighting, and what makes a strong reference photos versus a bad one. Then follow along with 16 step-by-step demonstrations as master gaming artist John Stanko brings to life wizards, sorceresses, barbarians, elves, vampires, dragons and
more
. Starting with individual
characters
and working toward compositions with multiple figures and action
poses
, you'll learn how to go beyond the reference to create bold and original
fantasy
scenes of your own imagining. 16 action-packed demonstrations offer expert advice and strategies for: Creating an imaginative cast of
characters
and
creatures
. Selecting the best
poses
, perspective and lighting. Developing authentic costumes and one-of-a-kind weaponry. Composing a battle scene. Seamlessly combining photo references with digital editing.
Drawing
fantastic landscapes. John Stanko is an assistant professor of graphic design at the University of South Florida at Saint Petersburg. He has created hundreds of illustrations for the gaming industry. His work can be seen at stankoillustration.com"--Provided by publisher.
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