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Item Information   Copy / Holding Information     More Content       More by this author     Stanko, John.     Subjects     Fantasy in art.     Figure drawing.     Drawing -- Technique.     Human figure in art.     Dragons in art.     Comic books, strips, etc. -- Authorship.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Stanko, John.       by title:      Mastering fantasy ar...       by call number:      743.87 S786m     Search the Web     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. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Central Library Adult Nonfiction 743.87 S786m Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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