Masters and Legends of Fantasy Art, 2nd Expanded Edition: Techniques for Drawing, Painting & Digital Art from Fantasy Legends (Fox Chapel Publishing) Dozens of In-Depth Interviews & Workshops

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Uncover the secrets of the fantasy art masters!

17 interviews and 24 workshops from the biggest names in the genreStep-by-step tutorials on everything from painting in watercolor to getting a traditional look digitallyFeatured artists include Frank Frazetta, H.R. Giger, Syd Mead, Boris Vallejo, and moreExpanded new edition adds 2 new artist interviews and 3 new workshopsCore skills section offers basic training on techniques

Masters and Legends of Fantasy Art, 2nd Expanded Edition is the ultimate guide to fantasy, sci-fi, and comic art techniques, advice, and theory. Packed with in-depth interviews and amazing workshops from the biggest names in the genre, you’ll learn everything you need to know to paint like these fantasy art masters, with advice from legendary talents like Frank Frazetta, H.R. Giger, Syd Mead, Boris Vallejo, and more.

Discover how to create classic fantasy, imaginative sci-fi, and comic art, with advice on how to tell visual stories, make inspired illustrations, and create strong characters. You’ll also learn how to paint better spaceships, faeries, aliens, and elf rangers, with plenty of tips about creating a traditional or modern look using digital techniques, as these star artists reveal their secrets for designing and painting classic fantasy illustrations using modern tools of the trade like Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, and Wacom tablets.

A core skills section offers tips and techniques on basic topics such as drawing dynamic poses, using custom brushes, and rendering realistic materials like skin, hair, cloth, fur, scales, and shiny metal. A free download link offers video workshops with the artists, layered image files and more.

Featured artists in the new 2nd Expanded Edition include:

Frank FrazettaH.R. GigerSyd MeadBoris Vallejo & Julie BellJames GurneyChris FossCharles VessAdam HughesAndrew JonesBrian FroudDave GibbonsJean “Moebius” GiraudRaymond Swanland…and many more!

From the Publisher

Blade Runner concept art by Francis Tsai

Fantasy Art Gallery

Get inspired by some of fantasy’s most iconic images by legendary artists like:

Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell Han Rudolf Giger Craig Mullins William Stout Nicholas “Sparth” Bouvier Aaron Sims Luis Royo And more!

Uncover the Secrets of the Fantasy Art Masters

Create Your Own Sci-Fi and Comic Art

Masters and Legends of Fantasy Art, 2nd Expanded Edition is the ultimate guide to fantasy, sci-fi, and comic art techniques, advice, and theory.

Renowned artists reveal their secrets for creating fantasy illustrations from spaceships and aliens to Faeries and elf rangers.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this is the perfect addition to any fantasy lover’s library!

Dozens of in-depth interviews and workshops from the biggest names in fantasy Step-by-step tutorials on everything from painting in watercolor to getting a traditional look digitally Core skills section offers basic training on techniques Expanded new edition adds 2 new artist interviews and 3 new workshops

The Ultimate Guide to Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Comic Book Art

Interviews and Workshops

Read inspiring, eye-opening interviews with your favorite fantasy artists! Renowned artists will help walk you through over 20 workshops like how to paint in watercolor, how to use custom textures, and how to paint Catwoman.

Core Skills and Techniques

Learn invaluable fantasy art techniques and core skills on how to draw combat, magical, and quest fantasy poses as well as how to use custom brushes, render realistic materials, and more!

Professional Tips and Tricks

Get advice from the masters! Legendary fantasy artists provide tips and tricks from painting an Elf ranger to creating powerful poses, so you can draw like the pros.

“Full of inspiration and advice for artists of all levels.” —ARTFRECK

“Outstanding…for those interested in the creation of SF/F art” —MUDDY COLORS

A Whole World of Fantasy and Sci-Fi Art

Superheroes

Read intriguing interviews and explore workshops with renowned comic artists like Dave Gibbons, Adam Hughes, Dan Scott, Mike Mignola, Brothers HIldebrandt, Charles Vess, Frank Frazetta, and many more!

Spaceships and Aliens

Read eye-opening interviews with Fantasy legends like Brian Froud, Melanie Delon, Dan Scott, John Kearney, Raymond Swanland, and others.

Faeries and Elf Rangers

Explore the out of this world works of Peter Oedekoven, Jean “Moebius” Giraud, William Stout, Chris Foss, Syd Mead, Wayne D. Barlowe, and other marvelous sci-fi artists, including incredible interviews and workshops.

Fantasy Game Art

Explore the art of Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft in interviews with Larry Elmore, Todd Lockwood, and Ralph Horsley!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fox Chapel Publishing; 2nd Expanded edition (September 10, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1565239504
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1565239500
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.5 x 10.9 inches