100 Ways to Create Fantasy Figures

Author - Francis Tsai ... [Goo?] [Posters]

This Paperback Book item from Impact was reviewed on 4-Nov-2008.

Search ISBN:1600611192 offer from Abebooks or used books from Alibris. 100 Ways to Create Fantasy Figures Reference Book. Classifications : Illustration Commercial Graphic Design Design & Decorative Arts Arts & Photography Subjects Books General AAS Graphic Design Design & Decorative Arts Arts & Photography Subjects Books Specific Objects . Click the following link to view the cover of 100 Ways to Create Fantasy Figures.

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1) Paperback Book 100 Ways to Create Fantasy Figures by Impact. First off, there´s two pieces of advice to any aspiring artist/illustrator:

1. "Wanna be a good artist!? Draw! Wishing won´t make it happen!" - paraphrasing R. Crumb

-and-

2. Practice, practice, practice...


There, that´s it. Anything else from art school to books like this are optional.


So why, especially during a tight financial time, did I eagerly plunk down US$20 for this?


Because it is well written, full of good illustrations by some artists I really like - and - full of good and creative and inspiring advice. I´m a hobby illustrator, although some of my political cartoons have been published (and I mean for $) but am always striving to improve my skills and my favorite subjects are of course in the fantasy/scifi areas.

I´ve skipped a lot of the recent books, considering them too juvenile, such as the MangaMania series, though those are nice. My other favs are the "Drawing and Painting Fantasy Figures", "Drawing and Painting Fantasy Worlds" and the classic "Encyclopedia of Fantasy and Sci-Fi art techniques".¤

2) Paperback Book 100 Ways to Create Fantasy Figures by Impact. Presents 100 exciting and ingenious ways to design and draw better fantasy figures--from developing characters to adding costumes, props and backdrops. Hollywood concept designer Francis Tsai shares tips and tricks for creating imaginative figures, giving readers a unique opportunity to gain guidance from a real pro. Highly accessible and featuring a wealth of ideas, this sourcebook includes an inspirational mix of styles and approaches, with influences ranging from Celtic, Greek, Roman, Oriental and Medieval to 19th Century Gothic--something for every fantasy artist!¤

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