Description: PorterMonkey presents ... Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art) ISBN:0740785508 Author:Gurney, James Publisher:Andrews McMeel Publishing Release Date:2009-10-20 Seller Category:CRAFT PAINTING & MIXED MEDIA Qty Available:1 Condition:Used: Very Good Sku: 4VG062424E1 Notes: Lovely, well-cared-for softcover. Full-color illustrations, glossy high quality pages. Clean, unmarked interiorâ no highlighting, underlining, creasing or writing. Very light signs of wear to corners -- cover is clean and bright âno rips, stains or tears. Binding is solid, square. Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art). Ships quickly and with care. Description:Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art)-See and shape the world in a way you never before imagined with this realistic fantasy illustration guide from award-winning artist and author James Gurney.-In Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist, Dinotopia creator James Gurney instructs and inspires beginning artists and fans of fantasy art, sharing his uncanny ability to incorporate amazing detail and imagination into stunningly realistic fantasy settings and teaching, step-by-step, the techniques that won him worldwide critical acclaim. This groundbreaking work examines the practical methods for creating believable pictures of imaginary subjects, such as dinosaurs, ancient Romans, alien creatures, and distant worlds.-Alongside a survey of imaginative paintings from the Renaissance to the golden Age of American illustration, the book explains not just techniques like sketching and composition, but the fundamentals of believable world-building, including archaeology, architecture, anatomy for creatures and aliens, and fantastic engineering. It concludes with details and valuable advice on careers in fantasy illustration, including video game and film concept art and toy design.-More than an instruction book, this is the ultimate reference for fans of science fiction and fantasy illustration.-"Gurney's Imaginative Realism is a gold mine for artists who want to create images that sing with authority and delight the viewer with rich otherworldly visuals." –Erik Tiemens, concept artist, Star Wars: Episodes II and III-"Imaginative Realism is an indispensable, flawless reference for vision-makers in any discipline to create their own imaginative realms." –Frank M. Costantino, ASAI, SI, FSAI, JARA, cofounder, American Society of Architectural Illustrators Don't forget to check out other great deals in our eBay Store!!
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Refund will be given as: Money Back
Features: Full Color, Softcover
Type: Art Instruction
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Original Language: English
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Book Title: Imaginative Realism : How to Paint What Doesn't Exist
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Item Height: 0.6 in
Topic: Subjects & Themes / Science Fiction & Fantasy, Techniques / Painting, Study & Teaching, History / General
Publication Year: 2009
Genre: Art
Item Weight: 32.2 Oz
Author: James Gurney
Item Length: 10.5 in
Item Width: 9 in
Book Series: James Gurney Art Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
