A helpful book on the art of landscapingOctober 12, 2008 The book is another helpful guide to see if i'm doing the whole scene right in my drawing.
Indispensible Learning AidFebruary 12, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A lucid and comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of modern fantasy art-making. There are several featured pieces throughout the book which take the reader step-by-step through the artist's creative process, something I found to be enormously instructive. This book won't make anyone a great artist (no book will) but it will certainly help focus and hone one's techniques, as well as introduce some possibilities one may not have considered before.
I'd recommend for anyone from beginner to advanced skill level: beyond that you probably no longer need a book...
Pleasantly SurprisedJanuary 7, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I got this book on a whim because it was a 2 for 1 deal with the "Fantasy Illustrator's Technique book" and I didn't have any expectations for it. I found myself refering to this book a great deal, more than the original book I bought. I used it for techniques on getting depth/distance to paintings, lighting, and for inspiration from pictures of different fantasy landscapes. It had mostly oils and digital art in it. I wish it had more on acrylic techniques, such as specifics on glazing or textures, but oh well, it's been a great buy, and I would recommend it for the mid to advanced level amature artist with fantasy interests.
A FINE ADDITION TO ANY FANTASY LIBRARYApril 25, 2007 14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I dabble in fantasy art, being much better at looking at it than actually creating the stuff myself. I did enjoy this work. While I will never be as good as the work displayed in this book, I use books such as this for inspiration and motivation. This work is well done. It gives some good, basic tips in developing this particular genre of art. It would be difficult to say if this work is good for beginners or if it is only for the advanced student. We all have our own level. I personally found it helpful, interesting and quite motivating. If nothing else, it is fun to thumb through and just look at the wonderful pictures.
Very helpfulMarch 11, 2007 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
For some one like me, who would love to learn how to draw amazing looking and well detailed citys and Landscapes. this book is very helpful, in telling the reader were to start and what the best media to use would be.
in all its a book i would recoment to any one out there who whants to learn how to draw fabules Scapes.
