Ultimate Fantasy Art

Every fantasy adventure needs an adventurer! Readers only need choose whether they want an Amazonian heroine, an intrepid swordsman, or another beautifully rendered character to star in their next illustrated masterpiece. Young illustrators will appreciate the step-by-step process that makes each figure an achievable depiction, whether they're beginners or seasoned artists. After mastering the characters, they'll be guided in making a final dramatic scene in which their heroes will face certain doom. Drawing techniques and tips from the pros make this volume a must for every artist's collection.

Fantasy might bring to mind wizards in caves, heroes on mountaintops, and elves in forests, but don't forget urban magic. Yes, magical beings are found in the foul sewers of cities and in the darkest alleys of the tallest buildings. An ordinary man on the street may be a paranormal investigator. This inventive volume teaches young artists fundamental drawing techniques through step-by-step projects. Additional tips and tricks featured throughout will ensure that drawing skills rise to the next level, while inspiring pictures and engaging text will prompt hours of creative storytelling through illustration.

Steampunk is the science fantasy genre combining steam-powered technology in a retro world. With that motivating blend in mind, this attention-grabbing volume guides artists through many possibilities for populating their steampunk world, including steam-powered androids, airships, and treasure hunters. They'll start with a stick figure and learn how to fine-tune it into a fully colored 3-D illustration. The step-by-step instructions, infused with essential drawing techniques, can be employed in designing and drawing any number of figures, in the fantasy realm or the real world. This motivating book is a must-have for illustrators and readers of the steampunk genre.

In the fantasy world, every thump, bump, roar, or growl could be a demonic dragon, menacing minotaur, or horrifying hydra ready to strike. This valuable guide helps young artists harness the powers of their imagination so they can create a whole universe of awesome fantasy monsters. It shows them how to animate them with a touch of magical energy. From terrible teeth to cruel claws, this motivating book offers step-by-step instructions about how to transform a blank sheet of paper into a hulking, bloodthirsty beast. Artists will learn the tips that professional illustrators turn to when creating the fictional worlds we know and love.

Imagine a remote village on a moonlit night. A nearby dense forest is alive with eerie echoes. This is Gothic-horror territory, a world of vampires, werewolves, and those brave enough to face them! Fantasy enthusiasts will love reading about each featured supernatural being and musing how it will fit into the next illustrated tale they weave. How-to sketches are accompanied by gorgeous full-color illustrations that will motivate artists of all levels. Whether readers are beginners or advanced in their illustration skills, there are plenty of clever tricks and tips to learn and add to their creative repertoire.

Most fantasy stories come down to a pivotal battle between good and evil. Which intrepid hero will dare take on the venomous villain? Sometimes, the perfect place to find inspiration for an illustrator's protagonist is history. This volume demonstrates that the past is rife with figures, both historical and mythical, who can serve as muses for a fantasy figure. Fairy queens, samurai, and knights are some of the characters readers will learn to draw through simple instructions accompanied by helpful illustrations. Perspective, 3-D shapes, and color palettes are just some of the essential topics explored that will take young drawers to the next echelon of illustration.