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Discover the creative processes and intriguing inspirations behind
the work of leading fantasy artist John Howe - conceptual designer
on The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy - in this comprehensive
practical art book. Brings together Fantasy Art Workshop and
Fantasy Drawing Workshop into a combined volume, fully updated and
with new art. Examines in fascinating detail over 150 of the
artist's outstanding sketches, drawings and paintings, plus the
techniques and stories behind each. Leads you step-by-step through
a range of specially commissioned drawing and painting
demonstrations that reveal John's renowned artistic approach in
action. Discusses the rewarding journey into fantasy art, from the
first steps of building a compelling portfolio to book
illustration, graphic novels and the big screen. This book will
appeal to artists and fans of John Howe's work by leading you
step-by-step through a range of specially commissioned
demonstrations, sketches and finished paintings, some designed
specifically for this book, that reveal John's renowned artistic
approach in action, plus the techniques and stories behind each. It
covers a wide range of subjects, beginning with the creative
process, exploring where inspiration comes from, looking at
narratives and themes, gathering reference materials, organizing
your working environment, and protecting and storing artwork. Howe
covers drawing materials and explores drawing and painting fantasy
beings from initial inspiration and approaches to characters,
symbolism and accoutrements. He begins by showing how to create
different types of male and female archetypes, humans in action,
armour and weapons, faces, expressions and hands, hair and
costumes, and goes on to explain how to create different types of
fantasy beasts: talons, wings, fangs and fire, and noble animals,
interspersed throughout with exciting case studies. The book also
explores fantasy landscapes and architecture and balancing light
and dark atmospheres. The final section of the book provides
further inspiration and guidance on presenting work in various
forms, including film work, book covers and advertising, all areas
John Howe has vast experience in. The foreword is written by
groundbreaking film director Terry Gilliam, with an afterword by
Alan Lee, John's partner on the conceptual design for The Lord of
the Rings movie trilogy and Oscar-winning illustrator.
This volume brings together performance texts from nine productions
by the experimental theatre company Lightwork and one playtext from
Lightwork's precursor company Academy Productions, presented
between 1997 and 2011. Lightwork specialized in collaboratively
created and multimedia performance. The company also experimented
with several performance forms that emerged at the turn of the
twenty-first century, including verbatim and site-specific
approaches. Because of this, the texts cover a range of forms and
formats - scripted plays such as Here's What I Did With My Body One
Day by Dan Rebellato and Blavatsky by Clare Bayley; multimedia
adaptations of classical myths such as Back At You (based on the
story of Echo and Narcissus) and Once I was Dead (based on the
story of Daedalus and Icarus); site-specific experiments such as
The Good Actor, which took place in various spaces across Hoxton
Hall, a Victorian theatre in London's East End; and the use of
verbatim witness testimony from the Court of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, War Crimes section in Sarajevo Story. The defining
aspect of the Lightwork aesthetic is that multimedia and
scenographic experimentation does not come at the expense of the
mainstays of dramatic theatre: character, story and emotional
resonance. What lies at the heart of the Lightwork shows you will
encounter here are human-scale stories: relationships between
lovers or family members, confrontations with the past (both as
personal and as cultural history) and, in many cases, matters of
life or death that entail wrestling with causality, consequence and
fate. The twelve-year span covered by this work reflects a period
in British performance practice when the interrelation of page and
stage, process and production, text and 'non-text', were being
radically rethought. In the collaborative and processual theatre
making that Lightwork exemplifies, the text may be one element
among many and is more likely to be the outcome of the process than
its precursor. How do such playtexts (or performance texts) differ
from those that are conceived and scripted by a single desk-based
playwright in advance of the rehearsal? What gaps are left when the
work of many hands is channelled through the pen (or keyboard) of
one among them? The texts featured in this volume represent a
number of answers to these questions about the nature of writing
for the stage. The performance texts are each preceded (and
sometime followed) by short essays written by some of the many
people who have been involved in productions by Lightwork,
including established academics and theatre practitioners: David
Annen, Clare Bayley, Gregg Fisher, Sarah Gorman, Andy Lavender,
Aneta Mancewicz, Bella Merlin, Alex Mermikides, Jo Parker, Dan
Rebellato, and Ayse Tashkiran. Their contributions reflect the
collaborative nature of the company and the respect that it
accorded the various disciplinary perspectives that make up a
theatre company. There are sections on scenography, sound design
and technical operation, as well as on those crafts that might more
usually draw attention: directing, writing and acting. These
contributions offer an insight into the collaborative,
multi-layered and sometimes messy business of their creation from
an individual maker's or spectator's point of view. This book will
be invaluable for those who are making, studying or researching
performance in the twenty-first century, and an essential resource
for the rehearsal room. Primary readership will include
researchers, educators, students and practitioners interested in
creative practice, theatre-making, integrated design and
performance, and contemporary theatre. It will be an important
resource for those on theatre and performance courses at all
levels, as well as acting, theatre and performance design,
dramaturgy and direction courses, creative writing courses and
media arts programmes. It will have appeal for general readers
interested in new texts and processes in theatre and performance,
and individual texts are likely to be of interest to specialist
researchers working in related fields - for example performance and
the occult (Blavatsky), performance and conflict (Sarajevo Story).
The whys and hows of the various aspects of landscape painting: angles and consequent values, aerial and linear perspective, painting of trees, emotional properties of line and mass in composition, light, unity of tone, plus information on canvas, palette, brushes and other materials and techniques. 34 reproductions of paintings by John Carlson. 58 explanatory diagrams. Index.
This inspiring sketchbook is part of the new "20 Ways "series from
Quarry Books, designed to offer artists, designers, and doodlers a
fun and sophisticated collection of illustration fun. Each spread
features 20 inspiring illustrated examples of 45 themes-cat,
giraffe, seal, elephant, whale and much, much more-over 900
drawings, with blank space for you to draw your take on" 20 Ways to
Draw a Cat."This is not a step-by-step technique book--rather, the
stylized animals are simplified, modernized, and reduced to the
most basic elements, showing you how simple abstract shapes and
forms meld to create the building blocks of any item that you want
to draw. Each of the 20 interpretations provides a different,
interesting approach to drawing a single item, providing loads of
inspiration for your own drawing. Presented in the author's
uniquely creative style, this engaging and motivational practice
book provides a new take on the world of sketching, doodling, and
designing.
This compilation of lessons brings together the simplest characters
from the' Master Guide to Drawing Anime' series for beginning anime
artists. Readers will learn how to use simple templates to draw the
head from different angles, bodies of characters from different age
groups and authentic anime hairstyles and fashions. Next, they'll
see, step by step, how to draw dozens of the most popular character
types and the emotions and attitudes that make them compelling.
Learn dynamic sketching and watercolor techniques for creating
cityscapes, landscapes, figures and faces, still lifes, and more,
enhancing the story you want to tell with form, line, and color.
Discover incredible methods and tips for creating dramatic street
scenes and vivid landscapes, and capturing dynamic figures and
graphic architectural details. Artist Alex Hillkurtz-a top
Hollywood storyboard artist, international workshop instructor, and
Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society-presents
fundamental concepts of sketching with pencil and pen for a number
of popular genres. Discover simple ways to jot down spontaneous
ideas in pencil, capture rough details in ink, and add watercolor
for extra depth and interest. Make sketching more enjoyable by
adopting innovative techniques that will make a difference in your
practice, and your artwork. No matter your experience or skill
level, you'll benefit from learning: Compositions that draw the eye
How to avoid common sketching mistakes Ways to create light and
shadow to define shapes and add interest Successful ways to use
negative space The importance of perspective in creating depth Easy
color washes that create drama Get started today, and fill your
sketchbooks with unique drawings and paintings you will be proud
of. The For Artists series expertly guides and instructs artists at
all skill levels who want to develop their classical drawing and
painting skills and create realistic and representational art.
Learn how to draw your favorite feathered friends! *Named One of
the 54 Best Colored Pencil Drawing Books of All Time by
BookAuthority* Drawing Cute Birds in Colored Pencil offers simple
step-by-step drawing instructions that help you to learn how to
draw your favorite birds. Adorable birds like robins, owls,
penguins, and bluebirds come alive with vibrant color and beautiful
detail on the paper, thanks to the how-to guide in this clever
book. Sharpen your best colored pencils because you'll be using
them to add loads of colored feathers, little beaks, and fine
details in your drawings. Before you know it, you'll be surrounded
by a wide array of beautiful feathered friends. Make learning to
draw easy-and make all your drawings cute-with the Drawing Cute
series from Quarry Books.
Selecting perfect colour combinations has never been easier! By
popular demand, Joen Wolfrom has designed a durable,
colour-accurate, double-sided, multi-purpose colour wheel that is
perfectly sized for use in your studio, workroom, office, or sewing
room. It's easily transportable! One side of the wheel features 24
pure colours with 4 essential colour-plan wheels for each colour.
The opposite side shows a range of each pure colour's tints,
shades, and tones. Pure-colour wedges are slotted so you can
audition colours (fabrics, paint swatches, etc.) alongside them to
ensure a perfect match.
Fine Art Screenprinting explains the thrilling process of pushing
ink through a mesh to produce large areas of vibrant colour. With
step-by-step examples, it explains the many and varied ways of
creating your designs as prints. It also encourages you to
experiment, to achieve exciting and unexpected results. Written for
beginners and enthusiasts, it will inspire and stretch artists to
try new techniques and ideas. This new book covers the equipment
and materials found in the printmaking studio and explains the
screenprinting process and how to use positives with
photo-sensitive emulsion. There is advice on printing techniques
such as making prints from paper stencils and mono-printing and it
also gives full guidance on screenprinting kits for use at home.
An exciting new approach to flower painting with step-by-step
demonstrations for creating contemporary flower portraits and
landscapes that are truly unique.This is more than a 'how-to' on
flower painting. It is a guide encouraging artists to explore new
and exciting ways to create flower paintings bursting with
individuality and moving towards a contemporary and impressionist
style.Mixed-media artist Soraya French, well known for her
gloriously vibrant flower paintings, shares the secrets of her
work, with expert advice on all aspects of this endlessly rewarding
subject. The book covers: *Colours, shapes, patterns and textures
particular to various flowers through the seasons, from fresh green
foliage in the spring to rich red and gold hues in the autumn. *How
to incorporate flowers in both still life and landscape paintings,
pictured in woodlands, seascapes, meadows and hedgerows as well as
vases. *How to assemble the perfect palette for flower painting and
how to mix vibrant secondary colours, subtle tints and natural
greens. *The huge range of painting materials available today, from
traditional watercolour to vividly coloured wax pastels to
innovative textural mediums such as crackle paste and glass bead
gel. *The secrets of good composition and how to lead the eye
around a painting, giving a sense of rhythm and movement while
maintaining unity and harmony.Packed with exciting new ideas and
illustrated with stunning examples of Soraya's own work, this book
will take your flower painting to a new level and help you find
your unique visual voice.
""Anyone who can hold a pencil can learn to draw with some
degree of proficiency," Bert Dodson proclaims."
In this book he shares a complete drawing system that you can
use for any subject or type of drawing-even if you doubt your
ability to draw. It's based on fifty-five "keys to drawing," which
are introduced at a comfortable pace. The keys are interspersed
with dozens of practice exercises that help you learn by doing.
You'll learn how to: Restate, focus, map and intensify.Free
your hand action, and then learn to control it.Convey the illusions
of light, depth and texture.Stimulate your imagination through
"creative play"
Claire Waite Brown provides all the key techniques such as mixing,
blending, scumbling, sgraffito, hatching, and feathering in over
100 visual sequences. There is advice on composing your painting,
using colour, adding highlights and shadows and creating textured
effects. The step-by-step demonstrations range from landscapes and
flowers to portraits and still life. You'll find plenty to inspire
you with this captivating medium with beautiful examples in
full-colour photography.
A stunningly illustrated, project-based book on drawing and
painting for the beginner. Divided into three sections: drawing,
watercolour, and oil painting, it includes more than 30 original
projects for you to try, such as a vase of flowers in pencils, a
stormy scene using watercolours, and a Tuscan terrace in oils. It
presents practical and easy-to-follow text with over 475
step-by-step photographs clearly showing the creation of each
picture.
This is a hands-on guide to learning to draw in perspective. It is
partly about learning to draw a set of straight lines that meet at
a point. And it's partly about learning to look at what is around
you, and spot where those invisible straight lines might be
located. It's a book for anyone who wants to draw or paint-in any
genre and in any medium. And it's not weighed down with theory -
although everything you will need to know is explained. Most of
all, it gives you exercises to play with. You can put your
observational skills to the test with the "image quiz"
features-where you take a pen and draw in all the vanishing points
onto the book itself. Or use the special "perspective chambers" to
draw objects onto an existing scene, keeping it all in the right
perspective: think of it as a kind of 3D doodling. By the time you
get to the end of the book, you will understand how perspective
works and be able to apply it intuitively without a ruler or
drafting table. The whole concept will feel like a sixth sense. And
you can get on with being creative. There is also a 30-page
workbook to put your skills to the test!
These 90 magnificent designs--from elaborately detailed elephants
to skulls, dragons, and eagles--just beg to be colored in. Use them
for meditative downtime . . . or to inspire a real tattoo!
Clay-sculpting royalty 'The Shiflett Brothers' offer unique insight
into their practices and the techniques used to create their
stunning fantasy characters. Learning from the biggest and best
creators in any industry is a rare and sought after opportunity. In
this book, clay-sculpting royalty "The Shiflett Brothers" guide us
through their creative journey as well as sharing in-depth insight
into the processes they use to create their dynamic and captivating
fantasy sculpts. Joined by fellow esteemed sculptors Simon Lee,
Aris Kolokontes, and Forest Rogers, the Shifletts bring together a
collection of visually led step-by-step tutorials that are sure to
broaden your creative horizons and add an expansive set of
practical skills to your sculpting arsenal. With studio-quality
photography and a how-to section on creating the Shiflett's very
own tools, this book is a prize possession for any member of the
brothers' huge and loyal fan base and as an exhilarating follow-on
from the popular Beginner's Guide to Sculpting Characters in Clay.
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