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Review from Imagine FX - Finlay Cowan is known for producing fantasy art books and this one about character creation doesn't disappoint. --Imagine FX
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There are over 50 stunning examples featured, offering inspiration and guidance to aspiring fantasy artists. Easy-to-follow demonstrations guide the reader through the stages of creating fantasy artwork in a range of mediums, while there are lots more examples and galleries of work to use as a source of instruction and ideas. This books not only shows how to develop and range of images, but shows how to bring the characters to life with emotion, movement and action. It also deals with computer-generated digital art, and gives hints and tips on showcasing finished work.
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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Then you will DIE for this!
I first found this book in my local library. Entranced by the beautiful cover picture, I opened, expecting it to be either on watercolour techniques, or pictures of stick drawings being built up by pipes. How wrong I was!
Finlay Cowan has put his heart straight into this book. Each meticulous detail of fantasy drawings- people, equipment, events, etc- is individually categorized. It unearths depths never added to in other books- for instance, the way artists draw Dragon scales, layer by layer- and punctuates it with examples of his own work.
Every page is filled with a bestiary of fanciful imaginings, labelled to demonstrate the exact techniques- and, just to show you it CAN be done, there is a work of art from a famous fantasy artist, including the illustrator for the Lord of the Rings books.
Plus, for those people fed up with trying to get the computer to obey, the book doesn't stop on paper. The book demonstrates exactly how to succesfully use photoshop-and even how to create CGI illustrations!
If you're sick of step-by step stick drawings, this book will stick with you all the way!
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book not quite knowing what to expect, leafing through the book I found various rich and detailed pictures, which the author uses as examples 'you can create this, eventually too'. And indeed you possibly could if you used this book as the foundation from which to launch into the illustration industry.
It covers techniques using traditional media, and beyond using computer based media, in that it even gives direction (eventually) on using 3D computer art and also artwork with a tablet and stylus.
I feel this is a good starting point for anyone who is curious enough to want to find out about digital art as a medium but was too scared to try, what with not having enough of a basis to propel you into it.
The first few pages seem a tad out of place, and indeed almost put me off when I first read this book, but I pushed beyond them and found they were just a basic discussion and weren't really meant as anything other than a 'this is something you might look out for and even try eventually, as you learn from this book' kindof thing.
All in all, I consider this book to be a very good buy. And indeed its been the one I have been using to break into figure illustration with out of many Manga and animé type reference books I have bought previously, this one comes out tops for me, especially as it takes a separate path compared to the more trendy Manga style, and teaches that you should develop your own style pretty much.
All in all, a great buy, especially if you know someone who's interested in learning illustration or painting of their comic book/film heroes etc.. You cant go far wrong by buying this.
It covers techniques using traditional media, and beyond using computer based media, in that it even gives direction (eventually) on using 3D computer art and also artwork with a tablet and stylus.
I feel this is a good starting point for anyone who is curious enough to want to find out about digital art as a medium but was too scared to try, what with not having enough of a basis to propel you into it.
The first few pages seem a tad out of place, and indeed almost put me off when I first read this book, but I pushed beyond them and found they were just a basic discussion and weren't really meant as anything other than a 'this is something you might look out for and even try eventually, as you learn from this book' kindof thing.
All in all, I consider this book to be a very good buy. And indeed its been the one I have been using to break into figure illustration with out of many Manga and animé type reference books I have bought previously, this one comes out tops for me, especially as it takes a separate path compared to the more trendy Manga style, and teaches that you should develop your own style pretty much.
All in all, a great buy, especially if you know someone who's interested in learning illustration or painting of their comic book/film heroes etc.. You cant go far wrong by buying this.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is not a book for beginners to drawing; in fact, it's not even for those who are intermediate to drawing but rather to background info on fantasy figures. Upon opening the book you will find a guide on what you need for drawing, e.g. pencil, paper ... (duh!). Then you get to the background info on fantasy figures such as possible facial expressions (rage, frowning, etc.). You get plenty of info on possible weapons, a little bit on perspective, but NO instructions on how to actually draw the things. What you can find is two to three steps and then the entire fantasy figure and you have to figure out for yourself how to actually get there. If you're a beginner or intermediate or simply a pro but new to drawing fantasy figures you will be left annoyed because it seems more like the author is showing off his skills without trying to teach you anything.
I've seen plenty of drawing tutorials but this one is by far the worst. In fact, it's not a tutorial but rather a thin book crammed with info on fantasy figures that you would know anyway such as, as said, them being able to frown or look angry.
If you want to learn to draw look elsewhere because this book has too few examples and no instructions whatsoever to actually teach you that.
I've seen plenty of drawing tutorials but this one is by far the worst. In fact, it's not a tutorial but rather a thin book crammed with info on fantasy figures that you would know anyway such as, as said, them being able to frown or look angry.
If you want to learn to draw look elsewhere because this book has too few examples and no instructions whatsoever to actually teach you that.
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Hints and tips galore + Inspiration!
I found this book to be a great inspiration. It has so much in it, covering every type of Fantasy Figure. In doing so it has just 2-4 pages to cover each option. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by Mr. Kevin Ward
Fantasy - the past - the present - the future
A review of any book, no matter what the subject is, is very personal and should only be used as a rough guide, by a reader or a purchaser. Read more
Published on 14 April 2009 by Leslie Taylor
Fantacy Figures Review
This book is a great aid to drawing, it provides a clear, detailed, step by step diagram to each illistration. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by Suzanne O'hara
Absolutely Brilliant
I bought this book after looking at many others on Amazon and i am extremely pleased with it. I could not draw to save my life but with this book i am now able to produce some... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2009 by Mr. Brett Kinsman
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I loved writing and drawing this book and I put a lot into it but it was my first and it has been superseded in quality and content by my other books since - I recommend that... Read more
Published on 12 July 2007 by Finlay Cowan
Great Book
This is a nice book to complement the others on my bookself of a similar type. It has some nice walkthrough type sections and good ideas for different types of characters, aswell... Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2007 by simon
Near enough perfect, deserves 4.5
The actual drawing work and information in this book is fantastic. It is packed full of all sorts of things that might be relevant to an artist. Read more
Published on 27 Dec 2006 by Ms. E. Kemp
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