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This is a breathtaking new practical art course that completely demystifies the drawing and sketching techniques of master fantasy artist John Howe. Learn the basics of drawing as John reveals the secrets behind choosing the best materials and the correct methods for holding and using pencils. Presented as a practical art course, the book progresses from basic linear and energy drawing to more advanced drawing and colouring techniques - ideal for both aspiring and experienced artists. Noble warriors and mystical elves stand side-by-side with savage orcs, dragons and other iconic fantasy characters in this highly practical, must-have guide for all aspiring and improving fantasy artists.
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John Howe is one of the world's most renowned fantasy artists, best known for his 20 year stint as an artist on the Tolkien list, and his work as Conceptual Designer alongside Alan Lee on the Lord of the Rings movie series and the forthcoming The Hobbit movie. He is an active member of the worldwide fantasy art community, and holds regular exhibitions and lectures on his work around the world. John lives in Switzerland.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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John's new book Fantasy Drawing Workshop is much more than the drawing course in 10 step-by-step projects as stated on its cover. Following the introduction John takes a brief look at the difference between sketching an drawing before moving onto the nitty gritty, which is not as you'd expect the actual projects, there are a couple of steps to consider first such as how to correctly sharpen your pencil and more importantly how to hold the pencil. Now you may imagine you already know how to hold a pencil, I was quite confident that I could hold one anyway. Well, don't be so sure, the technique looks a bit odd at first it really does work. After a couple of minutes this pencil holding technique gets results. There is more to this book though than showing us how to hold a pencil. The book has suggestions as to what equipment to use along with where and when to sketch, there's also a section on drawing techniques followed by a guide to drawing the human face.
Now, onto the projects; amongst the ten projects contained in the book, from drawing Merlin in graphite to drawing a mermaid in pastel pencils, for me the project to draw Thor and the Giant is my favourite though my Thor looked like he'd been hit with his own hammer a few times. I may never draw like John Howe, but these step by step projects at least bring me closer to achieving the skills to draw fantasy characters and scenes that actually look like something.
If you're into fantasy art you really need to buy this book, if it helps you half as much as it helped me it's worth every penny spent on it.
Now, onto the projects; amongst the ten projects contained in the book, from drawing Merlin in graphite to drawing a mermaid in pastel pencils, for me the project to draw Thor and the Giant is my favourite though my Thor looked like he'd been hit with his own hammer a few times. I may never draw like John Howe, but these step by step projects at least bring me closer to achieving the skills to draw fantasy characters and scenes that actually look like something.
If you're into fantasy art you really need to buy this book, if it helps you half as much as it helped me it's worth every penny spent on it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I spent something like three years at college, on a media course wherein drawing played some significant part. And I finished that course quite convinced that I categorically could not draw. Then, comparatively recently, I became bored enough to pick up a pencil again and give it another go - only to find out that I could draw fairly well after all (guessing my old college lecturer just wasn't a good teacher).
With some newfound ability, I thought to seek out a book that looked interesting - being a Lord of the Rings fan, this one caught my eye. And I'd say I made the right choice. As the previous reviewer notes, the first few pages alone prove invaluable, with Howe's techniques on sharpening and holding a pencil very quickly paying off.
The projects are all thoroughly engrossing and, moreover, rewarding - the satisfaction of finishing the Merlin project for the first time is, for someone who thought he couldn't draw at all, amazingly uplifting. Each project is quite different from the last, and geared toward teaching you something different; the Centaur project alone (my favourite) tutors you in drawing a mount and mounted figure, as well as weapons and armour.
I would note that, as Howe himself notes in the introduction (I think), the book does not contain a set method as some do. The steps in the projects are somewhat open to interpretation and, at times, trial and error will play a role for the reader. However, I believe I learned more through that trial and error than I might have from a more join-the-dots approach.
Ultimately, I would say that this book stands to benefit any given reader. A beginner stands to learn from and enjoy the book, and that enjoyment is just as accessible to a more advanced artist.
With some newfound ability, I thought to seek out a book that looked interesting - being a Lord of the Rings fan, this one caught my eye. And I'd say I made the right choice. As the previous reviewer notes, the first few pages alone prove invaluable, with Howe's techniques on sharpening and holding a pencil very quickly paying off.
The projects are all thoroughly engrossing and, moreover, rewarding - the satisfaction of finishing the Merlin project for the first time is, for someone who thought he couldn't draw at all, amazingly uplifting. Each project is quite different from the last, and geared toward teaching you something different; the Centaur project alone (my favourite) tutors you in drawing a mount and mounted figure, as well as weapons and armour.
I would note that, as Howe himself notes in the introduction (I think), the book does not contain a set method as some do. The steps in the projects are somewhat open to interpretation and, at times, trial and error will play a role for the reader. However, I believe I learned more through that trial and error than I might have from a more join-the-dots approach.
Ultimately, I would say that this book stands to benefit any given reader. A beginner stands to learn from and enjoy the book, and that enjoyment is just as accessible to a more advanced artist.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A really good book that explains very well the techniques of John Howe. I offered it to my husband (who is already good at drawing) and he made a very beautiful drawing the next day. He was really happy of his Christmas gift.
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