Fantastic Creatures and How to Draw Them
Fantastic Creatures and How to Draw Them

Author: Kev Walker

Publisher: Search Press Limited

Published: 2018-09-17

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 1781266174

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Delve deep into a magical world of Kev Walker, and learn how to draw 30 fascinating, beautiful and curious creatures that wander through it. A renowned comic book artist and illustrator, Kev Walker will help you master the art of sketching and illustrating a collection of marvellous beasts through his how-to-art exercises, accompanied by his fascinating advice and the techniques used by professionals like himself. From elementals that stalk you at night or the beasts that lurk beneath the water to the sand creatures that wander the lonely deserts of North Africa, there is a whole world of terrifyingly beautiful monsters to learn of and inspire you. Find stunning finished illustrations along with exciting ideas, hints, and practical lessons on how to recreate the monster yourself, including suggestions for adding movement and texture. From there, morph this precious-looking book into your very own sketchbook-journal and record and design your own fierce creations on the interactive pages inside. Stick and paste inspiring photographs and drawings onto the pages, work little sketches onto the plain sheets, and paint the amazing minute details that appear on your own beast's form - this will be your personal and ultimate notebook journaling your dark adventures. With dozens of imaginative illustrations to inspire, discover this captivating bestiary now and create your own inky keepsake of these legendary creatures to treasure and share.

ZBrush Characters and Creatures
ZBrush Characters and Creatures

Author: Kurt Papstein

Publisher: 3dtotal Publishing

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781909414136

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Step-by-step guides by industry experts reveal how to get professional results from the revolutionary digital sculpting and painting software ZBrush.

Fundamentals of Creature Design
Fundamentals of Creature Design

Author: 3D Total Publishing

Publisher: 3dtotal Publishing

Published: 2020-07

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781912843121

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The world's best creature designers and concept artists provide a groundbreaking and unique insight into their creative processes and practices.

Creatures
Creatures

Author: Crissy Van Meter

Publisher: Algonquin Books

Published: 2020-01-07

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1643750208

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“[A] kaleidoscopic narrative . . . Tenacious, wildly original, and full of insight.” —San Francisco Chronicle “An alluring, atmospheric debut.” —People A Belletrist Book Club Pick A Most Anticipated Book of the Year Entertainment Weekly • The Millions • Bustle On the eve of Evangeline’s wedding on Winter Island, the groom may be lost at sea, a dead whale is trapped in the harbor, and Evie’s mostly absent mother has shown up out of the blue. From there, in this mesmerizing, provocative debut, the narrative flows back and forth through time as Evie reckons with her complicated upbringing—a weed-dealing, charming but neglectful father, a wild-child best friend—in this lush land off the coast of Southern California. With wit, love, and bracing flashes of anger, Creatures probes the complexities of family and abandonment, guilt and forgiveness, betrayal and grief—and exerts a pull as strong as the tides.

My Awesome Magical Creatures Book
My Awesome Magical Creatures Book

Author: Christie Hainsby

Publisher:

Published: 2020-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781789473681

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Provides simple facts about mythical animals, and invites youngsters to point out answers to questions in the illustrations.

Designing Creatures and Characters
Designing Creatures and Characters

Author: Marc Taro Holmes

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-10-12

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1440344159

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All You Need Is a Pencil, Paper and Your Imagination! Ever wondered how you could become a character designer for video games, film or animation? Veteran art director and concept artist Marc Taro Holmes shares proven methods for honing the skills and building the portfolio necessary to become a pro gaming artist. This is the first and only work-at-your-own pace home study program that teaches the crucial insider knowledge needed to break into the entertainment-design industry and develop your own style--all you need are a pencil, paper and your imagination. The projects within this straightforward guide are constructed to help you apply your existing drawing and digital art skills to character design. Or, if you're still working on your skills, it will help you improve while at the same time turning your mind into an idea-generating machine. Unlock the Secrets to Character and Creature Design • Follow the creature design process from start to finish: 35 projects are divided into 4 challenge levels, ranging from brainstorming and drawing character blueprints to completing market-ready illustrations. As the levels advance, the projects become more complex. • Learn to solve design problems: Every project introduces you to an open-ended fictional assignment inspired by industry experience. Each project has a list of minimum deliverables--the basics to get to the next stage--plus bonus goals. You receive virtual merit badges for each achievement you complete. • Think like a pro: Over the 155 possible artistic achievements, you'll be asked to find a solution to every type of conceptual problem you might encounter as a professional creature or character designer. • Build your portfolio: Work toward creating an outstanding portfolio. Improve your skills and push yourself to create a fine-tuned presentation that could get you your eventual dream job. "This is a workout for the imagination, a boot camp for creativity." --Marc Taro Holmes

Sketching from the Imagination
Sketching from the Imagination

Author: Publishing 3dtotal

Publisher: 3dtotal Publishing

Published: 2019-06-04

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781909414877

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Sketching from the Imagination: Monsters & Creatures showcases sketches and insights by fifty artists from the field of creature design.

Draw 62 Magical Creatures and Make Them Cute
Draw 62 Magical Creatures and Make Them Cute

Author: Ms. Heegyum Kim

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2019-06-25

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1631596829

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Build your drawing and character design skills while following the step-by-step instructions of Draw 62 Magical Creatures and Make Them Cute. Beloved illustrator and Instagrammer Heegyum Kim takes you on a magical journey to expand your character-building skills as she shows you how to draw each creature, from simple shapes to identifying marks, and then shares several other options for varying your design. You might change the view, the character's posture, their features, or their expression. Grab your pen and use the open spaces throughout the book to create your own fantastic variations of each one. Whether it's a gremlin, a gargoyle, a hobgoblin, or unicorn—you will be inspired by the fascinating characters of this collection. Fresh, modern, and unexpected, you won't find a more enjoyable way to practice your illustration and expand your imagination.

Draw Great Characters and Creatures
Draw Great Characters and Creatures

Author: Beverly Johnson

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-12-03

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 0593190599

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Learn to make your characters unique, compelling and lifelike with these 75 exercises for all skill levels, including beginners. Topics include tools and materials; shapes; personalities; facial expressions; body language; character interaction; and costuming. Character types featured include more than just humans; learn how to draw animals, plants, creatures and more. Author Bev Johnson guides you through a variety of questions to explore not only the kinds of characters you want to create, but also the relationships between them, such as who their friends and enemies are, what their personality distinctions are, etc. so you can you can create truly interesting characters.