John Howe’s Ultimate Fantasy Art Academy () von John Howe

Discover the breathtaking creative processes and intriguing inspirations behind the work of leading fantasy artist John Howe, in this comprehensive practical art book. Leads you step-by-step through a range of specially commissioned drawing and painting demonstrations that reveal John’s renowned artistic approach in action.

Foreword by Terry GilliamIntroductionTHE CREATIVE PROCESSMy artistic journeyNarratives, themes & inspirationGathering & using reference materialOrganizing your work environmentOut & aboutProtecting & storing your artworkTOOLS & TECHNIQUESDrawing tools & materialsHolding the pencilDrawing & sketchingPaint & inkDigital workflowBEASTS & BEINGSFantasy beingCASE STUDY: CernunnosHuman beingsCASE STUDY: Tom BadgerlockFantasy beastsCASE STUDY: Beowulf and the DragonBACKDROPSLandscapesCASE STUDY: AtlantisArchitectureCASE STUDY: The Arrival of the AirshipsAtmospheresCASE STUDY: Barghest LandWORDS & PICTURESDrawing the line somewhereInto the whiteWandering but not lostTo the world’s edgeLost in wilderlandImages were magic onceSKETCHING TUTORIALSMerlinDragonThor and the GiantLancelotCentaurArwenBalrogMermaidTHE BUSINESS OF FANTASYThe big bad worldBook cover illustrationThe big screen: set designPutting your work up frontThe future …Afterword by Alan LeeAcknowledgmentsAbout the authorIndexCredits