How to Draw and Paint Fantasy Combat: A Step-by-Step Guide to Epic Combat Scenes - Softcover

Cowan, Finlay

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1438003463 ISBN 13: 9781438003467

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2014

Synopsis

One of the hallmarks of fantasy art is incredible combat scenes. Epic battles beneath thundery skies, hand-to-hand combat between good and evil, the lone warrior facing a monstrous foe…this is what fantasy is all about! For artists, the amount of detail and movement needed to make these scenes convincing can be a challenge. In How to Draw and Paint Fantasy Combat, award-winning fantasy artist Matt Stawicki demystifies the techniques needed to create truly realistic scenes. Inside he covers:

Essential tools: paper, drawing and painting tools, computer software, and more

Drawing techniques including tones and shading, anatomy, and unique details

Painting techniques that really draw the viewer's eye and make the artwork pop

Tips on creating the perfect fantasy environment for the action

Unique to this manual is Stawicki's invaluable "directories" of classic combat art elements, from attacking and defensive poses to weapons and clothing. A helpful "Artists at Work" section looks over the shoulder of five leading fantasy artists as they create compelling combat scenes. More than 250 full-color illustrations provide instruction and inspiration.

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Review

"Lively narrative instruction throughout explains the finer points of drawing and painting tools, techniques, the basics of the figure, staging realistic combat scenes, and various fantasy subgenres. An excellent starting point for comic book fans and fantasy enthusiasts of all ages who want to attempt some fantasy art on their own." --"Library Journal"

About the Author

Matt Stawicki is an award-winning artist who has been creating dramatic fantasy images for over 20 years. His art has been on the covers of books for many fine authors, including (in no particular order) David Eddings, Margaret Weiss, Larry Nevin, Robert Heinlein, and Issac Asimov. In addition he has created images for a wide range of products, including collector's plates, figurines, collectable card games, and video game covers. His colorful work has been influenced by such notable artists as Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth, and Maxfield Parrish. Matt is a classically trained oil painter and did all his work in oils for the first several years of his career. In recent years, Matt has moved to doing much of his art in "digital paint." The first collection of his art, The Art Of Matthew Stawicki is published by Cartouche Press. In addition, Matt's work has also been showcased in The Masters of Dragonlance Art and Dragon Art, published by Flame Tree Publishing.

Edition details

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1438003463
• ISBN 13: 9781438003467
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128