Sketchbook - Hardcover

Vallejo, Boris; Bell, Julie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1560253479 ISBN 13: 9781560253471

Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers, 2001

Synopsis

Fantasy artists Vellejo and Bell reveal the creative processes behind their finished works. The sketches, which stand as works of art in themselves, were produced in a variety of media, either for pleasure and experiment, or as preliminary ideas for commissioned work. The five chapters cover rough concepts, preliminary sketches, color compositions, finished pencil drawings, and life sketches. Contains about 150 previously unpublished sketches and finished paintings. Oversize: 9.25x12.25<">. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

Synopsis:

With their Fall 2000 release Titans still catching attention from comic lovers and critics everywhere, Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell give us the eagerly awaited Sketchbook. The masters of fantasy art reveal the creative process behind their finished masterpieces. The sketches, in a variety of different media, provides us with insight into the artistic imagination of Boris and Juliesome were produced for pure pleasure and experiment, others as preliminary ideas for commissioned work. They are stunning works of art in their own right, and an invaluable addition to the collector's portfolio. Over 150 sketches previously unpublished and finished paintings reveal the creative process at work.

About the Author:

Boris Vallejo is the most successful fantasy artist in the world. Best-known for his portrayals of Conan the Barbarian, he has published several collections of his work including Dreams, Mirage and Enchantment and Titans (2000) as well as two volumes of his photographic art, Hindsight and Bodies, all published by Paper Tiger. Julie Bell is one of the best-known heroic fantasy art illustrators today. Her paintings have been acclaimed throughout the world of fantasy art, and include her best-selling illustrations of the X-Men for Marvel Comics. Her previous books include Soft as Steel, Hard Curves and Titans, all published by Paper Tiger. Boris and Julie live in Pennsylvania.

About this edition

• Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1560253479
• ISBN 13: 9781560253471
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160