Sketchbook - Softcover

Vallejo, Boris; Bell, Julie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1560254645 ISBN 13: 9781560254645

Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

Sketchbook compiles over 130 pieces of artwork, some previously unpublished, from Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, two of the most renowned fantasy artists in the world today. Sketchbook takes the reader through the entire artistic process which Vallejo and Bell undertake in creating their pieces. From early pencil drawings to the more intricate finished products, Sketchbook works as a how-to guide for aspiring fantasy artists, while at the same time standing alone as an exhibition of the talents of Vallejo, best known for his portrayals of Conan the Barbarian, and Bell, best known for her illustrations of X-Men. Seeing Vallejo and Bell's respective visions in each step is sure to dazzle and inspire any fan or admirer of fantasy artwork. Included are some of Vallejo's most famous sketches as well as Bell's artwork for Marvel Comics X-Men series.

About this title

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 Fantasy Workshop, Twin Visions, Dreams, Mirage and Enchantment and Titans 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 Fantasy Workshop, Twin Visions, Soft as Steel, Hard Curves and Titans, all published by Paper Tiger. Boris and Julie live in Pennsylvania.

About this edition

• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1560254645
• ISBN 13: 9781560254645
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160