fantasy in art

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing anime- and manga-inspired mythical creatures including unicorns, mermaids, and dragons. Includes black-and-white illustrations.

. . . an introduction to creating fantasy concepts with only a few simple traditional tools and no prior drawing knowledge needed. Beginning with the key subjects of draftsmanship, anatomy, and poses, before venturing into the step-by-step creation of quintessential fantasy subjects such as elves and orcs, this book enables readers of any skill level to draw magical characters and epic monsters with confidence"--Provided by publisher.

Learn to draw your favorite enchanted creatures featuring six topics, ranging from trolls to unicorns. A fun and easy way for beginning artists to learn about and draw their favorite things.

Presents a visual history that looks at Magic's first team of Planeswalkers.

Shaun Tan is one of the world's most highly acclaimed narrative artists--his stories and images are loved by countless young and not-so-young readers around the world. Drawing upon 25 years as a picture book and comics creator, painter, and film-maker, Creature explores the central obsession of this visionary artist, from casual doodles to studied oil-paintings. Beyond sketches for acclaimed works such as The Arrival, The Lost Thing, and Tales From Outer Suburbia, this volume collects together for the first time unseen and stand-alone illustrations, each resonant with unwritten tales of their own. Detailed commentary by the artist offers an entertaining insight into the endless allure of imaginary, non-human beings and what they might tell us about our so-called "normal" human selves. Artists, writers, students, dreamers, and anyone interested in the deeper undercurrents of creativity, myth, and visual metaphor will find inspiration in these pages.

A collection of watercolor illustrations that were used as concept sketches for the film version of anime director Hayao Miyazaki's "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind".

Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing generic fantasy beasts like griffins, unicorns, and three-headed dogs.

Readers will learn basic Zentangle patterns they can mix and match to create mythical creatures.

Text and illustrations provide a guide on how to draw a tribal warrior, a pirate, and a dragon's lair.

Text and illustrations provide a guide on how to draw a gunslinger, a dark angel, and scenes from Halloween.