Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts
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Sketching and drawing are fundamental to creating great art; the simple doodle is often where the artist first brings their ideas and concepts to life. In Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts, we have gathered together fifty talented traditional and digital artists to showcase work from their sketchbooks, share inspiration, and give insight into how they create imaginative and dark illustrations. Featuring a range of artwork and artists from many fields, from concept design and animation to illustration and comic art, Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts is a collection of beautifully macabre sketches with plenty of useful tips and creative insightsan invaluable resource that will inspire artists of all abilities.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 3dtotal Publishing, Illustrated edition (29 Mar. 2018) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1909414530 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1909414532 |
| Dimensions | 20.96 x 3.18 x 23.5 cm |
by karen voncripps
Depends what you want it for. Its not great for instruction. It doesnt aim to teach much in the way of drawing techniques. But if you want a book that can flick a creative switch in your brain, then this book can do that. Like all in this series, i have come to use them more to jog my own creative ideas than anything. And they are an invaluable resource for that. Seeing how other artists approach the subject is a good nudge when you are stuck on how to get your own ideas out of your head and down on paper.
I will say though, if you are a beginner, there is a way of becoming confident with a pencil by copying; I am not advocating plagiarism here, but as you see students studying the masters in art galleries, it is a way of learning. You cant go far wrong with the artists included in this book. All are competent, visual story tellers.
The whole series deal with the unreal, sci fi, monsters, and such. This is a reference guide to the sci fi/fantasy art made by others to help visualize your own creative compositions of the imaginary realms.
by Sinead
beautiful book, my friend was so happy within as a Xmas gift, much bigger than expected.
by Kmilne
A compilation of multiple artists and their unique style of horror art. Great for inspiration and understanding an artists mindset.
by India_is_Weird
(The first book I bought (first picture)) At first look, I thought it was beautiful but then at closer inspection, the bottom of the books spine, it looked like someone had taken a knife to it.
I ordered it yesterday and it came to me on Free Delivery the next day, no Next Day Delivery crap. But I just feel so disappointed about such a beautiful book.
(The second book I rebought (second picture) and those lightening scratch marks are all over the front and back of the book) I was really excited to get another version of this book, ONE THAT WOULDN’T BE DAMAGED, but I was really wrong. As soon as I saw the damage, I was pissed.
Does the Author know what is happening is the publishing area? ‘Cause he needs to fire someone.
by Dan Charnley
A brilliant collection of awesome dark art
by Deacon
As a guy that struggled to translate what’s in my head onto a page, this book honestly helped me. Seeing the work that others have done, seeing how they overcame such struggles, it honestly helped me feel a lot more confident in my art. It also helped me discover other styles that I want to advance in.
All in all. I would recommend this book to most if not all artists I know.
by Atila Dosti
Lots of great sketches from different artists and very interesting introduction to each of the artists and how they got into the dark arts
by Kathryn
Book is lovely, packaging wasn’t good enough which meant corner of book was all bent. This is a gift for someone, hopefully they wont think its second hand. Please package better for your future customers. I think the book is also well written and tells you what techniques and materials artists use which is good.