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Komorebi: The Art of Djamila Knopf
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Illustrator Djamila Knopf leads us through her world, where anime-influenced characters, exquisite settings, and the process of creating fantasies enchant her fans worldwide. Having settled on her own authentic, creative style, featuring line art and a palette of delicate, yet impactful, colors, Djamila has decided to write a book that charts her journey. Japanese art was a key influence from an early age, and the book illustrates how Djamila has fused her favorite aspects of anime with her own, the result being a unique style that has captured the attention of both art fans and the industry. Her approach to storytelling and ideation are covered in depth; although artists have different approaches, Djamila shares her own experiences and insights to help readers fine-tune their own early stages of creation. As a fantasy artist, symbolism and fantastical scenes have always been part of Djamila’s world, and here she shares how she works with these, as well as finding very personal connections to even the most general of concepts. The final leg of the journey is visiting Djamila’s own studio, where she discusses being an independent artist, her daily routine and workspace, and the practical aspect of time management and motivation.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 3DTotal Publishing (15 Aug. 2020) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 152 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1912843218 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1912843213 |
| Dimensions | 22.86 x 1.91 x 29.21 cm |
by J. McDonald ????????????????????????????
I’m not a digital artist, but there are many young artists working in this field who produce outstanding graphic work and Djamila Knof is certainly one of them.
A beautifully produced and well-illustrated hardback book (typical of this publisher) this provides a profile of the artist, plus an insight into her working methods, tutorial advice and over all, a nice portfolio of her work.
A very worthwhile volume to get if one is a digital artist, or just interested in the process or genre.
It’s a real shame Amazon have not provided a “Look inside” option for this – do Google her for examples of her work.
by Nerder
The book is overflowing with stunning artwork, and the use of lighting is wonderful. Really recommend to anyone who wishes to add this to their artbook collection.
by A. R. Schmit
It’s difficult to write a review or an art book, as people’s tastes vary. But to me, Djamila Knopf’s art is beautiful. The text is interesting, with some tutorial passages and some parts that are more biographical but which can give a bit of insight into the ideas behind her art. But the highlight is the sensational artwork – both sketches and paintings. Judge this book by its cover – if you like the cover art, you’ll find a load more treats inside!
by David
Beautiful book. Wonderful talent. This will not sit still on my bookshelf for too long as it will be revisited on many occasions.
by Amazon Customer
Gorgeous artwork! Highly recommended!
by cate
First, I’ve been a fan of Djamila for quite some time, and subscribe on her patreon. This book met and exceeded my expectations. While I have the PSDs from the monthly patreon rewards, this book is going to be treasured. I love the little tutorials at the end that show how she paints her Ghibli style foliage and other things.
Great inspiration to artists and just lovely to hold and admire for others.
by Amazon Customer
A wide range of Djamila Knopf’s illustrations are beautifully reproduced in this album, along with some step-by-step guides through the artist’s process and her influences and aims. Common themes are nostalgia for childhood, rivers and forests and animal characters in the natural world, Japanese traditional or 20th century towns- and landscapes, the atmosphere of Studio Ghibli films and a sense of magical realism or the grounded fantastical.