In the third part of the book, Howe explores drawing and painting fantasy beings from initial inspiration and approaches to characters, symbolism and accouterments.
Howe covers sketches and sketchbooks, drawing materials, paint and ink, with tips for drawing when out and about. The second chapter focuses on Materials and Techniques, looking at the materials and techniques John Howe uses, in the hope that this will help you find your own that work for you. It covers a wide range of subjects essential to any aspiring fantasy artist, beginning with the creative process, exploring where inspiration comes from, looking at narratives and themes, gathering and using reference materials, organizing your working environment, and protecting and storing your artwork. This book will appeal to practical artists and fans of John Howe's work by leading you step-by-step through a range of specially commissioned demonstrations, sketches and outstanding finished paintings, some designed specifically for this book, that reveal John s renowned artistic approach in action, plus the techniques and stories behind each.
Here's how I do it, and why': this is the premise behind John Howe's practical exploration of his artistic inspirations, approaches and techniques. Discover the creative processes and intriguing inspirations behind the work of leading fantasy artist John Howe, in his first-ever practical art book.
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