Learn the how-to elements of creating fantasy art using pencils, paint, and pixels from the master illustrator Gary Lippincott.

"'Where do you get your ides?' is often the first question asked of illustrators who deal in images of the future or in the fantastic. Through in-depth interviews with today's top fantasy artists and using exquisite color and black-an-white illustrations -- including many special commissioned paintings and sketches -- this unique book provides a range of fascinating answers to this question. The origin of fantasy ideas and their transformation into art and the relationship between imagination, image, and technique are explored through the inspirations and working methods of artists such as illustrators Jim Burns, Ian Miller, and Patrick Woodroffe, airbrush wizard Philip Castle, industrial designer and illustrator Syd Mead, space hardware expert Chris Foss, film set modelmaker Martin Bower, and fantasy artist Boris Vallejo."--Jacket

Provides detailed instructions for drawing and painting fantasy figures, beasts, and landscapes, while offering an overview of traditional and digital media and tools.

In a captivating, behind-the-scenes look into the creative process of a fantasy artist, renowned artist Boris Vallejo discusses in depth the techniques of a personal style that has placed him among the leading international fantasy and science fiction artists of today. 91 color images; 32 line drawings.

Whether you are a fantasy artist looking for ideas and inspiration, or a fan of the genre interested in following the work of the finest, freshest, and most exciting talents in the world of fantasy art today, Fantasy Art Now gives you all you need in one lush full-color volume. Inside you'll find: An inspirational showcase of images from leading fantasy artists and rising stars Many pieces of never-before-presented fantasy art Artwork from the latest cutting-edge fantasy media, including graphic novels, book coves, card games, role-playing games, and more The art of talents such as Clint Langley, Benita Winckler, Uwe Jarkling, Melanie Delon, Patrick Reilly, Soa Lee, Cyril Van Der Haegen, Anne Stokes, Francis Tsai, Robert Change, and many more Each artist's inspirations, techniques, and the stories behind their work

Introduces techniques for drawing fantasy characters and creatures, as well as elements from fantasy worlds, covering topics ranging from perspective and figure drawing to composition and capturing movement.

Like its companion volume, "The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction", this massive reference of 4,000 entries covers all aspects of fantasy, from literature to art.