The Fantasy+ Series of illustration focuses on the recent output of an international selection of professional illustrators. The presentation includes interviews and informed commentary and analysis of the artists and their work, to provide a multidimensional approach to understanding and appreciating these works from the cutting edge of commercial design.
This is the fourth book in the Fantasy+ Series, and continues its rigorous standards and high quality of visual reproduction. For this edition we have changed the method of classifying by artist or designer, and now the book is organized thematically, according to the type or focus of the artwork. Again bringing together the best illustrations from around the world over the past year, this book highlights the outstanding illustrations for movies, anime, publications and games, as well as models and garage kits. It provides readers with an up-close view of these creations and creative materials. It is believed that the 300 illustrations showcased will again give the readers a visual feast in fantastic art.
Featuring thirty-eight notable jewelry artists from around the world, this book explores a diverse range of innovative approaches in contemporary jewelry design. Some artists have built upon tradition to explore modern beauty, while nome others have experimented with new materials and avant-garde ideas to challenge the traditional thinking about jewelry. Some concept designs have even transcended the traditional role of jewelry as an adornment to the body to push the boundaries of the craft to contemporary art.
Based on the abundant works and inspirational ideas of these aspiring artists, this book will surely bring the readers' understanding about jewelry to the next level.
Asia's tattoo art embodies the vibrant culture and aesthetics of the Orient. Its uniquely expressive forms and imagery are rich in allegorical content. Today, the Asian tattoo industry is growing increasingly international, favoured by more and more tattoo artists and hobbyists worldwide.
This book brings together the newest and best of oriental tattoo art. Through this book, the reader can appreciate the finest contemporary tattoo art while also learning the deeper meaning of the images in Asian tattoos. Tattoo artists will find inspirations for their own work, while enthusiasts can choose images for their own tattoos, creating unique body decorations.
In collaboration with the Perfect World Company, this book showcases the best promotional posters of the many online games produced by Perfect World.
This book demonstrates the promotional illustrations featuring a rich variety of styles such as fantasy, realistic and Q (cute) style. Based on the themes of the illustrations, this collection is divided into four chapters, namely characters, scenes, plots, and the concept art from "Battle of the Immortals." All the works are created by the R&D team and well-received by the industry. Particularly, the book has included the works from winners and judges of renowned international competitions such as Unearthly Challenge and Dominance War. The large format of the book is the ideal size for the reader to delve deeper into the intricate details of each poster.
Established in 2004, Perfect World Co. is one of China's leading online game developers and publishers. It develops its products based on a series of game engines designed by the company itself. It landed in NASDAQ (PWRD) in 2007, and was listed in NASDAQ Global Select Market since January, 2009. It has become an outstanding interactive entertainment business.
Sur nos carnets de notes, sur les pare-brises des voitures, sur les fenêtres, nous collons des stickers partout !!! Tout comme les graffitis, les autocollants sont devenus des éléments omniprésents de la culture pop et pour un nombre croissant de personnes, un moyen de libre expression et de communication explicite. Des designers et des artistes impriment dessins, slogans politiques et blagues sur des autocollants qu'ils collent ensuite partout pour manifester leurs opinions, leurs sentiments, leurs états d'âme, leur personnalité et leurs humeurs. Stickers enfolie rassemble les illustrations d'un certain nombre de designers et artistes renommés et les fixe sur du papier adhésif. Quelques oeuvres classiques sont également fixées sur du papier ordinaire pour permettre aux lecteurs de conserver leurs oeuvres favorites.
The Fantasy+ Series of illustration focuses on the recent output of an international selection of professional illustrators. The presentation includes interviews and informed commentary and analysis of the artists and their work, to provide a multidimensional approach to understanding and appreciating these works from the cutting edge of commercial design.
This is the 2013 volume in the highly regarded Fantasy+ series. This book collects the latest works from top artists around the world, categorized by their applications, from advertising, book illustration, modeling, games, animation to personal portfolio works. Rich artistic creations and a diverse variety of styles engage the reader in a powerful visual experience. It will provide a valuable reference source of expressive methods and techniques for art and design enthusiasts.
CG Scenes: From Sketch to Finish is an amazing tutorial on concept art creation. It showcases the artworks of more than twenty top digital artists across the globe, including the conception, creation techniques, and the artists' distinctive drawing styles.
This book discloses the creation process of over 100 remarkable pieces of work, with exclusive tips given by the artists and highlights of the artworks summarized by the editors, which will bring the readers right into the essence of each work.
It is certainly a valuable guidebook for each concept artist, both creator and admirer.
Secrets of Scene Design brings together 18 award-winning scene designers to reveal the design philosophies, methods, principles and techniques of master scene designers in the gaming business.
This guidebook expounds on scene design through the basics, from beginning topics such as color theory, light and shadow and sketch layout, to more complex drawing processes for achieving finished pieces with incredible depth and substance.
Interviews and artist profiles bring extra personality to the book, which is a classic scene design tutorial of great referential value for students of the craft.
Line plays an essential role in illustration composition. It can be used in sketching the contours of shapes to create illusions of space, and it can convey feelings to cloth works of art with distinctive styles.
With its strong new style, The Magic of Lines displays the line's rich diversification in forms and its vehement and unique expressiveness in illustrated works. It presents elaborate introductions and interviews of 10 most representative illustrators specializing in line-work across the world.
Within these pages, twenty-five artists from around the world open up their sketchbooks to reveal drawings of their favorite cityscapes. Their artworks are terrific examples of how nothing beats an on-location drawing for evoking the architecture, scenery, people and cultural inner-life of cities, towns and villages from all four corners of the globe.
In addition to showcasing their fine artworks, the artists featured in Sketch City have shared their techniques, tools and practices with a view to exposing readers to an authentic experience of sketching as an appealing living art form.
