He lives with his wife, Jeanette, in the Hudson Valley of New York State.Overview: An award-winning fantasy artist and the creator of Dinotopia, James Gurney instructs and inspires in Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist. His work has been featured in one-man exhibitions at the Smithsonian Institution, the Norman Rockwell Museum, the Delaware Art Museum, and the U.S. (Sue Brettingen, Model Retailer)Ībout the Author James Gurney s unique blending of fact and fantasy has won Hugo, Chesley, Spectrum, and World Fantasy Awards. More than an instruction book, this is a guide for fans of science fiction and fantasy. Costantino, ASAI, SI, FSAI, JARA, cofounder, American Society of Architectural Illustrators "Gurney's Imaginative Realism is a gold mine for artists who want to create images that sing with authority and delight the viewer with rich otherworldly visuals." -Erik Tiemens, concept artist, Star Wars: Episodes II and III " Imaginative Realism is an indispensable, flawless reference for vision makers in any discipline to create their own imaginative realms." -Frank M. More than an instruction book, this is the ultimate reference for fans of science fiction and fantasy illustration. It concludes with details and valuable advice on careers in fantasy illustration, including video game and film concept art and toy design. Beginning with a survey of imaginative paintings from the Renaissance to the golden Age of American illustration, the book then goes on to explain not just techniques like sketching and composition, but also the fundamentals of believable world building including archaeology, architecture, anatomy for creatures and aliens, and fantastic engineering. This groundbreaking work examines the practical methods for creating believable pictures of imaginary subjects, such as dinosaurs, ancient Romans, alien creatures, and distant worlds. Renowned for his uncanny ability to incorporate amazing detail and imagination into stunningly realistic fantasy settings, James Gurney teaches budding artists and fans of fantasy art step-by-step the techniques that won him worldwide critical acclaim. An award-winning fantasy artist and the creator of Dinotopia, James Gurney instructs and inspires in Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist. About the Book Award-winning fantasy artist and creator of "Dinotopia" Gurney teaches budding artists and fans of fantasy how to create believable pictures of imaginary subjects, in this groundbreaking guide.īook Synopsis From the award-winning artist, learn to see and shape the world in a way you never before imagined.
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