{"product_id":"9781440329685","title":"Mastering Fantasy Art - Drawing Dynamic Characters: People, Poses, Creatures and More","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the power of realism to your fantasy drawings!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreat fantasy art transports viewers to a realm where the impossible becomes less so, and all manner of strange beasts and beings dwell. It takes more than fierce imagination to create these worlds. Great reference photos make it easier to draw what you actually see, providing that all-important link to reality that allows fantasy art to take flight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMastering Fantasy Art\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to use photo references of models and props to create more accurate, interesting and unique characters and drawings. Start by learning the dos and don'ts of working with a model, how to set up your lighting, and what makes a strong reference photos versus a bad one. Then follow along with 16 step-by-step demonstrations as master gaming artist John Stanko brings to life wizards, sorceresses, barbarians, elves, vampires, dragons and more. Starting with individual characters and working toward compositions with multiple figures and action poses, you'll learn how to go beyond the reference to create bold and original fantasy scenes of your own imagining!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 action-packed demonstrations offer expert advice and strategies for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating an imaginative cast of characters and creatures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelecting the best poses, perspective and lighting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping authentic costumes and one-of-a-kind weaponry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComposing a battle scene\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeamlessly combining photo references with digital editing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrawing fantastic landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"F+W Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47177289040112,"sku":"9781440329685","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781440329685_p0.jpg?v=1763786668","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781440329685","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}