Fantasy World-Building: A Guide to Developing Mythic Worlds and Legendary Creatures (Dover Art Instruction)

Name: Fantasy World-Building: A Guide to Developing Mythic Worlds and Legendary Creatures (Dover Art Instruction)
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Book Synopsis: When artists and designers explore or create a fictional setting, the milieu must be completely fleshed out, explained, and designed. In this book, comic and gaming art veteran Mark A. Nelson explores and demonstrates his methods for fashioning visually stunning, believable environments for fantasy creatures and characters. Scores of images and step-by-step examples illustrate how variation and experimentation lead to fresh, original designs for otherworldly beings, their environments, and their stories. Nelson discusses how to find ideas and borrow from history to add the strength of realism to a fantasy world. In describing the best ways to establish a habitat, he offers specifics about climate, terrain, flora, and wildlife. He shares insights into founding societies in terms of their means of survival, manner of warfare, spiritual practices, style of dress, and levels of technology. All visual creatives who work with imaginative material — illustrators, comic artists, and writers — will take a lively interest in this source of inspiration and practical knowledge.

“In sixteen breezy-yet-surprisingly-concise chapters he covers everything from visual problem solving to spirituality to warfare to transportation, not with the idea of giving the reader lessons to copy by rote but rather as prompts to develop their own original concepts. If I were suggesting three books every budding artist should have at their fingertips they would be Figure Drawing for All It’s Worth by Andrew Loomis, Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn’t Exist by James Gurney, and, most definitely, Mark’s Fantasy World-Building.” — Muddy Colors

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Are you an artist or designer looking to take your fantasy creations to the next level? Look no further! Introducing Fantasy World-Building: A Guide to Developing Mythic Worlds and Legendary Creatures. This comprehensive book by Mark A. Nelson, a seasoned comic and gaming art veteran, is a must-have for anyone seeking to fashion visually stunning and believable environments for their fantasy characters and creatures.

With scores of captivating images and step-by-step examples, Nelson shares his expert techniques for creating fresh and original designs. He encourages variation and experimentation, allowing you to unleash your creativity and bring your otherworldly beings to life. By borrowing ideas from history and adding a touch of realism, you can transform your fictional setting into a captivating universe that readers and viewers will be enchanted by.

But Fantasy World-Building is much more than just a guide to designing creatures and environments. Nelson delves into the depths of world-building, discussing how to establish habitats with climate, terrain, flora, and wildlife. He also offers valuable insights into founding societies, including their means of survival, spiritual practices, and levels of technology. Whether you're an illustrator, comic artist, or writer, this book is a treasure trove of inspiration and practical knowledge.

Don't just take our word for it. Renowned art blog Muddy Colors raves about Fantasy World-Building, naming it one of the top three books every artist should have. And we couldn't agree more. Enhance your artistic skills and bring your fantasy creations to life with Mark A. Nelson's masterpiece. Order your copy today and embark on a journey of imagination like never before.

Order your copy of Fantasy World-Building: A Guide to Developing Mythic Worlds and Legendary Creatures now and unlock the secrets of visual storytelling and world-building!

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