How to Draw and Paint Vampires (Barron's Educational Series) - Softcover

Daniels, Ian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764145762 ISBN 13: 9780764145766

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2011

Synopsis

The huge popularity of vampires as subjects of novels, graphic novels, films, and other entertainment media has created a steady demand for convincing illustrations of vampires in gothic settings. This book shows both beginners and experienced commercial artists how to compose impressive, spine-chilling, professionally-finished vampire illustrations that also include renditions of the vampires' victims and companions. Author Ian Daniels offers inspiration by presenting spooky gothic illustrations in a wide range of styles, which he supplements with tips and tricks for adding those extra details that give each picture a powerful emotional impact. He also presents a directory of character types from the preternatural world that will inspire students and serve as starting points for their own original creations. The book is filled with atmospheric full-color illustrations and enlightening instructional sketches.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

(back cover)
HOW TO DRAW & PAINT
VAMPIRES

Vampires have become hugely popular subjects for enthusiasts of fantasy art everywhere. This book shows both beginners and more experienced artists how to create spine-chilling works designed for maximum impact that feature vampires, their hapless victims and companions, and other elements of gothic folklore.

Inside, you will find instruction in all the art techniques you'll need to create a wide range of vampires and gothic-style works. You'll also find tips and tricks to get your imaginations working overtime, so you can model your own vampires or their victims on real-life people.

The author's directory of vampires and other characters from vampires' worlds includes constructional drawings, close-up details, and instruction in special effects, with characters drawn in many different styles.

Ian Daniels has been a professional painter and illustrator since 1995. Working from a studio overlooking his garden in historic, mystical Kent, England, Ian draws inspiration from nature, folktales and myths, Celtic art and culture, and modern media. His work has been exhibited in galleries across Britain, and he has illustrated book covers, books, art cards, and prints using a variety of artistic media.

About the Author

Ian Danieis has been a professional painter and illustrator since 1995. Working from a studio overlooking his garden in historic, mystical Kent, England. Ian draws inspiration from nature, folktales and myths, Celtic art and culture, and modern media. His work has been exhibited in galleries across Britain, and he has illustrated book covers, books, art cards, and prints using a variety of artistic media.

About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0764145762
• ISBN 13: 9780764145766
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128