BATTLE MiLK 2: Tangents and Transitions in Concept Art - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933492538 ISBN 13: 9781933492537

Publisher: Design Studio Press, 2010

Synopsis

BATTLE MiLK 2 is the latest collection from several San Francisco-based animation professionals featuring personal works and original concept designs .Inside are over 120 pages of full color imagery incorporating a wide variety of approaches, styles and subject matter. Everything from traditional pen-and-ink to miniature photography to cutting edge digital painting can be found as new worlds and ideas are explored. Each artist provides a step by step guide to their creative process, from inspiration to techniques for realizing their ideas. Fans of all styles of imaginative design and illustration will find plenty to enjoy in this eclectic volume.

About this title

About the Author:

Kilian Plunkett was born and raised just outside Dublin, Ireland. Dark Horse Comics hired him in the early 90's to work on an 'Aliens' book. He has since decided to stay in the States and has bounced around, living in Portland OR, Brooklyn and currently 'sunny' San Francisco while working in the world of concept art. Thang Le was born in Southern California, graduated from Art Center College of Design with a major in entertainment design. He currently works for Lucasfilm Animation in Northern California. Wayne Lo is currently a designer on STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS” animated series. He was previously the Art Director on LAIR” and worked in the Industrial Light and Magic (ILM) art department as an illustrator on Pirates of the Caribbean 2, Flags of Our Fathers, Eragon and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl to name only a few projects. Jackson Sze is also currently a designer on ""STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS"" animated series being developed by ILM. With illustrator and designer credits on countless blockbuster movies, Jackson’s talent and range are far reaching and worthy of showcasing.

Review:

""Anyone remotely interested in concept art and sci fi/ fantasy art should get their hands on Battlemilk. This amazing book is just pure eye candy."" - Leinil Francis Yu, comic book illustrator ,Fantastic Four, New Avengers, Wolverine, Superman: Birthright, Silent Dragon, Secret Invasion ""From the subtle mood paintings, to the aggressive hardware designs, to the playful character studies, this is a breathtaking collection of work for the aspiring artist, casual observer or huge nerd. It's also a sobering reminder that I need to practice more."" -Warren Fu, concept artist Star Wars: episodes I, II and III, Pirates of the Caribbean, A.I.

About this edition

• Publisher: Design Studio Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1933492538
• ISBN 13: 9781933492537
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128
• Illustrator: Sze Jackson, Plunkett Kilian, Le Thang, Lo Wayne