How to Draw and Paint Fantasy Architecture: From Ancient Citadels and Gothic Castles to Subterranean Palaces and Floating Fortresses

Get advice and instruction on how to take your world building art to the next level from a leading fantasy illustrator! Look no further for the perfect how-to guide for art students who intend to pursue careers illustrating computer games childrens books and graphic novels or fantasy art enthusiasts who want to bring the fantastic worlds theyve always dreamed of to life. This book includes comprehensive instructions on the techniques required for capturing fantastic buildings alien architecture and alternate realities. This books opening chapter analyzes traditional architectural shapes that include arches columns towers vaults and buttresses. The following chapters apply principles of lighting shadow and perspective to the architectural forms and discuss ways of creating surface textures and adding dramatic atmosphere to illustrations. As they go along readers are guided through a series of projects of increasing complexity in which they create illustrations dominated by fantasy castles palaces dungeons and more. In this book youll find: 250 color illustrations for reference and inspiration Introduction to basic architectural forms like arches columns and towers Techniques for creating texture and atmosphere Guidance on lighting shadow and perspective Confidence to take your designs to the next level!