Learn to draw mind-bending fantasy characters from an expert video game character designer!
This captivating book presents a treasure trove of ideas for hundreds of different fantasy characters and creatures. Experienced video game character designer Satoshi Matsuura explains his method for designing characters to play specific roles in fantasy world video games, graphic novels, anime films and fine art illustrations.
This extraordinary sourcebook contains over 600 different character designs as well as an exclusive tutorial showing you how to conceptualise and draw new believable characters with clearly defined features matching their individual motivations and actions.
The hundreds of characters in this book include:
Majestic dragons, dinosaurs, monsters and anthropomorphic creatures Fairytale ogres, orcs, trolls, giants, elves, fairies, hobbits and dwarves Kawaii critters like the Owl Bear, Werechipmunk, Cat Fairy and Mouse Knight Zombies, Yokai, demons and oddballs like the Death Mole and Sushi Monster Kings, generals, monks, shamans, knights, rogues, assassins, mercenaries and more!
Indispensable for fantasy world artists, this book is an endlessly fascinating storehouse of creative ideas!
By:
Satoshi Matsuura Imprint: Tuttle Publishing Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Weight: 680g ISBN:9784805317945 ISBN 10: 4805317949 Pages: 144 Publication Date:19 March 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews for Fantasy Characters & Creatures: An Artist's Sourcebook: Whimsical Beasts, Anthropomorphic Monsters and More! (With over 600 illustrations)
"""His fantasy character art style is unique, edgy and memorable."" --BoardgameGeek.com"
