Artists interested in graphic novels and comic book illustration will find all the guidance and inspiration they need to draw and paint landscapes that evoke myths and legends, lost empires, futuristic planets, dramatic dreamscapes, underwater worlds, and subterranean cities. Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations demonstrate techniques for rendering a wide range of fantasy features, whether working in ink, watercolor, or computer pixels. Details covered in this heavily illustrated volume include -- choice of materials, with advice on getting the most from software programs . . . basics of perspective, architectural geometry, color, mood, and seasonal variations . . . landscape features, including skies, clouds, mountains, caves, deserts, snow, and water reflections . . . imagined landscapes from ancient cultures, future worlds, alien planets, undersea worlds, and surreal dreamscapes . . . cityscapes, from medieval towns to the metropolis of the future . . . famous fantasy worlds, from Atlantis to Middle Earth. This good-looking and instructive volume features a gallery of fantasy and science fiction images among its more than 200 color illustrations.

Drawing & Painting Fantasy Landscapes & Cityscapes: Create your own mythical cities, planets, and lost worlds

Arts & Photography

Rob, Alexander

Painting

B E S Pub Co

Canmore, with its desirable surroundings, fantastic recreational opportunities, and convenient location between Calgary and Banff, is a modern boomtown. But it also has a long and accessible past, which is explored in this new title, the only book in print on Canmore¿s colourful history. Founded by the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1883, Canmore has a history of reinventing itself. The town began as a railway divisional point, but when the Canadian Pacific Railway closed its facilities in 1898, the fledgling settlement would have slid into oblivion had it not been for coal mining. Eventually, mining, too, would come to an end, leaving the town to reinvent itself as a mountain resort town.\nInteresting writing by a longtime local, a reader-friendly layout, and the liberal use of historic and contemporary images make The History of Canmore an appealing read for everyone. The book includes sidebars, a timeline, recommended reading, and a thorough index.

The History of Canmore

Summerthought Publishing

pp. 712,b/w photographs, bibliographical references, index. heavy book additional postage may apply, illustrated boards

Exshaw: Heart of the Valley

Exshaw Historical Society

This book is a how-to guide to the essential techniques for capturing fantastic buildings, alien architecture, alternate realities, and ancient citadels - and make it all look convincing. Exploring different media - traditional and digital - the book takes you step-by-step through the techniques you need for turning your own imaginative ideas into finished art. You will learn how to find useful reference pictures of real-life buildings and architectural details - and how to paint or render them as part of your fantasy creations.

How to Draw and Paint Fantasy Architecture

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The world of Gritt is dead-its inhabitants just haven't caught up yet.For years, Ryan has saved money to leave. Sand sailors willing to cross the desert are expensive. A month more of work and she and her younger sister will kiss Gritt goodbye.But their time is cut short. Ryan is an Imperial, and The Seeker has orders to stop her from leaving-and breathing.If there's one thing the people of Gritt are known for, it's their ability to survive. Now Ryan needs this skill more than ever before. She must rely on her wits, tenacity, and a bit of luck to carry out the plan.There's no more time to wait. Ryan must get herself and those she cares about safely away from this hellish landscape.

Everfont

Teen & Young Adult

Science Fiction & Fantasy

WiDo Publishing