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Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts
Dark Arts
Series: Sketching from the Imagination
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An inspiring collection of dark and macabre drawings and articles exploring the sketchbooks and artistic practices of 50 talented artists.
Sketching and drawing are fundamental to creating great art; the simple doodle is often where the artist first brings their ideas and concepts to life. In Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts, we have gathered together fifty talented traditional and digital artists to showcase work from their sketchbooks, share inspiration, and give insight into how they create imaginative and dark illustrations.
Featuring a range of artwork and artists from many fields, from concept design and animation to illustration and comic art, Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts is a collection of beautifully macabre sketches with plenty of useful tips and creative insights—an invaluable resource that will inspire artists of all abilities.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9781909414532
Publisher: 3DTotal Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 March 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: 3DTotal Publishing Ltd
Illustration: Color illustrations throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 215.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 320
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