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How to Draw Sci-Fi Heroes and Villains

By Prentis Rollins
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In How to Draw Sci-Fi Heroes and Villains by Prentis Rollins, readers are guided through the creative process of crafting dynamic characters for science fiction narratives. The book offers step-by-step instructions, techniques, and tips on illustrating compelling heroes and formidable villains, with a focus on character design, anatomy, and the stylistic elements that bring sci-fi characters to life. Suitable for aspiring artists or enthusiasts, it serves as both an instructional resource and an inspiration for visual storytelling in the sci-fi genre.
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You might enjoy this book if you're an art enthusiast keen on mastering the creation of dynamic science fiction characters. It's ideal for those who relish the challenge of sketching captivating heroes and nefarious villains, while diving deep into the imaginative universe of sci-fi art.

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Brainstorm, Design, and Bring to Life Teams of Cosmic Characters, Atrocious Androids, Celestial Creatures – and Much, Much More! From a renowned illustrator of DC and Marvel comic books, an engaging full-color instruction book for teens and adults alike

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From a renowned illustrator of DC and Marvel comic books, an engaging full-colour instruction book for teens and adults alike.

This is an art instruction book filled with original, full-colour art and step-by-step instructional texts, teaching burgeoning artists of all ages how to conceptualise, design, and draw their own science-fiction characters, good and evil, from fantastical realms of their imagination – including how to colourise characters, draw anatomical poses, and create inventive costumes. The book will also feature supplementary inspirational images culled from movies, TV, history, and pop culture.

From the same author as the bestselling How to Draw Sci-Fi Utopias and Dystopias, Prentis Rollins, a veteran illustrator of DC and Marvel Comics, teaches artists of all ages the fundamentals of drawing imaginative β€˜good’ and β€˜evil’ science-fiction characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781580936187

Publisher: Monacelli Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Monacelli Studio

Illustration: 250 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Text by Jacqueline Ching

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 824g

Pages: 220

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About the Author

Prentis Rollins is a longtime illustrator in the American comics industry. He wrote How to Draw Sci-fi Utopias and Dystopias (Monacelli Press, 2016), is the author of several graphic novels, and has taught pen-and-ink drawing at The School of Visual Arts.

Jacqueline Ching is a childrenΒ’s book editor and author, who has written for Disney, Powerkids Press, Time for Kids, and the Milestone/DC line of superhero comics.

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