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Title: Fantasy Art Techniques by Boris Vallejo ISBN: 0-684-81904-X Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 28 May, 1996 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A wonderful book for browsing or for your coffee table
Comment: This is a fascinating look at how Boris Vallejo produces his amazing paintings. Not only does it take the reader step-by-step through Boris' creation process, it is full of beautiful, full-color prints of some of his most fabulous and famous paintings. A must for any Boris Vallejo fan, or for anyone interested in the process of creating fantasy art. The forward by the late Dr. Isaac Asimov makes this volume even more priceless. This is a book anyone interested in art and beauty will be proud to own.
Rating: 5
Summary: Boris Vallejo teaches his own brand of fantasy art.
Comment: Boris Vallejo has become something of an icon among fantasy artists throughout the world. He paints the human figure in such a way as to make it almost photographic, yet adds a touch of the fantastic to his art that makes it even better. Now he has put out a book that goes even further; because instead of putting out a series of paintings for us to ooh and ahh over, he gives the average joe an opportunity to learn to emulate the master himself. I bought this book for myself, and as an art major in college, I have found that this book really shows how hard work and perseverance pay off in beautiful works of art that we can all aspire to create for ourselves. It's not just simple paint by the numbers either, he really digs down into the basis of his painting and even gives advice for beyond the pallette, such as creating a portfolio. If you want to paint landscapes and flowers and bridges and seagulls this is not the book for you. However, if you want to put the fantastic visions of your mind onto canvas, BUY THIS BOOK. You'll thank me for it, you really will.
Rating: 2
Summary: Quite disappointing for a teaching aid
Comment: I absolutely love Boris Vallejo's art, and as an artist, I would love to be able to do what he can. Which is of course why you buy a book like this.
I was very disappointed when I received the book. It serves more as a look back through his back catalogue of work (some unpublished stuff as well). There are a few (very few) pieces of advice and tips on how to set up your reference photos and prepare a portfolio, but overall it is so general and vague that you will learn little more than "there is no one way to paint skin colour" or "it takes time to get good". Chances are you already knew that...
This book was either compiled in a hurry by request of Boris Vallejo's financial advisor, or he is simply not interested in passing on the knowledge he has of his craft. Quite disappointing.
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Title: Mirage by Boris Vallejo, Nigel Suckling, Doris Vallejo ISBN: 1560253185 Publisher: Thunder's Mouth Press Pub. Date: 09 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $23.95 |
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Title: Hard Curves: The Fantasy Art of Julie Bell by Julie Bell, Nigel Suckling ISBN: 156025131X Publisher: Thunder's Mouth Press Pub. Date: September, 1996 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Sketchbook by Boris Vallejo, Julie Bell, Nigel Suckling ISBN: 1560254645 Publisher: Thunder's Mouth Press Pub. Date: January, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Dreams: The Art of Boris Vallejo by Boris Vallejo ISBN: 1560252804 Publisher: Hyperion List Price(USD): $25.95 |
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Title: Fantasy Workshop: A Practical Guide by Boris Vallejo, Julie Bell ISBN: 1560254866 Publisher: Nation Books Pub. Date: May, 2003 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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