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Monsters come in all sizes – and textures! Soupy concrete, spiky scales, and rough rocks are just a few of the bizarre body types this ultimate guide contains. Readers will design their own monstrous characters who are good, evil, or something in between. Example backstories help readers create their own complex characters. They'll also learn important artistic techniques to enhance their storytelling, such as how to use body language to express...
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Magical amulets, supernatural powers, mind-altering abilities – the world of mystical heroes is full of bewitching possibilities. This ultimate guide introduces readers to a tantalizing array of mystical powers, and gives them the tools to design their own. A diverse cast of reference characters shows readers the importance of representation in comic books, encouraging them to create their own diverse heroes and heroines. Readers will be inspired...
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Tragic pasts, secret identities, compelling personalities – the best character designs are built on these essential factors! This ultimate guide shows readers how to create costumes that reflect their characters' powers, how to design a team of characters with interesting group dynamics, and how backstory can contribute to a character's flaws and strengths. Using classic designs, poses, and powers as references, readers will create their own unique...
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Most fantasy stories come down to a pivotal battle between good and evil. Which intrepid hero will dare take on the venomous villain? Sometimes, the perfect place to find inspiration for an illustrator's protagonist is history. This volume demonstrates that the past is rife with figures, both historical and mythical, who can serve as muses for a fantasy figure. Fairy queens, samurai, and knights are some of the characters readers will learn to draw...
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In the fantasy world, every thump, bump, roar, or growl could be a demonic dragon, menacing minotaur, or horrifying hydra ready to strike. This valuable guide helps young artists harness the powers of their imagination so they can create a whole universe of awesome fantasy monsters. It shows them how to animate them with a touch of magical energy. From terrible teeth to cruel claws, this motivating book offers step-by-step instructions about how to...
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When intergalactic evil strikes, heroic astronauts, aliens, and robots spring into action! This ultimate guide shows readers how to create bizarre extraterrestrial life-forms, design amazing robots, and deck their characters out in space gear. Readers will draw inspiration from Earth's insects and strange animals as they bring their own alien species to life. They'll build diverse planets and mind-blowing star fields for their characters to conquer...
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What makes a villain truly vile? Threatening postures, creepy color schemes, and dastardly weapons are a good place to start creating bad people! This ultimate guide teaches readers how to craft the perfect villains to oppose their heroic characters. They'll learn crucial storytelling techniques, such as how to find their villain's Achilles heel. Readers will also play with light, shadows, and other essential artistic skills. Simple step-by-step instructions...
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Superpowers aren't the only way to save the day in the urban jungle. This ultimate guide takes readers back to the basics of beating the bad guys with martial arts and hand-to-hand combat! Character references, fight choreography, and step-by-step instructions walk readers through the basics of designing characters who rely on their fists and wits. Readers will also learn crucial techniques in perspective to create towering buildings, desolate subways,...
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Imagine a remote village on a moonlit night. A nearby dense forest is alive with eerie echoes. This is Gothic-horror territory, a world of vampires, werewolves, and those brave enough to face them! Fantasy enthusiasts will love reading about each featured supernatural being and musing how it will fit into the next illustrated tale they weave. How-to sketches are accompanied by gorgeous full-color illustrations that will motivate artists of all levels....
10) Urban Magic
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Fantasy might bring to mind wizards in caves, heroes on mountaintops, and elves in forests, but don't forget urban magic. Yes, magical beings are found in the foul sewers of cities and in the darkest alleys of the tallest buildings. An ordinary man on the street may be a paranormal investigator. This inventive volume teaches young artists fundamental drawing techniques through step-by-step projects. Additional tips and tricks featured throughout will...
11) Steampunk World
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Steampunk is the science fantasy genre combining steam-powered technology in a retro world. With that motivating blend in mind, this attention-grabbing volume guides artists through many possibilities for populating their steampunk world, including steam-powered androids, airships, and treasure hunters. They'll start with a stick figure and learn how to fine-tune it into a fully colored 3-D illustration. The step-by-step instructions, infused with...
12) Epic Adventures
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Every fantasy adventure needs an adventurer! Readers only need choose whether they want an Amazonian heroine, an intrepid swordsman, or another beautifully rendered character to star in their next illustrated masterpiece. Young illustrators will appreciate the step-by-step process that makes each figure an achievable depiction, whether they're beginners or seasoned artists. After mastering the characters, they'll be guided in making a final dramatic...
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