Author:J. David Spurlock
Illustrator:Frank Frazetta
Print length:208
Publication date:19-Jun-24

Description:
“Vanguard continues their trademark Definitive Reference series with Frazetta: World’s Best Comics Cover Artist, a sister book to 2022’s hit, Frazetta Book Cover Art.

While the prior book by illustration and cartooning historian J. David Spurlock catalogued, documented, and commented on all of Frazetta’s book cover paintings, this new volume focuses on the artist’s comics magazine cover art, which originally appeared on such periodicals as Creepy magazine, Ghost Rider, Mad magazine, Vampirella, National Lampoon and EC Comics’ Weird Science-Fantasy.

Each chapter teaches progressively more advanced techniques and subjects, allowing you to build upon your skills as you work through the projects. The final paintings Kolbie teaches show you how to combine all the skills youve developed in a variety of unique, exciting ways-the skys the limit!

With all the tips, tricks and techniques you need to dive into watercolor painting, this collection of brilliant watercolor projects is the perfect guide for the beginner painter and any artist looking to improve their landscape skills.

This book contains 30 projects.

Even if you are brand new to art, Sketchbook Joy’s aspirational prompts will encourage you to unlock your creativity and fill your very own gorgeous sketchbook to cherish.Learn how to paint through the accessible medium of fun gouache and explore the expressive joy of mixed media by drawing in pastels and pencils.Be excited by unique examples and ideas from artist Katie Moody’s stunning illustrations, and explore:Essential sketchbook supplies and how to use themBasic painting and drawing techniquesColour theorySketching things around youProjects that include botanicals, birds, rural landscapes, urban scenes, and painting from your window (or phone)Ideas and way of filling your sketchbookTips for building a creative practice and making time for it – and youDiscover your inner creative, enjoy the process, and sketchbook your way to joyful wellbeing.If you like this book, you will be interested in Painting Happiness and Painting Calm.”