Rob Alexander Boeken

Artists interested in graphic novels and comic book illustration will find all the guidance and inspiration they need to draw and paint landscapes that evoke myths and legends, lost empires, futuristic planets, dramatic dreamscapes, underwater worlds, and subterranean cities. Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations demonstrate techniques for rendering a wide range of fantasy features, whether working in ink, watercolor, or computer pixels. Details covered in this heavily illustrated volume include -- choice of materials, with advice on getting the most from software programs . . . basics of perspective, architectural geometry, color, mood, and seasonal variations . . . landscape features, including skies, clouds, mountains, caves, deserts, snow, and water reflections . . . imagined landscapes from ancient cultures, future worlds, alien planets, undersea worlds, and surreal dreamscapes . . . cityscapes, from medieval towns to the metropolis of the future . . . famous fantasy worlds, from Atlantis to Middle Earth. This good-looking and instructive volume features a gallery of fantasy and science fiction images among its more than 200 color illustrations.

"From ancient citadels and gothic castles to subterranean palaces and floating fortresses"--Cover.

A son's quest for vengeance unfolds after his father's murder, which was orchestrated to silence a dangerous secret. Determined to uncover the truth and complete his father's mission, he embarks on a perilous journey that challenges him to confront powerful enemies and unravel a conspiracy that threatens everything. As he delves deeper, he must navigate a world filled with deception and danger, all while grappling with his own motivations and the legacy left behind.