Too much black and white
I'm giving five stars because Dean Cornwell is a great illustator-damn near the greatest if you consider his mastery of color. Unfortunately this book does not regard his color works as so important, and therefore does damage to his legacy. Cornwell deserves better than this.
However, I'm grateful for the color that this book does have. Some of the b/w paintings here you can find on-line in full color, and what a difference! It truly makes you wonder what you're missing on the rest. Fortunately, there are a multitude of black and white drawings that still look great in this book.
I would say buy this only if you need it for professional use to further your skills as a painter or illustrator, or if the price goes down.
DEAN CORNWELL IS THE DEAN OF ILLUSTRATION
I cannot recommended this book highly enough.
I have this book and I believe that any serious artist / illustrator / collector should own a copy. I was fortunate enough to purchase a copy of the original book for under $300 dollars, but just barely. It along with my collection of Andrew Loomis books is one of my most prized possessions.
The information made available in this book on the life and work of one of the finest illustrators ever to pick up a brush is irreplacable.
Remarkable Illustrator~
This book shows his drawing and painting skill in detail manner. You'll see many examples of his drawings, experimenting with different compositions, color sketches final illustration. Excellent book for illustration students, artists or painters.
Check for more reviews on Amazon.com
Similar Products:
|
