the book I keep on my worktable
This is one of those books I always keep close at hand and I have a shed full of art books that I trade periodically,but this is one of the books you will keep because you can always learn a new technique from it.
Not what I was looking for at all
I bought this book based on the reviews here, and I wish I hadn't! It wasn't at all what I expected and will be of no use to me at all.
I wanted a book that gave tips but wasn't 'this is how you draw a tree in three easy steps.' This book had a few such sections!
I also didn't like the art at all, it was more in the realm of graphic design than fine art for me.... I don't want to create images that look perfect like photos! I find them kind of soulless personally (although the author of course is VERY talented, I just prefer a different style personally is all).
Each to their own of course, but this isn't the sort of book I thought I was buying, it left me quite disapointed. For lovers of airbrush only I'd say, and beginners.
A must have.
I've found this book to be extremely useful as an artist. There are several easy to understand demonstrations on how to achieve various techniques, such as creating haze, fog, and humidity both for close up scenes and those at a distance. Other demo's include creating light and shadow, animal skins, furs & feathers, foliage, water, snow & ice, and sand & mud, to name a few. Each demo is accompanied by a complete materials list of easy to find items. Some of his techniques call for the use of an airbrush, but there is no need to run out and buy the best model available as a simple craft airbrush/air could work. The airbrush techniques described can be achieved with a little practice. Even if one didn't wish to use an airbrush and preferred to use glazes, I would still highly recommend this book because the exercises do not focus on the use of an airbrush, but rather a layering of paints.
In the final chapter John Agnew showcases a few of his works, including some breathtaking murals he completed for various zoo exhibits and museums.
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