ImagineFX Presents – Fantasy Art Essentials, 14th Edition, 2023

ImagineFX Presents – Fantasy Art Essentials, 14th Edition, 2023
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Overview: Whether you’re an admirer of fantasy art, or you want to get to grips with its techniques in your own work, this ultimate guide is for you. Featuring galleries of inspirational imagery and classic interviews with undisputed luminaries of the fantasy art world like Rodney Matthews, Boris Vallejo, Brian Froud and many more, it’s packed with incredible artwork that shows off the talents of some of the world’s most famous fantasy artists. And that’s not all; each interview is backed by a guide to the styles and techniques in question.
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TECHNICAL MANIFEST ID: A6888B070C
English
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171 MB
2026
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