"Here's how I do it, and why": this is the premise behind John Howe's very first practical exploration of his artistic inspirations, approaches and techniques. Perfect for working artists and fans of John Howe's work, this book provides step-by-step demonstrations, sketches and outstanding finished paintings. Covering a wide range of subjects essential to any aspiring fantasy artist, including materials and the creative process, as well as drawing and painting humans, beasts, landscapes and architecture, John Howe shows you start-to-finish how to create amazing fantasy worlds. You will also find further inspiration and guidance on presenting work in various forms including film work, book covers and advertising.

John Howe was born in Vancouver, Canada in 1957. He attended the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs in Strasbourg. He has had three monographical titles published on his work, including Myth and Magic (Harper Collins, 2001) and worked extensively on the conceptual art for The Lord Of The Rings films with artist Alan Lee and director Peter Jackson.

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Includes a Forward by Terry Gilliam