- I can't believe what a gorgeous volume this one is! All the sketches and concept art provided by Glen Keane and his team remind me of the OLD Disney Classics; and the beautiful paintings are horribly inspiring. I get the feeling I'm assisting at the birth of a new Classic, when I flip through its pages. Definitely a masterpiece movie - and a perfect volume of images and info to go with it.
2) "The Art of How to Train Your Dragon"
- Unfortunately I don't actually own this one yet, but flipping through its pages left me awe-struck a few days ago. Again, lovely character designs and BEAUTIFUL paintings. Inspiring, at least. It made me appreciate the movie so much more...
- I first saw this book on your site and then immediately decided it's exactly what I needed. I'm an Architecture student, and I've had a bad time trying to make my perspectives and drawings look "good enough". I got some very good tips and pointers from this book and currently consider it one of the best investments I ever made.
4) "Tale As Old As Time"
- Although not as classy a volume as numbers 1) and 2) are, this deserves to be on this list because I've been dying to see a good "Art Of" book for my FAVOURITE Disney Classic for ages! It's impossible for me not to get all excited about owning this title; even though I wish it had MORE sketches and concept art.
5) "Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter"
- This one is not helpful for my school-work, but for my digital painting. I haven't had the chance to actually put it to good use yet (hence it being number 5); but I've been looking for something along these lines for a long long time and am very glad to finally have it in my hands. Also, I found out about it through your blog. Thank you for that :)
1) "The Art of Tangled"
- I can't believe what a gorgeous volume this one is! All the sketches and concept art provided by Glen Keane and his team remind me of the OLD Disney Classics; and the beautiful paintings are horribly inspiring. I get the feeling I'm assisting at the birth of a new Classic, when I flip through its pages. Definitely a masterpiece movie - and a perfect volume of images and info to go with it.
2) "The Art of How to Train Your Dragon"
- Unfortunately I don't actually own this one yet, but flipping through its pages left me awe-struck a few days ago. Again, lovely character designs and BEAUTIFUL paintings. Inspiring, at least. It made me appreciate the movie so much more...
3) "Drawing Shortcuts: Developing Quick Drawing Skills Using Today's Technology. 2nd Edition"
- I first saw this book on your site and then immediately decided it's exactly what I needed. I'm an Architecture student, and I've had a bad time trying to make my perspectives and drawings look "good enough". I got some very good tips and pointers from this book and currently consider it one of the best investments I ever made.
4) "Tale As Old As Time"
- Although not as classy a volume as numbers 1) and 2) are, this deserves to be on this list because I've been dying to see a good "Art Of" book for my FAVOURITE Disney Classic for ages! It's impossible for me not to get all excited about owning this title; even though I wish it had MORE sketches and concept art.
5) "Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter"
- This one is not helpful for my school-work, but for my digital painting. I haven't had the chance to actually put it to good use yet (hence it being number 5); but I've been looking for something along these lines for a long long time and am very glad to finally have it in my hands. Also, I found out about it through your blog. Thank you for that :)