1. Color & Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter
Everything that you can possibly think of in terms of Lighting & Color relationships is in this book. If you want to understand and apply the knowledge in this book to your artwork, get this book right now!
2. Thoughts and Doodles: The art of Sam Nielson
Although you can see many of his artworks on his blog, it's very nice to have a hardcopy of his masterful work on lighting as well as design. With a few tutorials and work processes, this book packs a lot of sketches & renderings. The best book on achieving realistic light with a fantasy setting.
3. IMAGINE: Creating Art for Entertainment by Leo Sandberg
I think its the most comprehensive book on visual development as well as production design. It cites a few design books as well as 'By Design' by Vincent LoBrutto. check out a preview here: https://www.fabpics.com/imagine/
1. Color & Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter
Everything that you can possibly think of in terms of Lighting & Color relationships is in this book. If you want to understand and apply the knowledge in this book to your artwork, get this book right now!
2. Thoughts and Doodles: The art of Sam Nielson
Although you can see many of his artworks on his blog, it's very nice to have a hardcopy of his masterful work on lighting as well as design. With a few tutorials and work processes, this book packs a lot of sketches & renderings. The best book on achieving realistic light with a fantasy setting.
3. IMAGINE: Creating Art for Entertainment by Leo Sandberg
I think its the most comprehensive book on visual development as well as production design. It cites a few design books as well as 'By Design' by Vincent LoBrutto. check out a preview here: https://www.fabpics.com/imagine/