ReviewBooks
The Future Of Fantasy Art edited by Aly Fell & Duddlebug (book review).
I must be on the upswing in my reading habits. I didn’t let “The Future Of Fantasy Art,” edited by Aly Fell &…
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December 2023
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ReviewBooks
101 Top Tips For Fantasy Painters by Kevin Crossley (book review).
I’ve been neglecting the artbooks accumulating on my shelf lately. The dilemma? Deciding which one to dive into first. Hence, it’s time for…
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Illustrators #42 (magazine review).
The latest edition of ‘Illustrators’ begins with a spotlight on the legendary Rich Corben (1940-2020). Despite his global acclaim, Corben was notably reserved,…
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Inking Mastery: techniques to elevate your comic-book art from good to great (tutorial).
In the grand tapestry of comic book artistry, the inker holds a powerfully transformative role, translating pencil sketches into vivid, dynamic illustrations. Among…
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Dragonworld edited by Pamela Wissman & Sarah Laichas (book review).
The subtitle of the book “Dragonworld,” edited by Pamela Wissman & Sarah Laichas, reads: “120 dragons with advice and inspiration from 49 international…
ReviewBooks
Art Of Imagination by Frank Robinson, Robert Weinberg and Randy Broecker (book review).
At auctions, people often find themselves surprised by smaller-than-expected furniture pieces. Similarly, “Art Of Imagination: 20th Century Visions Of Science Fiction, Horror, And…
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Working With Ditko by Jack C. Harris (book review).
Don’t approach the book, ‘Working With Ditko’ by Jack C. Harris, as a biography of the renowned comic book creator, Steve Ditko. Instead,…
September 2023
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Worlds Of Tomorrow: The Amazing Universe Of Science Fiction Art by Forrest J. Ackerman with Brad Linaweaver (book review).
When I saw that Forrest J. Ackerman was the co-author of ‘Worlds Of Tomorrow: The Amazing Universe Of Science Fiction Art,’ I braced…
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Draw! #4 Summer 2002 (magazine review).
I know the cover of ‘Draw! #4’ was later used for ‘The Best of Draw!,’ which is sadly now out of print. However,…
August 2023
ReviewBooks
Michael Whelan’s Works Of Wonder (book review).
Is it a niche hobby to select an artist and determine the availability and cost of acquiring an early or any of their…
ReviewIllustration
Illustrators #41 (magazine review).
With each edition of “Illustrators,” the diverse range of artists ensures there’s something for everyone. It’s an educational journey, especially when discovering the…
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Sex And Horror 2: The Art Of Alessandro Biffignandi (book review).
So, here is the second ‘Sex And Horror’ book and I’m glad that Mark Alfrey in his introduction explains how to pronounce Biffignandi,…