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Dark Art: Draw and Paint Witches and their Worlds
This book of visual inspiration, authentic reference and practical guidance on drawing and painting imagery from the diverse world of witchcraft is perfect for fantasy artists who want to explore the fascinating history of witchcraft and enhance their images of witches, wizards and related paraphernalia. A wealth of visual and textual information offers artists the chance to introduce more realism into their work and gives advice on the market for witchcraft illustration. Featuring a rich tapestry of finished paintings, work-in-progress illustrations and sketches covering types of witches, settings, tools of the trade and symbology, this is the essential guide to witchcraft for any fantasy artist or enthusiast.
128 pages, Paperback
First published April 24, 2009
About the author
Bob Hobbs
15 books5 followersBob Hobbs is the fantasy artist behind the CDC's Zombie Pandemic graphic novella which went viral on the internet in October 2011-2012.
Bob began his art career after graduating from the University of Hawaii in 1983 with a degree in commercial art. However, Bob had been creating artwork commercially for years before attending art school.
His work has been exhibited in such places as the Park Avenue Atrium in New York City, The U.S. Naval War College Museum, The Rhode Island School of Design Museum and the U.S. House of Representatives to name a few.
He's illustrated the works of authors M.D. Benoit, Ursula K. LeGuin, Larry Niven, Finlay Cowan, Kay Plumb, Tony Jurgens and over 100 more. He has collaborated with the likes of artists Christopher Shy, Julianna Kolakis, RK Post, Anthony Waters and the late Jeffrey Jones to name a few.
Bob lives in Atlanta.
Bob began his art career after graduating from the University of Hawaii in 1983 with a degree in commercial art. However, Bob had been creating artwork commercially for years before attending art school.
His work has been exhibited in such places as the Park Avenue Atrium in New York City, The U.S. Naval War College Museum, The Rhode Island School of Design Museum and the U.S. House of Representatives to name a few.
He's illustrated the works of authors M.D. Benoit, Ursula K. LeGuin, Larry Niven, Finlay Cowan, Kay Plumb, Tony Jurgens and over 100 more. He has collaborated with the likes of artists Christopher Shy, Julianna Kolakis, RK Post, Anthony Waters and the late Jeffrey Jones to name a few.
Bob lives in Atlanta.
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February 13, 2020
A ok book if you want to dive in doing a bit more fantasy drawings, special witches, symbols and tools, some landscapes. Some good advises how to...I will give it a 3.
March 6, 2023
Fantastic book, very informative!
November 20, 2012
My daughter has referred to this for several school art projects and found it to be really useful. Well put together for amateur artists with plenty of inspiring ideas and tips.
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