Best Books For Fantasy Artists (28 books)

Reference, instructional, or inspirational books for fantasy artists.

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1	Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art) by James Gurney 4.12 avg rating — 8,528 ratings score: 798, and 8 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You by Tony DiTerlizzi (Goodreads Author) (Author & Illustrator) 4.39 avg rating — 6,443 ratings score: 696, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2) (James Gurney Art) by James Gurney 4.08 avg rating — 19,427 ratings score: 398, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Dragon Art: Inspiration, Impact & Technique in Fantasy Art by Graeme Aymer 4.34 avg rating — 79 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	John Howe Fantasy Art Workshop by John Howe 4.06 avg rating — 3,112 ratings score: 290, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Gods for Future Religions by Ho Baron (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Sci-Fi & Fantasy Oil Painting Techniques by Patrick J. Jones 4.12 avg rating — 51 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien by J.R.R. Tolkien 4.52 avg rating — 1,414 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	A Tolkien Bestiary by David Day (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 7,339 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	HereAfter, The Land of Intuit and the Quest for the Book of Destiny by Tai Odunsi (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Animals in Motion by Eadweard Muybridge 4.24 avg rating — 144 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The Crafting of Narnia: The Art, Creatures, and Weapons from Weta Workshop by Daniel Falconer 4.34 avg rating — 128 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	I Ching Meditations: A Womans Book of Changes by Adele Aldridge 3.89 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	An Artist's Life by Carlton Davis (Goodreads Author) 4.87 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The World of The Dark Crystal by Brian Froud 4.30 avg rating — 4,053 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Art of Howl's Moving Castle by Hayao Miyazaki 4.55 avg rating — 3,760 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis 4.39 avg rating — 2,270 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	THE ART OF WEREWOLF: THE APOCALYPSE by Ethan Skemp 3.57 avg rating — 37 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Drawing and Painting The Realm of Faerie by Ed Org 4.27 avg rating — 49 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook by Alan Lee (Illustrator) 4.33 avg rating — 12,969 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Parting The Veil: The Art of Nene Thomas by Nene Thomas 4.54 avg rating — 182 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Myth and Magic: The Art of John Howe by John Howe 4.37 avg rating — 551 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Figure Drawing for All It's Worth by Andrew Loomis 3.97 avg rating — 24,425 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Fantasy Art Masters: The Best Fantasy and Science Fiction Artists Show How They Work by Dick Jude 3.92 avg rating — 50 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Between the Seams: The Art of Stephanie Pui-mun Law by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law 4.80 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Dreamscapes Magical Menagerie: Creating Fantasy Creatures and Animals with Watercolor by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law 4.77 avg rating — 107 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	DreamScapes Myth & Magic: Create Legendary Creatures And Characters In Watercolor by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law 4.62 avg rating — 144 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Dreamscapes: Creating Magical Angel, Faery & Mermaid Worlds In Watercolor by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law 4.46 avg rating — 414 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars