50 Robots to Draw and Paint: Create Fantastic Robot Characters for Comic Books, Computer Games, and Graphic Novels

The ability to render eye-catching, convincing robots is a vital skill for artists who design computer games or illustrate graphic novels and comic books. Each design features step-by-step constructional drawings, with instructions for shading and coloring. This book presents 50 robot designs for artists to copy, and then embellish with their own creative flourishes. More than 200 instructive color illustrations.. Among them are Basic robots, easy-to-create “starter” models Wizards and alchemists Clockwork robots, constructed from gears, cogs, and mechanical parts Bipedal anti-tank robots engaging in future wars Insect-like robots with computer brains Robotic shock-troop robots for interstellar warfare Readers will also find advice on effective storytelling, avoiding simplistic clich©s, seeking out constructive criticism, and maintaining productive work habits

He lives in Ottawa, Canada. From terrifying Victorian clockwork creations to the dark future’s most lethal war machines, this book helps you bring cold life to your robot art. Learn the core skills for rendering robots: where to find inspiration; how to draw and color your work using a range of media; techniques for adding detail like electrical circuits, machinery, and weapons. Keith Thompson is a renowned illustrator and conceptual designer who specializes in fantasy and science fiction art. His surreal and innovative work has been featured in numerous books and magazines around the world, and is also available to buyers as fine-art prints. From the Back Cover (back cover) Learn how to draw awe-inspiring robots for comic books, graphic novels, and computer games. . Features a wide range of robot

Cute I really liked this book when I bought it 5 years ago. It had cute and excellent robots to practice drawing for my toy robot business. I am a designer and it was fairly useful to use as a reference to different Ideas. Has big pictures and instructions that are relatively clear. I do not know if it would be good for a very beginner artist but nonetheless it worked for me! I still own this book.. "I get a lot of feedback which is great. Very glad I have gotten this book" according to Kazaa Kai. I'm actually working on a robot comic that I am hoping to release sometime next year. This has helped me a lot as far as getting the concept of developing robots. When I post them to my Instagram and Facebook, I get a lot of feedback which is great. Very glad I have gotten this book.. It's a KEEPER Great book for collection. the artist gives you permission to use this for yourself. And takes you from robot to robot by different types giving you examples of why to make what changes. A great learning tool for beginner robot builders. Even if you are not building or drawing robots you may understand what there is to understand better. I had read it in the library but I would rather have it than not have it. It's part of my personal collection now.

He lives in Ottawa, Canada. . Keith Thompson’s illustrations have been featured in numerous books and magazines around the world, with many others available to buyers as fine-art prints