Draw Sci Fi by Gecko Keck
If you are fascinated by sci fi and wish to learn how to draw scenes, figures and motifs from future worlds and far-flung galaxies, then this book is for you. It includes systematic guidance on materials and all the basic drawing techniques, such as shading and perspective, you need in order to create spacecraft, robots, cyborgs, aliens and more - the only limits are your own imagination. Whether you are new to drawing or simply wish to improve your existing skills, there are numerous ideas and projects in this book to guide and inspire you, plus expert tips and background information to aid your own creative work.
Follow step-by-step instructions for numerous drawings that come under the umbrella of sci-fi from creatures, aliens, UFO's, robots and moreFind out how to draw metal and shiny surfaces and other techniques that will improve your drawing skills. 80 pages of sci-fi images and scenes, mostly using pencil.-KarenPlatt.co.uk Want to learn to draw Sci-fi creatures? This is definitely the book for you. It is absolutely packed with suggestions, hints and tips covering everything from the creation of fantastic aliens to cities of tomorrow. This is not a step by step guide, but one which assumes a basic level of skill that now needs expanding. Having worked through the book, all you need is to let your imagination fly in order to create some stunning art work. Geck Keck is a highly skilled artist in this field, and that skill really shows through. His work has included the creation of products for Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Winnie the Pooh. An interesting section within the book deals with avoiding the most common mistakes including how to keep your paper clean and unsmeared! It is fascinating looking through the characters within the book as he has come up with extremely unusual ones such as the Indian space surfer.-Monstersandcritics.com
Gecko Keck (real name: Gerhard Woerner; born November 1967 in Stuttgart, Germany) is a German artist, designer and author. Among other things, he was involved in the toy development of the FERRERO Kinder Surprise eggs. After graduating from high school in 1987, Keck worked as a freelance illustrator and caricaturist for various newspapers. From 1989 he had a permanent position at Motor Presse Verlag Stuttgart as a graphic designer, illustrator and comic artist. During this time he developed his own magazine concepts and took part in various exhibitions in the Stuttgart area. In 1993 he again took the step into self-employment and he worked as a freelance artist and designer. In 1996, Keck began designing surprise egg toys for the Italian confectionery manufacturer FERRERO, making a total of over 5,000 drawings and 300 models. By 2004, he created approximately 40% percent of the content, of which there are an estimated 8 billion copies worldwide. He also developed products for well-known licensed themes such as SpongeBob, Hello Kitty, Asterix, Lord of the Rings, Peanuts, The Smurfs etc. In 1993 Gecko Keck began working as a toy developer for Schleich GmbH., for which he also helped to develop the conception of the Bayala World, including the work Bayala - the Daughters of the Elf King. In 1996, Keck's own art gallery opened with paintings and sculptures. In 2005 he founded the Kieselsteiner publishing company. Since 2004 he has been designing products for Nestle, Milka and developing confectionery products for wholesalers in Europe, Australia and the USA. Gecko Keck has published around 90 books since 2007, including bestsellers that have been published worldwide. The bestsellers include books such as Bayala - the daughters of the elf king, Sajana - the legacy of the elf king, the drawing course The art of drawing for children and also the Sherlock Holmes Micro Crimes crime search books for adults. The artist's oeuvre now includes more than 25,000 drawings, paintings and figures. Keck is married, and the couple has two daughters. The artist spends a large part of his time on the Tuscan archipelago island of Elba. Find Gecko Keck online: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gecko_Keck www.facebook.com/geckomanga www.facebook.com/GeckoKeckBuecher www.facebook.com/GeckoKeckGraphicArt www.instagram.com/geckomanga/channel/ www.instagram.com/gecko_keck
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781844484775 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844484777 |
| Title | Draw Sci Fi |
| Author | Gecko Keck |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Search Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |