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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful bestiary of imaginative creatures
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it!
This book is amazing and inspiring. So much skill and creativity on display.
5.0 out of 5 stars I have this book in both ENG and JPN languages; The cover isn't as cool as the JPN version though
A really, really great book to generate new ideas. Lots of shaped-based silhouettes and unique usage of negative space. Even each character has a small image with just their shadows to show this! The artist's creative process is explained in detail and with accompanying pictures to demonstrate how earlier iterations were adjusted and improved on.As a content warning, there are bare breasts for some of the characters. Doesn't bother me, but might make unaware parents upset.
5.0 out of 5 stars True advice and beautiful work!
Often when buying art books the advice that comes with them is generic! In this book Satoshi gives actual practical advice: a solid investment! Gorgeous design great advice!
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best artist artworks book out there.
This book has tons of excellent character designs and ideas. I like the cartoony feelings that comes with each drawing. They remind me of Vanillaware's Muramasa.
5.0 out of 5 stars Simplemente maravilloso
Las ilustraciones son hermosas y los detalles son fantásticos
3.0 out of 5 stars Kindle version quality
I am a fan and all the character designs are awesome.However, kind of disappointed by the low resolution of kindle version.It is like a pdf of highly compressed jpg images.
Fantastic designs
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Good for teenagers interested in game design
The 16 year old that received this for his birthday, loved it as he is currently doing character design and would like to be a game developer as a career. I am always trying to encourage him to follow this dream and not end up doing a job he hates as does happen to a lot of creative people. Five stars
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Sou suspeito a falar, já que Satoshi Matsuura é meu Designer de Personagem favorito...mas este livro é um oceano de inspiração! Recomendo muito!
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Interesting book
Bought as a gift for my 7 year old nephew who was into monsters/dinosaurs/dragons, and liked to draw. Seemed to really like it.
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Fantasy Characters & Creatures: An Artist's Sourcebook: Whimsical Beasts, Anthropomorphic Monsters and More! (With over 600 illustrations)
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AED10799
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Order today to get by
Free delivery on orders over AED 200
Imported From: United States
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Description:
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5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful bestiary of imaginative creatures
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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth it!
This book is amazing and inspiring. So much skill and creativity on display.
5.0 out of 5 stars I have this book in both ENG and JPN languages; The cover isn't as cool as the JPN version though
A really, really great book to generate new ideas. Lots of shaped-based silhouettes and unique usage of negative space. Even each character has a small image with just their shadows to show this! The artist's creative process is explained in detail and with accompanying pictures to demonstrate how earlier iterations were adjusted and improved on.As a content warning, there are bare breasts for some of the characters. Doesn't bother me, but might make unaware parents upset.
5.0 out of 5 stars True advice and beautiful work!
Often when buying art books the advice that comes with them is generic! In this book Satoshi gives actual practical advice: a solid investment! Gorgeous design great advice!
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best artist artworks book out there.
This book has tons of excellent character designs and ideas. I like the cartoony feelings that comes with each drawing. They remind me of Vanillaware's Muramasa.
5.0 out of 5 stars Simplemente maravilloso
Las ilustraciones son hermosas y los detalles son fantásticos
3.0 out of 5 stars Kindle version quality
I am a fan and all the character designs are awesome.However, kind of disappointed by the low resolution of kindle version.It is like a pdf of highly compressed jpg images.
Fantastic designs
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Good for teenagers interested in game design
The 16 year old that received this for his birthday, loved it as he is currently doing character design and would like to be a game developer as a career. I am always trying to encourage him to follow this dream and not end up doing a job he hates as does happen to a lot of creative people. Five stars
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Sou suspeito a falar, já que Satoshi Matsuura é meu Designer de Personagem favorito...mas este livro é um oceano de inspiração! Recomendo muito!
Conforme à mes attentes
Conforme à mes attentes 👌
Interesting book
Bought as a gift for my 7 year old nephew who was into monsters/dinosaurs/dragons, and liked to draw. Seemed to really like it.
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