The magical powers of a storybook cannot be denied, but what if within those pages awaited not traditionally-written fairy tales from all times and places, but those same tales re-told by some of the world’s most talented and respected artists!
Professional illustrators and concept artists are experts at pushing their art to a higher level and finding exciting new ways to approach classic subjects. In this book, they reveal their creative secrets. Being able to think outside the box, intrigue the viewer, and bring nuance to a simple story are just some of the essential skills presented inside, and the familiar world of fairy tales provides a wealth of iconic characters and storylines to play with.
Discover multiple renditions of five well-known tales, from research and sketches to rendering and revisions. Informative step-by-step tutorials reveal techniques and tips that will help push your illustration skills to new heights. Learn what makes an effective fantasy illustration and compare different artists’ visions side by side.
Reimagine five classic tales:
• Little Red Riding Hood
• Jack and the Beanstalk
• The Pied Piper of Hamelin
• Goldilocks and the Three Bears
• Hansel and Gretel
About the Author:
3dtotal Publishing is a small independent publisher specializing in high-quality art books dedicated to bringing invaluable training to beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike. Our titles proudly feature top industry professionals who share their experience in skillfully written step-by-step tutorials and quick tip guides placed alongside stunning artwork to offer creative insight, expert advice, and essential motivation.
From traditional art techniques, such as sketching and clay sculpting, to digital art software including Photoshop and Procreate, the vast knowledge offered by multiple contributing artists makes these books an indispensable addition to any artist’s bookshelf. Popular titles such as the Sketching from the Imagination and Beginner’s Guide series, along with our quarterly magazine CDQ, are part of a backlist of over 80 titles, many of which have been translated into several languages. At the heart of the 3dtotal Publishing catalogue, our sought-after “Art of” books showcase the very best content from the very best creators, in stunning and uniquely designed hard-back format. From 2022, we pledge to donate 50% of our net profits to charity, including planting one tree for every book sold.
Contents and contributors:
Welcome
How to use this book
Introduction by Ognjen Sporin
Little Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood versus the Wolf – Ahmed Rawi
Little Red and the Hyena – Eilene Cherie Witarsah
The Little Wolf Hunter – Fatemeh “Blue Birdy” Haghnejad
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Goldi the Gangster – Leroy Steinmann
Goldilocks the Greedy Bear – Tony “Eight” Camehl
The Golden Giant – Leo Gómez
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
The Dark Wizard of Hamelin – Inkognit
The Piper Imprisoned – Joshua Carson
The Vengeful Piper – Yongjae Choi
Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Friendly Giant – João Moura
Jack in the Giant’s Palace – Fernando Peque
Jack and the Space Giants – Kory Lynn Hubbell
Hansel and Gretel
A Grimm Arctic Tale – Oliver Ödmark
The Mice and the Owl – Gabriel Gómez Almenzar
The Witch Hunters – Kaining Wang
Gallery
WISH! – Ron Sanders
Jack and the Beanstalk – Ryan Harrell
Rapunzel – Katie Goldberg
Red Riding Hood – Luc Brunet-Manquat
Contributors
Glossary
