The Fantasy Artroom

I really did not know what this book would be like - I had thoughts of lots of owls and mushrooms telling me nothing. How wrong I was, this is a great teaching and learning tool, Mr Pocock actually goes through the process of showing how a really good picture can be achieved. I love the start when the first lesson states " think of an idea 2 visualise it 3 bring it to life" Those words just gives you the permission let yourself go - no rules! There are instructions and ideas and suggestions and sketches to practise the new skills on, but basically you're in charge everything else is add on skills to enhance. I think this book would suit children, teens and adults and it starts at the beginning and helps right through the final stages of the picture. I really like it .

All I can say is WOW! While great as an ebook, I think this is one that deserves a hard copy. Great art, a really fun book.

Excellent instruction and picture book. The artwork included in the book was inspirational, and I thought the level and detail of the instruction was pitched perfectly. It is a beautiful book to treasure but also made you want to reach for your pencils and paper immediately. I loved the variety and exquisite detail, and would highly recommend it. Thank you

My teenage daughter and I looked at this book together. And we would buy it in a heartbeat! Wonderful book for any aspiring artist!

This is one talented person! Aaron's sketches are truly magical.

"The Fantasy Artroom" teaches how to draw, ink, and use watercolor to create fantasy artwork. The author assumed that you have no art training. He generally suggested the minimal necessary tools to get you started, and he gave tips on how to use these tools to get good results. He provided step-by-step demonstrations on how to draw a scene element (like a rock, tree, dragon, water, etc.) or whole fantasy scene. He broke the steps down enough that I felt confident as I did the demo and in using that information to create my own scenes. He was very encouraging and made art seem do-able for everyone.

He taught how to sketch or draw a scene, how to ink the scene using a dip pen or ink pens, and how to paint colored scenes using watercolors. His tips on using dip pens and watercolors were very useful. He showed how to use reference photographs, like using a picture of a lizard to create a better dragon. He talked about composing and story-telling in the scene. He provided demos on landscape elements, texture, and a variety of fantasy creatures (from griffins to trolls, mermaids, fairies, and more).

I'd highly recommend this book to anyone--young or old--who would like to learn how to create or improve their fantasy artwork.

From what I can tell, in the galley copy I received of this book, this is a very well written and illustrated, helpful book for anyone beginning their journey into the world of fantasy art. I wasn't able to see a lot of the images, as they were fragmented in the Egalley, but from the ones I did see, this artist takes his work very seriously and does a beautiful job representing not only fantasy creatures, but animals in general.

The text in the book is also very well written and explains a lot about different art materials and types of textures of paper, pen and pencil techniques and terminology. If you are looking to break into the fantasy art field, this book will offer you an excellent start.

I like learning from people who have verified experience, and this artist clearly does. The book is easy to read and personable, and would be useful for anyone looking to improve their drawing skills in general.

This review is based on a complementary copy from the publisher, Provided through Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

This is a good and thorough book on showing you how to draw fantasy characters and add depth to your drawings. It has interesting tutorials and examples. Good information for any aspiring fantasy artist.

A great book for those interesting in improving their skills in the area of fantasy art. It goes into great detail about various techniques and is well written and easily understood. It appears that the illustrations are great though most were missing or truncated in the e-book I saw. Highly recommend to those interested in fantasy art.

The Fantasy Artroom by Arron Pocock is a book that will help you brush up on your skills and add new tricks and techniques to your repertoire. Sketching, line art, watercolors, mixed media, composition, rendering methods ― The Fantasy Artroom is your all-in-one traveling companion into the world of fantasy art. These step-by-step demonstrations offer easy-to-follow methods for drawing trees and landscapes; forming dwarves, witches, mermaids, centaurs, and other characters; and putting them all together into enchanting compositions. Introduce a new dimension to your drawing, line art, and watercolor images with this richly illustrated guide and its helpful exercises, tips, and suggestions.

The Fantasy Artroom is a nice blend of explaining the whys and hows of fantasy art. Arron Pocock explains their techniques and preferences in the genre. I like the way the process is discussed, including technical skill, intent, and inspiration. I find that all three are important in all art forms, and there is no exception here. Everything was covered thoroughly and there was plenty of encouragement along with the discussion of skill and practice. I think inspiring artists could benefit from this material.

The Fantasy Artroom was a well organized, beautiful, and instructional book. readers that are interested in expanding their art skill, particularly in dealing with fantasy worlds and creatures, will find much of interest here.

Overall: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Content: 5/5

I'm not really a fan of the author's drawing style, but his drawing advice and tips are really, really impressive. All the techniques, the details, if you dream to be a fantasy artist like the author, this book is for you.
5 stars to the fantastic cover.

This was an excellent starter book for someone who already has drawing talent. I showed it to my niece and she really loved it. She was able to draw a pretty good wicked witch from the illustrations shown in a very short time. Me however not as well done.

You can learn to draw all sorts of mythical creatures from this instruction book. Mermaids, centaurs and such.

Gorgeous.

I went to art school, long long ago when hope was high and life worth living, with the intent of being the next <a href=" http://www.michaelwhelan.com/">Michael Whelan</a>. Reality set in in there somewhere, and the upshot is I haven't picked up a pencil, much less a brush, in a long time.

But this? This made me itch to go find my pencils.

It's a lovely book on a couple of levels. Not an artist and don't care to try? No problem – just page through and get lost in the detailed and enchanting illustrations, and maybe dip in here and there to the engaging text. Art student? Keep this handy and read it cover to cover, and more than once. There's practical instruction here – including stuff I never learned in school – along with inspiration and encouragement, and advice on how to get past the artist's version of writer's block. Lapsed art student? Blow the dust off the art box, knead the kneaded eraser, and dig out the paper – you'll need it.

If I'd had this book mumblety years ago, I might not have become a lapsed art student. I don't know why I've never gotten to know Aaron Pocock's art before, but I'm glad to know him now.

The usual disclaimer: I received this book via Netgalley for review.

A great book, I love the way you can see the formation of the sketch and where the artist had improvised. It gives a good solid basis for beginners but also a way for more experienced artists to develop their own styles. Great side narration and I loved the variations in the fantasy material- not just the usual dragons and half-naked elves.

'The Fantasy Artroom' by Aaron Pocock is a really good instructional manual for those wanting to create better art or even those just looking for some art to look at.

The book starts with basic ideas and tools and builds on them. From pencil to ink to watercolor, there are plenty of step by step instructions. Art supplies are discussed, but primarily the art takes center stage. Constant reminders to be patient and start with nature are there along with creating for fun.

The art and text are very accessible. The art is fun to look at, and the instruction is encouraging and friendly. Don't think you know how to create art? The author tells you that all you need to do is to just do it and keep practicing. I'm not sure I could accomplish some of the work I found in this book, but I felt encouraged to give it a try.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Dover Publications and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.