The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Art of Patrick J. Jones

Illustrated by Patrick J. Jones, Foreword by Donato Giancola

Patrick J. Jones

DESIGN

176 Pages, 8.5 x 10.75

Cloth, $39.95 (US $39.95) (CA $53.95)

Publication Date: January 2017

ISBN 9780957664999

Rights: US, CA, BR & CAR

Korero Press (Jan 2017)

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Overview

An overdue retrospective of the phenomenal work of one of the biggest and best names in fantasy and sci-fi art

Featuring 150 amazingly realistic paintings, both digital and traditional, this sumptuous volume is overflowing with the voluptuous women, glistening warriors, fantastic beasts and monsters, enchanted lands and extraordinary creatures that have emerged from Patrick’s incredibly fertile imagination. An anecdote-peppered commentary by the artist runs alongside the artwork, along with exclusive contributions from fellow fantasy art luminaries. This is a must-have for the serious artist, the novice artist and the fantasy art fanatic alike.

Reviews

"I expect to be impressed by every piece that comes out of the hands of Patrick. His control of the paint and brushes is truly amazing." —Boris Vallejo, artist

"Patrick is a phenomenal artist, equally versed in both traditional and digital methods." —Dan Dos Santos, artist

"Patrick's painting capture the best of what science fiction and fantasy has to offer." —Donato Giancola, artist

"The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Art of Patrick J. Jones is another standout, with muscular digital and oil paintings that will be appreciated by fans of Frank Frazetta and Boris Vallejo."—LOCUS

"Few art of anatomy books boast quite as much awe-inspiring style and originality as this one from fantasy artist and teacher, Patrick J Jones!" — ImagineFX Magazine

"[A] fantastic book." —Park Blogs

"This is a must-have; we’ve already been captivated by his work for the two how-to books he’s done. On top of his highly detailed execution and finish, Patrick’s colouring is just astonishing. It is so beautifully done, like Maxfield Parrish or Frazetta. This may just be our favourite art book of the year!" —Bud Plant

"The paintings in the book are breathtaking. You just can’t fault the technique. The way he captures the light and mood is terrific. He also uses professional models to get his lighting and anatomy correct. So that’s the amount of dedication he puts behind each piece of work. I can only imagine how much more beautiful the paintings are in real life." —ParkaBlogs

Author Biography

Patrick J. Jones is an award-winning sci-fi and fantasy artist and teacher. His work is collected and published worldwide, and his client list includes such companies as Disney, Lucasfilm and Roc books. Patrick grew up in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the violent 30-year conflict known as “the Troubles”. Influenced by artists Boris Vallejo and Frank Frazetta, he spent his days in the sanctuary of rooftops, drawing and dreaming of becoming a fantasy artist, to the din of street riots below. Patrick later spent two years in the merchant navy, after which he moved to London and worked as an illustrator for 15 years before travelling the world once more.

Today, Patrick is settled in Brisbane, Australia, where he lives with his wife Cathy and their two scruffy dogs. When he’s not painting, he teaches art at two universities in the city. He is the author of several books, including Oil Painting Masterclass.

Foreword by Donato Giancola
American Donato Giancola is one of the most renowned fantasy artists of his generation. Popular and successful, he is noted for his work based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings and the collectable card game Magic: The Gathering.

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