Sci-Fi & Fantasy Oil Painting Masterclass

Layers, Blending & Glazing

By Patrick J. Jones, Foreword by Jeff Miracola

Patrick J. Jones

ART

160 Pages, 8.5 x 11

Formats: Trade Paper

Trade Paper, $36.95 (US $36.95) (CA $49.95)

Publication Date: May 2021

ISBN 9781912740109

Rights: US, CA, BR & CAR

Korero Press (May 2021)

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Overview

This detailed, user-friendly oil painting workbook is a companion to Patrick’s Sci-fi & Fantasy Oil Painting Techniques, and features previously unpublished artworks. Patrick leads us into his studio once again to study further the art of layers, blending, and glazing with oils. With his ever-evolving use of technique, Patrick explores methods for painting various textures — from fabric and fur to gold and flesh — and demonstrates various ways to work solvent free. The sheer scale and breadth of Patrick’s experience, and the wealth of invaluable information he shares, means that no artist, art lover, or art student should be without this volume on their bookshelves.

Reviews

"Patrick is a great writer, with an anecdote for just about every image in the book, and he’s often as hilarious as he is insightful . . . If you want to make the jump from digital to oils it's an utter must-have." —Imagine FX

"This is an amazing collection of work in the tradition, and quite as powerful as the best of Boris Vallejo, Frank Frazetta, and I would add Howard Pyle. I can’t say enough here—Patrick’s work reminds me at times of Jose Segrelles, one of the very finest fantasy illustrators ever. Don't miss this!!" —Bud Plant

"If you’re keen to take your knowledge of oils to the next level, then Patrick’s book is well worth your time." —Yahya El-Droubie Magazine

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 Sci-fi and Fantasy Oil Painting Techniques.

Foreword by Jeff Miracola
Jeff Miracola is the director of Fantasy Art Workshop and has been a professional illustrator since 1993. He’s worked on brands such as Magic: the Gathering, World of Warcraft, Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, and Mars Attacks. He has won numerous awards and been Artist Guest of Honour at GenCon, the world’s largest gaming convention. He lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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