dao_ofdraw t1_je9cxzw wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:14 AM

James Gurney is truly one of the greatest illustrators of all time. Creator of Dinotopia, and one of the most prolific National Geographic illustrators. Color and Light is one of the best instructional books on realistic color there is. Absolute must for any art student.

artwarrior t1_jeav8o2 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 5:57 PM

Also his Youtube channel is jock full of instruction that is as good as any out there.

CoachOfTeamChaos t1_jeb7e6v wrote on March 30, 2023 at 7:14 PM

psst... I think you meant "chock"

loptopandbingo t1_jebhtr1 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 8:20 PM

The original expression is "jock full", referring to a full cup and jock strap. It was originally used in the late 1890s at baseball games referring to seemingly well-endowed players with enormous cups and jockstraps. Source: just made it up

artwarrior t1_jebi05h wrote on March 30, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Haha You are correct ! Thanks . :)

ggrayg t1_jebrpm6 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:23 PM

I highly recommend Imaginative Realism too - an absolutely excellent book for anyone who wants to work in illustration, animation, concept art, graphic novels or any form of narrative/sequential art. James Gurney is a legend and a wonderful instructional writer.

sneakzilla t1_jebe5mb wrote on March 30, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Came here to mention this! Color and light is so cool. Seems like a good dude as well