Sketching from the Imagination: Sci-fi

An inspiring collection of drawings and articles exploring the sketchbooks and artistic practices of 50 talented sci-fi concept artists.

Sketches and drawings are the foundations of great art, where thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image. In Sketching from the Imagination: Sci-fi, 50 talented traditional and digital artists showcase their sketches, share their inspirations, and explain their approaches to drawing sci-fi art. From doodles of robots and aliens, to concept designs for spaceships and speculative life-forms, Sketching from the Imagination: Sci-fi is a visually stunning collection packed with useful tips and creative insights – an invaluable resource that will inspire artists of all abilities.

Product details
Softback 320 pages
Dimensions: 210mm x 230mm
Paper quality: Full-color premium paper pages
ISBN: 978-1-909414-22-8

The 50 featured artists
Erick Altensleben
Fred Augis
Patricio Betteo
Daniel Chavez
Ang Chen
Ian Jun Wei Chiew
Sung Choi
Vincent Coviello
Erik Dillinger
Mike Doscher
Jerel Dye
Evgeniya Egorova
Justin Fairfield
Nikolay Georgiev
Anastasios Gionis
Josan Gonzalez
Wouter Gort
Alain Gruetter
Stephan Günther
Tian Guo
Arthur Haas
Carlos Huante
Guido Kuip
Michal Kus
Eliott Lilly
Anaïs Maamar
Josh Matamoros
Ian McQue
Veronique Meignaud
Brynn Metheney
Jonas Minnebo
Giulia Nuccetelli
Gabriele Pala
Darren Quach
Jakub Rebelka
Bobby Rebholz
Chris Thomas Sanders
Geoff Shupe
Lucian Stanculescu
Nick Sumida
Ash Thorp
Al Jerek Torrijas
Axel Torvenius
Emerson Tung
Rob Turpin
Alex Villarreal
Spark Warrgon
Brad Wright
Yeh Ching
Wendy Yoon

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Endorsements

“It’s great to see a book showcasing beautiful paintings; however it’s a rare thing to see the true bones of a masterpiece. This collection of drawings and sketches lets you see just that: the initial ideas and designs created by these talented artists. This is an incredible feast for the eyes for everyone, from the novice to the professional, and most of all the artist in all of us”
J.P. Targete
Freelance Conceptual Artist/Illustrator

“Sketching from the Imagination: Sci-fi is chock-full of fresh inspiration! This beautifully designed book includes a fantastic collection of sketches, along with helpful descriptions and tips by talented artists. Sketching ideas is one of an artist’s most valuable skills. Whether you are a 2D or 3D artist, this is a must read”
Ken Barthelmey
Freelance Creature Designer

“This book is a perfect fit for anyone who’s interested in learning more about sketching. Every page is filled with truly insightful words and awe-inspiring sketches that will make you want to take up your pencil, start sketching and get lost in your imagination”
Brun Croes
Illustrator/Visual Development Artist

“This book contains the essentials for discovering new methods for refreshing your ideas and techniques for sketching sci-fi. As an avid admirer of sketching, I find it beneficial for both beginners and more professional artists. After reading it, the only question that remains is, ‘What brush will I pick for my new sketches?’”
Ioan Dumitrescu
Concept Designer/Illustrator

“Sketching is the most important stage of producing creative work. As an illustrator, it is where the fun part of the creative process begins. This book gives us a closer look at those ‘fun’ moments from various artists across the globe – a rare peek at their sketching process which sometimes tells more stories than the finished works”
Kerby Rosanes
Artist/Illustrator