Guweiz: The Art of Gu Zheng Wei

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Digital artist Zheng Wei Gu (AKA Guweiz) shares his anime-inspired world in this beautifully produced and insightful book, leading you through his fantasy world with a portfolio packed with gritty detail and a surreal vibe. 

Guweiz began drawing when he was 17, inspired by an anime art tutorial on YouTube. Discovering a natural talent, he carried on drawing and quickly amassed a fan-base for his edgy illustration style. Throughout this book, readers will discover his artistic journey from the very beginning, with behind-the-scenes details about how some of his most popular pieces were created. He reveals his secrets for turning influences into truly original digital art, including that all-important narrative that takes drawing and painting beyond the purely visual. Step-by-step tutorials share techniques and tips to help you create these sorts of effects in your art, resulting in images with the depth of detail and intrigue that Guweiz has made his trademark. The artist’s unique urban take on the popular manga/anime style is gripping right from the first page, from the surreal take on Japanese lifestyle to the urban fantasy he creates.

From the Publisher

About this book
This comprehensive first volume explores the use of color and light in both digital and traditional media, with theory, tutorials, techniques, and tips written and illustrated by the world’s best known and most talented artists. Devin Elle Kurtz inspires and instructs in her debut art book. In addition to sharing how she navigated the various paths of education, work, and personal struggles, Devin reveals her approach to color, light, and storytelling. The first publication of the works of digital artist Loish offers inspiration, insight, and exclusive artwork. Featuring a wide range of Loish’s illustrations, the book shows her development from hobbyist to highly popular professional artist. Travel through the world of Djamila Knopf, an artist whose Japanese-influenced characters and settings enchant fans worldwide. Go behind the scenes to uncover her processes, the use of storytelling in her artwork, and her ideation techniques.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ 3DTotal Publishing (September 15, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 152 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1912843161
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1912843169
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.54 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.8 x 12 inches