Culver city design studio press (211 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Inspired by The Daily Zoo, Keeping the Doctor at Bay with a Drawing a Day and The Daily Zoo, Year 2, Chris Ayers has created MY Daily Zoo to get the creativity of the young and old alike brewing! This activity book will provide page upon page of exercises that will provide YOU with ample opportunities to create your own personal zoo of characters. Some examples of what you will find within the cover - an octopus with the ends of his tentacles missing, you get to add what you would like to see held in the eight spaces, scribbles that get turned into characters with scribbles drawn to inspire your own characters, design a tortoise shell, a hippo tattoo, a bowling team's missing members, the dog show's competition line up, animal splicing (parts of different animals are provided for you to create your own). Have no fear, this book of artistic challenges will be started off with a step-by-step drawing follow-a-long: showing a line by line (shape by shape) progression of drawing a Daily Zoo character - provided with blank spaces next to each step for one to follow along. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. * In the spring of 2005, Chris Ayers was busy working as a concept artist in the Hollywood film industry. That came to a crashing halt when he was diagnosed with leukemia on April 1st. After a year-long period of treatment and recovery he started a sketchbook called The Daily Zoo on the anniversary of his diagnosis. Over the next 365 days he would draw one animal each day, challenging both his self-discipline and imagination. Most importantly it would allow him the focused opportunity to celebrate the gift of each healthy day. * The pages of The Daily Zoo Volume 1 are chock-full with the first year's 365 distinct critters, ranging from curious pandas to sinister hyenas, athletic aardvarks to zealous zebras, with the choice of artistic styles as diverse as the subject matter. Alongside the images, Ayers ties in commentary about his cancer experience, the sources of his artistic inspiration, and his creative methods. In the spring of 2005, the author was busy working as a concept artist in the Hollywood film industry. That came to a crashing halt when he was diagnosed with leukemia on April 1st. After a year-long period of treatment and recovery he started a sketchbook. This title deals with his sketchbook. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Join Chris Ayers and his menagerie as they make their Parisian debut on the walls of Galerie Daniel Maghen. Fifty-eight pieces were created especially for the gallery show in year six of The Daily Zoo and they are all captured in this book in their full glory. Do not miss meeting Le Chic Sheep, Le Penseur (The Thinker), Alien Accountant and Rosie On Skates, to name only a few, as they are certain to become close cartoon friends. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condición: As New. First Edition; First Printing. Pictorial boards, pristine, bright and sharp. As New. Book is firm in binding, color illustrations by Dylan Cole and Ahmed Aldoori, 48 pages. Free of any markings, not ex-library. ; Color Illustrations; Oblong Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 48 pages. Illustrated by Ahmed Aldoori (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Join Chris Ayers and his menagerie as they make their Parisian debut on the walls of Galerie Daniel Maghen. Fifty-eight pieces were created especially for the gallery show in year six of The Daily Zoo and they are all captured in this book in their full glory. Do not miss meeting Le Chic Sheep, Le Penseur (The Thinker), Alien Accountant and Rosie On Skates, to name only a few, as they are certain to become close cartoon friends. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Following in the successful paw and hoof prints of The Daily Zoo: Volume One comes another exotic menagerie of creative fauna from Hollywood artist Chris Ayers. The Daily Zoo Year 2 offers more furry and feathered friends along with continuing reflections on his life as an artist and cancer survivor. And, as with Volume 1 and perhaps more so, regardless of your artistic experience, this book will leave you inspired to grab the nearest pencil, pen, brush or crayon and start drawing . for fun and perhaps as a way to bring healing! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Ayers, Chris (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. In the spring of 2005 Chris Ayers was busy working as a concept artist in the Hollywood film industry. That came to a crashing halt when he was diagnosed with leukemia on April first. After a year-long period of treatment and recovery he started a sketchbook called The Daily Zoo on the anniversary of his diagnosis. Over the next 365 days he would draw one animal each day, challenging both his self-discipline and imagination. Most importantly it would allow him the focused opportunity to celebrate the gift of each healthy day. The pages of The Daily Zoo: Volume One are chock-filled with 365 distinct critters, ranging from curious pandas to sinister hyenas, athletic aardvarks to zealous zebras, and his choice of artistic styles are as diverse as his subject matter. Alongside the images Ayers, whose big screen credits include Men in Black II, X-Men 3, and the Alien vs. Predator films, ties in commentary about his cancer experience, the sources of his artistic inspiration and his creative methods. Whether you're a beginning artist or a seasoned pro, this book will leave you inspired to grab the nearest pencil, pen, brush or crayon and start drawing! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The adventure continues as author/illustrator Chris Ayers adds another 365 animals to his zoological menagerie with The Daily Zoo: Year Three. The series began as a personal project in 2006 as a means of art therapy for Chris as he recovered from acute myelogenous leukemia, a cancer of the blood. The premise was to draw one animal each day. This latest installment has been inspired by various events and personal encounters on his journey of remission - from traveling the world and the amazing people he met along the way, to planning his wedding and preparing for the arrival of his first child.Chris--still going strong in terms of his health and his art--brings us such whimsical characters as koala gymnasts, tigers in tuxedos, and golfing frogs (who cheat!). Come inside and explore the playground of Chris' imagination, where horses wear lipstick, tigers wear tuxedos, and the starfish like to fight back. Accompanying the images are the author's continuing reflections on his cancer experience and his artistic processes, as well as fun animal factoids. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. SIGNED by author/artist Dylan Cole on its front end paper. "First Edition, June 2012" and full printing line with "1" on its copyright page. The delightful science fiction story and artwork will charm any child or SF enthusiast on your gift list. This book is in fine condition. Binding is sound and square. Covers are unmarked and unworn. Pages are unworn and -- other than the author's signature -- unmarked. Its dust jacket, which is now protected by a removable mylar cover, is also in fine condition: whole, bright, unmarked and unworn. I will ship this book in a moisture proof zip-loc bag, padded in bubble wrap, inside a sturdy box to assure it reaches its proud new owner in the same condition as my description. Signed by Author(s).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Cinematics Storyboard Workshop is for any artist who wants to learn how to create professional, production-ready storyboards for film, animation, television, and video game cinematics. Modeled on the Cinematics course by artist and educator Gregg Davidson, this must-have guidebook is a concise, in-depth guide to the fundamentals: from storyboard mechanics and camera angles, to shot progression and staging, as well as current digital storyboarding and previsualization practices. Founder of The Animation Academy, Charles Zembillas, called Cinematics Storyboard Workshop "one of the best books on learning how to storyboard." Modeled on the Cinematics course by artist and educator Davidson, this must-have guidebook is a concise, in-depth guide to the fundamentals: from storyboard mechanics and camera angles, to shot progression and staging, as well as current digital storyboarding and pre-visualization practices. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Softcover. Condición: Near Fine. A clean, bright copy. ; Color Illustrations; 11.0 X 8.9 X 0.6 inches; 128 pages. Sze, Jackson; Plunkett, Kilian; Le, Thang; Lo, Wayne (ilustrador).

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Some minor wear. Text is clean and tight in binding. Due to length, this book will require additional shipping outside the U.S. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Inkworks is a delightful collection of mech sketches from key video game designer Darren Quach. Created to resemble an artist sketchbook, flipping through the pages will elicit the feeling of looking at private, treasured drawings. A visual journal of mech development, this book will provide insight into the techniques of a talented video game concept designer. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. How can I be more creative? People from every walk of life have asked this question. Whether the motivation is to find more personal satisfaction in everyday life or to achieve success in the workplace, the desire for creativity, and the struggle to sustain it, is universal. Drawing on his varied experiences as a successful product designer and creative director, as well as a seasoned educator and a working parent, Fridolin Beisert's Creative Strategies: 10 Approaches to Solving Design Problems uncovers priceless strategies to lead a more creative life--in any industry, at any level--whether you are a student, a teacher, a parent, or a CEO. Beisert's approaches, cleverly and appropriately titled Pattern Breaking, Planting Limits, and Reality Hacking, to name a few, are revealed through case studies and personal anecdotes that are both entertaining and illuminating, and demonstrate that creativity is a skill that can be learned the same way that we learn how to ride a bicycle: by actively practicing it. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Scott Robertson returns with his much- anticipated third collection of sketches, clocking in at a whopping 451 drawings that are sure to amaze and inspire. After a brief hiatus from publishing, the acclaimed designer and best-selling author of How to Draw and How to Render is back to remind the industry why he continues to be a force, with a wide, imaginative range of vehicles represented in the book. From futuristic hot rods and otherworldly rovers, to superhero-worthy sports cars, ocean vehicles and equally incredible headgear, Robertson's latest sketches created during the last three years, are now ready to transport viewers beyond their own imaginations. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. * Inspired by The Daily Zoo, Keeping the Doctor at Bay with a Drawing a Day and The Daily Zoo, Year 2, Chris Ayers has created My Daily Zoo to get the creativity of the young and old alike brewing! This activity book will provide page upon page of exercises that will provide YOU with ample opportunities to create your own personal zoo of characters. Some examples of what you will find within the cover are: an octopus with the ends of his tentacles missing, you get to add what you would like to see held in the eight spaces; scribbles that get turned into characters with scribbles drawn to inspire your own characters; design a tortoise shell, a hippo tattoo, a bowling team's missing members; the dog show's competition line up; animal splicing (parts of different animals are provided for you to create your own). Have no fear, this book of artistic challenges will be started off with a step-by-step drawing follow-a-long: showing a line by line (shape by shape) progression of drawing a Daily Zoo character - provided with blank spaces next to each step for one to follow along. Provides you with ample opportunities to create your own personal zoo of characters. This title offers examples of what you will find within the cover are: an octopus with the ends of his tentacles missing; scribbles that get turned into characters with scribbles drawn to inspire your own characters; and more. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Stephan Martiniere is an internationally renowned Science Fiction and Fantasy artist. He is the recipient of numerous awards including a silver and a gold Spectrum Award, eight Master Awards, and an Excellence Expose Award. He is also an accomplished concept artist who has worked on such movies as "I Robot", "Star Wars Episodes II & III", "Red Planet", "Sphere", and "The Time Machine". As a visual design director for Cyan, Martiniere was responsible for creating and overseeing the look of the games "Uru: Ages Beyond Myst", "Uru: The Path of the Shell", and "Myst 5". Martiniere is currently the art director at ID software in Dallas, Texas for Rage. The author is an internationally renowned Science Fiction and Fantasy artist. He is the recipient of numerous awards including a silver and a gold Spectrum Award, eight Master Awards, and an Excellence Expose Award. He is also an accomplished concept artist who has worked on such movies as "I Robot", "Star Wars Episodes II & III", "Red Planet". Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Following in the successful paw and hoof prints of The Daily Zoo: Volume One comes another exotic menagerie of creative fauna from Hollywood artist Chris Ayers. The Daily Zoo Year 2 offers more furry and feathered friends along with continuing reflections on his life as an artist and cancer survivor. And, as with Volume 1 and perhaps more so, regardless of your artistic experience, this book will leave you inspired to grab the nearest pencil, pen, brush or crayon and start drawing . for fun and perhaps as a way to bring healing! Following in the successful paw and hoof prints of "The Daily Zoo: Volume One" comes another exotic menagerie of creative fauna from Hollywood artist Chris Ayers. "The Daily Zoo Year 2 "offers more furry and feathered friends along with continuing reflections on his life as an artist and cancer survivor. And, as with Volume 1 and perhaps more so, regardless of your artistic experience, this book will leave you inspired to grab the nearest pencil, pen, brush or crayon and start drawing . for fun and perhaps as a way to bring healing! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Ayers, Chris (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. In the spring of 2005 Chris Ayers was busy working as a concept artist in the Hollywood film industry. That came to a crashing halt when he was diagnosed with leukemia on April first. After a year-long period of treatment and recovery he started a sketchbook called The Daily Zoo on the anniversary of his diagnosis. Over the next 365 days he would draw one animal each day, challenging both his self-discipline and imagination. Most importantly it would allow him the focused opportunity to celebrate the gift of each healthy day. The pages of The Daily Zoo: Volume One are chock-filled with 365 distinct critters, ranging from curious pandas to sinister hyenas, athletic aardvarks to zealous zebras, and his choice of artistic styles are as diverse as his subject matter. Alongside the images Ayers, whose big screen credits include Men in Black II, X-Men 3, and the Alien vs. Predator films, ties in commentary about his cancer experience, the sources of his artistic inspiration and his creative methods. Whether you're a beginning artist or a seasoned pro, this book will leave you inspired to grab the nearest pencil, pen, brush or crayon and start drawing! In the spring of 2005 Chris Ayers was busy working as a concept artist in the Hollywood film industry. That came to a crashing halt when he was diagnosed with leukemia on April first. After a year-long period of treatment and recovery he started a sketchbook called The Daily Zoo on the anniversary of his diagnosis. Over the next 365 days he would draw one animal each day, challenging both his self-discipline and imagination. Most importantly it would allow him the focused opportunity to celebrate the gift of each healthy day. The pages of The Daily Zoo: Volume One are chock-filled with 365 distinct critters, ranging from curious pandas to sinister hyenas, athletic aardvarks to zealous zebras, and his choice of artistic styles are as diverse as his subject matter. Alongside the images Ayers, whose big screen credits include Men in Black II, X-Men 3, and the Alien vs. Predator films, ties in commentary about his cancer experience, the sources of his artistic inspiration and his creative methods. Whether you're a beginning artist or a seasoned pro, this book will leave you inspired to grab the nearest pencil, pen, brush or crayon and start drawing! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Scott Robertson returns with his much- anticipated second collection of sketches, clocking in at a whopping 288 drawings that are sure to amaze and inspire. After a brief hiatus from publishing, the acclaimed designer and best-selling author of How to Draw and How to Render is back to remind the industry why he continues to be a force, with a wide, imaginative range of vehicles represented in the book. From futuristic hot rods and otherworldly rovers, to superhero-worthy sports cars and equally incredible headgear, Robertson's latest sketches were created over the last three years, and are now ready to transport you beyond your own imagination. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Quarto volume in stiff paper covers. Color and B&W illustrations. Condition: upper corner bumped; else near fine. 96 pages. Stephan Martiniere (ilustrador).

Softcover. Condición: Very good. [128p.] Name blacked out on inside front cover, cover corners lightly worn. From the introduction: "[F]eatures some of the premiere artists in character and costume design for video games, animation, and film." Examples of illustrations and characters from professional designers including Keith Christensen, Philip Boutte Jr., Christian Cordella, Constantine Sekeris, Anthony Francisco, Neville Page, Scott Robinson, Carlo Arelleno, Jerad S. Marantz, Kevin Chen, Gloria Shih, Paul Christopher, and Alan Villanueva as well as short biographies. Color photographs. (12"x9").…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. From the creative force who brought us the sci-fi tale Abakan 2288 comes Kallamity Sketchbook: Mech in Ink. Included are the latest collection of drawings from world-renown artist and sculptor Luca Zampriolo. Discover his wondrous mech suits and vehicles and meet many fascinating characters, plus, learn about the treasured tools he uses--from specific fountain pens and inks to different types of paper--to bring his remarkable drawings to life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "When you die on your world, you are born in this world. Some may call this the afterlife, a spiritual rebirth, heaven, hell, damnation. For me, it's my playground." --Lasaaj (a character from Heaven's Hell)This book explores the world of Heaven's Hell, a place that takes place in the afterlife. The premise is that when you die, your spirit or soul is transported to another realm of being. The life you were living before was a test to prepare you for the afterlife. Because in your new life, you will have to fight, not only for your survival, but also for rewards. The rewards are given to those who are victorious in ending the existence of others in huge battle arenas, and they grant people divine intervention and power that essentially help them communicate back to their old worlds. Sometimes it's for good, sometimes for bad, helping to illuminate the existence of miracles and tragic disasters throughout all religious history.Follow top educator Anthony Jones on his adventure of creating a fascinating place where imagination has no bounds. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. The beautiful minds of six extremely successful women artists in the entertainment industry present Lovely: Ladies of Animation. The history of art in animation has had many female heroes; this elite group is continuing the tradition and building upon it. Featuring the first published personal works by Lorelay Bove, Lisa Keene, and Claire Keane along with the works of previously published Mingjue Helen Chen, Brittney Lee and Victoria Ying, LOVELY is an indispensible addition to the library of anyone interested in animation. With a variety of styles, from graphic works to realistic portraits, these images will inspire and delight the viewer with each turn of the page. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Structura: The Art of Sparth is a collection of his personal artwork. Sparth has been an active artistic director and concept designer for the gaming industry for over ten years. Currently with idsoftware in Texas, a renowned leader in the gaming world with such titles as Wolfenstein 3D, Doom I and II, and Quake I and II, Sparth has been integral in designing the games that the video game enthusiasts of today devour. In both his professional and personal work, there are no limits to Sparths creativity when it comes to translating forms and concepts with an creativity when it comes to translating forms and concepts with an experimental and original approach. Born in France and having traveled the globe extensively, he was influenced greatly by the various world cultures he encountered, and this is largely responsible for his multiple creative passions, which range from space to architecture, robotics and beyond. Sparth has been an active artistic director and concept designer for the gaming industry for more than ten years and has been integral in designing the games that video game enthusiasts love. This collection of his personal artwork showcases Sparths creativity and imagination. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Sparth (ilustrador).…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. The field of design combines the talent of an artist, the intuition and awareness of what the future could be, curiousity, and a drive to create and adapt new technologies. Rides shares the process and complexity of design development. With this first book in a series of five, Belker introduces his dream of an electric motorcycle with drawings, renderings, and 3D models. The field of design combines the talent of an artist, the intuition and awareness of what the future could be, curiousity, and a drive to create and adapt new technologies. This title shares the process and complexity of design development. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. The adventure continues as author/illustrator Chris Ayers adds another 365 animals to his zoological menagerie with The Daily Zoo: Year Three. The series began as a personal project in 2006 as a means of art therapy for Chris as he recovered from acute myelogenous leukemia, a cancer of the blood. The premise was to draw one animal each day. This latest installment has been inspired by various events and personal encounters on his journey of remission - from traveling the world and the amazing people he met along the way, to planning his wedding and preparing for the arrival of his first child.Chris--still going strong in terms of his health and his art--brings us such whimsical characters as koala gymnasts, tigers in tuxedos, and golfing frogs (who cheat!). Come inside and explore the playground of Chris' imagination, where horses wear lipstick, tigers wear tuxedos, and the starfish like to fight back. Accompanying the images are the author's continuing reflections on his cancer experience and his artistic processes, as well as fun animal factoids. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. Hardcover. Following in the successful paw and hoof prints of The Daily Zoo: Volume One comes another exotic menagerie of creative fauna from Hollywood artist Chris Ayers. The Daily Zoo 2 offers more furry and feathered friends along with continuing reflections on his life as an artist and cancer survivor. And, as with Volume 1 and perhaps more so, regardless of your artistic experience, this book will leave you inspired to grab the nearest pencil, pen, brush or crayon and start drawing . for fun and perhaps as a way to bring healing! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Ayers, Chris (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. The highly anticipated follow-up to Framed Ink from DreamWorks and Netflix animator and illustrator, Marcos Mateu-Mestre. Framed Ink 2 provides insight into another compositional tool that Mateu-Mestre uses every day to create his amazing artwork--the energy within the working frame. In each piece of art, regardless of its format, one must consider essential factors such as the push-pull, tension-relaxation, pressure-release, balance and imbalance that happen inside the working area to support our storytelling. All of these factors apply in any aspect ratio, whether it be horizontal, vertical or square, each a format to consider when working in the movie, gaming, animation and graphic novel industries, which in our day and age can be presented through a variety of outlets such as a movie theater, home theater, social media and a number of personal devices.Mateu-Mestre encourages and educates us on how not to be limited by the format but to embrace and rise to the challenge of designing for each format. A perfect accompaniment to his prior releases Framed Ink, Framed Perspective Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 and Framed Drawing Techniques, this book will take a reader's knowledge base to the next level and allow them to build on their expertise as an effective visual storyteller. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…