--- product_id: 78011572 title: "Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist" brand: "james gurney" price: "278 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/78011572-imaginative-realism-how-to-paint-what-doesnt-exist store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist **Brand:** james gurney **Price:** 278 kr **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist by james gurney - **How much does it cost?** 278 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/78011572-imaginative-realism-how-to-paint-what-doesnt-exist) ## Best For - james gurney enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted james gurney brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From the award-winning artist, learn to see and shape the world in a way you never before imagined.An award-winning fantasy artist and the creator of Dinotopia, James Gurney instructs and inspires in Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist. Renowned for his uncanny ability to incorporate amazing detail and imagination into stunningly realistic fantasy settings, James Gurney teaches budding artists and fans of fantasy art step-by-step the techniques that won him worldwide critical acclaim. This groundbreaking work examines the practical methods for creating believable pictures of imaginary subjects, such as dinosaurs, ancient Romans, alien creatures, and distant worlds.Beginning with a survey of imaginative paintings from the Renaissance to the golden Age of American illustration, the book then goes on to explain not just techniques like sketching and composition, but also the fundamentals of believable world building including archaeology, architecture, anatomy for creatures and aliens, and fantastic engineering. It concludes with details and valuable advice on careers in fantasy illustration, including video game and film concept art and toy design.More than an instruction book, this is the ultimate reference for fans of science fiction and fantasy illustration."Gurney's Imaginative Realism is a gold mine for artists who want to create images that sing with authority and delight the viewer with rich otherworldly visuals." --Erik Tiemens, concept artist, Star Wars: Episodes II and III"Imaginative Realism is an indispensable, flawless reference for vision makers in any discipline to create their own imaginative realms." --Frank M. Costantino, ASAI, SI, FSAI, JARA, cofounder, American Society of Architectural Illustrators ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Country Of Origin | United Kingdom | | Dimensions | 22.86 x 1.52 x 26.67 cm | | Edition | 1st | | Generic Name | Book | | Importer | Bookswagon, 2/13 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi 110002, sales@bookswagon.com, 01140159253 | | Isbn 10 | 0740785508 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0740785504 | | Item Weight | 1 kg 50 g | | Language | English | | Packer | Bookswagon, 2/13 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi 110002, sales@bookswagon.com, 01140159253 | | Print Length | 224 pages | | Publication Date | 20 October 2009 | | Publisher | Andrews McMeel Publishing | ## Images ![Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/9102z+QtLrL.jpg) ![Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91B2cDcP-TL.jpg) ![Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yCRmKQ7wL.jpg) ![Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/915CrhC0tzL.jpg) ![Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JeoHbK0ML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pick it up if you're interested in storyboarding or creating original pieces *by on Reviewed in India 16 August 2017* Digital illustrating has driven the handmade illustrating business to extinction. But this book is still useful for other artists. If you are a traditional painter, it doesn't matter your movement of choice, it could be photo/hyper-realism, realism, academicism, pop art or even cubism. It will show you how stories were painted out of handwritten descriptions in the pre-photographic era, and how using the same principles storyboard artists today create entire cinematic universes merely out of handwritten and mostly verbal descriptions provided to them by directors, location scouts and screenwriters.If you are a budding storyboard artist or merely a traditional artist interested in creating original paintings in line with any movement at all, this book will show you how, and teach you the invaluable vocabulary to carry out the entire process. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ mandatory for traditional artist. *by on Reviewed in India 2 August 2017* its been some days since I got this book, really loved the overall product and its content which is helpful if you want to pursue traditional painting on mystical creatures this is the book for you, helpful for digital artist also but only for understanding colours no digital tutorials, as this is specially for traditional artist, but go for it if you want to expand your knowledge about how pro do their work from starting to finish. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Brilliant Book *by on Reviewed in India 28 February 2023* James Gurney is a true God when it comes to imaginative realism.A Master piece. ## Frequently Bought Together - Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art) - Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2) (James Gurney Art) - The Artist's Guide to Sketching: The Classic Book about Making Art on Location --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/78011572-imaginative-realism-how-to-paint-what-doesnt-exist](https://www.desertcart.no/products/78011572-imaginative-realism-how-to-paint-what-doesnt-exist) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-17*