The Realism Challenge

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: Introduction One: Simulating Shadows Torn Paper Crumpled Paper Shattered Eggshell Popcorn Mushroom Two: Adding Color Piece of Cardboard Seashells Cookie Leaf Toast with Jam Three: Advanced Surfaces Porcelain Plate Wooden Carving Cut Rose Folded Lace Strawberries Four: Transparent Objects Small Bottle Glass Box Marbles Water Bottle Glass Arrangement Five: Metallic Surfaces Spoon Tin Foil Rusted Chrome Christmas Ornament Metallic Arrangement Six: Manufactured Objects Plastic Turtles Envelope with Stamps Salt and Pepper Shakers Chocolate Bars The Ultimate Realism Challenge Conclusion IndexBiographical Note: MARK CRILLEY is the author of nearly twenty books and graphic novels, including "Mastering Manga" and "Mastering Manga 2," as well as several series, including Akiko, Miki Falls, Billy Clikk, and Brody's Ghost. Since being selected for "Entertainment Weekly"'s "It List" in 1998, Crilley has developed a massive Internet following for his drawing demonstration videos, which have received well over two hundred million views on YouTube. His books have been featured in "USA Today," the "New York Daily News," and "Disney Adventures" magazine, as well as on CNN Headline News. Publisher Marketing: A captivating, step-by-step guide that teaches artists to draw and paint exact duplicates of common objects, rendered in the trompe l'oeil, hyperrealistic style of artist Mark Crilley's popular YouTube video series. Are You Up to the Challenge? With just watercolors, colored pencils, and white gouache, artist Mark Crilley takes you step-by-step through his process for producing stunning, hyperrealistic recreations of everyday items. Based on Crilley's mega-popular "Realism Challenge" YouTube videos, "The Realism Challenge" contains thirty lessons demonstrating how to render mirror-like duplicates in the trompe l'oeil tradition of everything from shells, leaves, and candy bars to your very own still life arrangements. Each lesson builds off the previous one, as you'll master essential artistic techniques like creating drop shadows, adding highlights, and building from light to dark. Learn the secrets of one of hyperrealism's biggest stars. Come take . . . "The Realism Challenge"! Review Citations:

Library Journal 03/15/2015 pg. 106 (EAN 9780385346290, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Crilley, Mark Mark Crilley is the author and illustrator of several graphic novel and prose fiction book series, including thirteen-time Eisner nominee "Akiko, Billy Clikk, Miki Falls, Brody's Ghost", and "Mastering Manga" (IMPACT Books, 2012). Since being selected for "Entertainment Weekly"'s "It List" in 1998, Crilley has spoken at hundreds of venues throughout the world and become one of YouTube's top 25 Most Subscribed Gurus, creating drawing demonstration videos that have been viewed more than 60 million times. His work has been featured in "USA Today", the "New York Daily News" and "Disney Adventures" magazine, as well as on Comcast On Demand and CNN Headline News.