Patrick J. Jones is an award-winning sci-fi and fantasy artist and teacher. His work is collected and published worldwide, and his client list includes such companies as Disney, Lucasfilm and Roc books. Patrick grew up in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the violent 30-year conflict known as "the Troubles". Influenced by artists Boris Vallejo and Frank Frazetta, he spent his days in the sanctuary of rooftops, drawing and dreaming of becoming a fantasy artist, to the din of street riots below. Patrick later spent two years in the merchant navy, after which he moved to London and worked as an illustrator for 15 years before travelling the world once more. Today, Patrick is settled in Brisbane, Australia, where he lives with his wife Cathy and their two scruffy dogs. When he's not painting, he teaches art at two universities in the city. He is the author of several books, including Oil Painting Masterclass.
Foreword by Donato Giancola
American Donato Giancola is one of the most renowned fantasy
artists of his generation. Popular and successful, he is noted for
his work based on J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and the
collectable card game Magic: The Gathering.
"The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Art of Patrick J. Jones is another standout,
with muscular digital and oil paintings that will be appreciated by
fans of Frank Frazetta and Boris Vallejo."--LOCUS
"Being a professional artist for almost 40 years, it takes a lot
these days for a piece of art to really impress me at first glance,
The first time I saw The Forbidden Kingdom, a painting of Conan and
a female figure by Patrick Jones, it stopped me cold. I was looking
at a perfect combination of Frazetta, Vallejo and Buscema, painted
in a unique classical style I had not often seen utilized in the
genre. He's an incredible artist who I believe will have a huge
influence on the next generation of aspiring fantasy painters."
--Joe Jusko, multi-award-winning artist
"Few art of anatomy books boast quite as much awe-inspiring style
and originality as this one from fantasy artist and teacher,
Patrick J Jones!" -- ImagineFX Magazine
"Patrick's work explodes with passion, light and shadow. His
handling of oil paint is clearly his own, and each of his books has
been an inspiration and great masterclass of time-honoured
traditional painting. His books are essentials in any creative
person's library." --Bob Eggleton, multi Hugo award-winning artist
"Patrick has a fire and a passion in his art that very few have.
His understanding of anatomy, design, composition and lighting is
excellent. His technique and style are brilliant. But mostly his
art is magical." --Greg Hildebrandt, multi-award-winning artist
"This is a must-have; we've already been captivated by his work for
the two how-to books he's done. On top of his highly detailed
execution and finish, Patrick's colouring is just astonishing. It
is so beautifully done, like Maxfield Parrish or Frazetta. This may
just be our favourite art book of the year!" --Bud Plant
"[A] fantastic book." --Park Blogs
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