Terese Nielsen - Fantasy Artist, Star Wars, MtG and Angel Art

Imagine FX Core Skills: Preparing Your Sketch for Paint

I had the opportunity earlier this year to create several one-page tutorials for the fantastic magazine, Imagine FX: Fantasty & Sci-Fi Digital Art. Though their publication is primarily focused on digital tutorials, a portion of the magazine features traditional art, and various techniques and approaches of working with those tools. 

I was asked to create short, one-page tutorials on a specific topic or medium, which would be geared toward beginners. This is the first tutorial in issue #79, which covers how to prepare a print-out of one's sketch and move forward to the painting process. 

If you'd like a bit more detail on how I do this, there's a video I did several years ago (see below) which visually walks one through the same process. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realms of Fantasy Dec 2010 Features Terese Nielsen in Artists Gallery

Unfortunately, this is the final issue for Realms of Fantasy... I'm sorry to see them go.  They've been a great asset and support to the fantasy industry.  Back in February 2001, they published me in their Artists' Gallery, and I was honored to be featured again.

Although, sadly, this final December 2010 issue didn't make it into print, it's worth viewing.  You can download the entire magazine, or simply read my feature online by clicking each image below for enlargement.

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Art Book Feature in Fantasy+ 3: The Best Hand-painted Illustrations

Strolling to my mailbox each afternoon is one of my favorite daily activities, especially if I find thoughtful notes, books, or money. Earlier last week, I unlocked my box to find a package with a book from Vincent Zhao. Vincent contacted me from China last year to obtain an interview for a book he was publishing called Fantasy+ 3: The Best Hand-painted Illustrations.

The book features 20 current fantasy illustrators that still paint traditionally. Apparently we're becoming noteworthy relics.  : ) If you're a fan of Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art then you'll want to get your hands on this little gem.

Each artist is showcased on 10 pages in full color, with interview questions sprinkled throughout the imagery. The other illustrators featured within this 200 page book are: Donato Giancola, Don Maitz, Volkan Baga, Brian Despain, Eric Fortune, Lucas Graciano, Petar Meseldzija, Peter Ferguson, Raul Cruz, Ron Spears, Shaun Tan, Steven Belledin, Tom Fowler, Eric Joyner, Ciruelo Cabral, Ralph Horsley, Greg Staples, Adrian Smith and Daren Bader. It's beautifully designed, with a fantastic selection of art. It's now available on Amazon if you like to get a copy.

Fantasy & Sci-Fi Digital Art Magazine 'ImagineFX' Features Terese in the November 2009 Issue 49

 

ImagineFX is easily one of 'the' best fantasy art magazines out there. This UK magazine publishes an impressive array of great digital and traditional artists. They also dedicate a good portion of their publication to tips and how-to information. Great stuff! If you're not familiar with ImagineFX I highly recommend you check them out! I was honored to be showcased on pages 60 and 61 in their 'traditional' section. Pick one up at Borders and enjoy!

Spectrum Exhibition II The Museum of American Illustration September 2009

In 2005, Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art, sponsored their first exhibition of works (selected from volumes 1-11) at the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators in New York City. Apparently the show drew record-breaking crowds. I was honored to be selected as one of the artists included in that show.

Two years later Spectrum is pleased to announce a second exhibition of original work selected from the last four editions (#s 12-15) which will be on display again at the Museum of American Illustration in New York City. There will be approximately 150 pieces hanging side by side, and I'm excited to say, one of my illustrations has been selected to be included in this second, amazing, exhibition of art.

The piece that was chosen this year was from volume 15, depicting a more sinister looking Luke Skywalker. The art was commissioned for the package illustration for the Star Wars Miniatures line, Legacy of the Force. The Skywalker Ranch was kind enough to release this piece from their collection for the exhibition.

I'm hoping to herd my ducks into a row this year, and be able to attend the opening reception. I was told I really missed out last time. Would you believe, out of all the places I've been on the planet, I've yet to set foot in New York City? It may be time.