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# 4.8/5 from 2,000+ painters Masterclass in imaginative realism 22nd in Sci-Fi & Fantasy Art rankings Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist

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## Summary

> 🎨 Paint the unreal, master the real — your imagination’s new best friend!

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## Key Features

- • **Top-Ranked Inspiration:** Join thousands of artists worldwide who rate this book 4.8 stars and rank it among the best in fantasy art.
- • **Heritage Meets Innovation:** Inspired by the golden age of American illustration, blending tradition with visionary creativity.
- • **Tailored for Serious Artists:** Designed for painters who already draw well and crave to elevate their imaginative realism skills.
- • **Pro-Level Techniques Revealed:** From thumbnail sketches to finished masterpieces, learn the step-by-step process of a master illustrator.
- • **Unlock the Art of the Impossible:** Dive deep into painting what doesn’t exist with expert guidance from James Gurney.

## Overview

Imaginative Realism by James Gurney is a top-rated, professional-level art book that teaches painters how to create realistic depictions of imaginary scenes. Ranked #22 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Art and boasting a 4.8-star rating from over 2,000 reviews, it offers a detailed, stepwise approach inspired by classic American illustration, perfect for serious artists looking to push creative boundaries.

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Review: Do not be put off by the cover, this is an excellent book.
Review: Inspiration pur – vor allem für Fortgeschrittene - Ein beeindruckendes Buch voller Wissen, Erfahrung und vor allem: fantastischer Illustrationen. James Gurney zeigt nicht nur Techniken, sondern auch Denkprozesse und Herangehensweisen, um Dinge zu malen, die es in der Realität nicht gibt – aber trotzdem glaubwürdig wirken. Das Buch richtet sich eher an fortgeschrittene Zeichner und Maler, die bereits ein solides Fundament mitbringen. Für Einsteiger kann es etwas überwältigend sein – aber alleine die Bilder und Skizzen sind schon eine große Inspiration. Eine deutschsprachige Version wär dann auch schön gewesen.

## Features

- Andrews mcmeel publishing
- Andrews McMeel Publishing

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #71,253 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #42 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Art #58 in Arts & Photography Study & Teaching #213 in Painting |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,067 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Do not be put off by the cover, this is an excellent book.
*by L***R on 5 April 2019*



### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiration pur – vor allem für Fortgeschrittene
*by R***B on 22 July 2025*

Ein beeindruckendes Buch voller Wissen, Erfahrung und vor allem: fantastischer Illustrationen. James Gurney zeigt nicht nur Techniken, sondern auch Denkprozesse und Herangehensweisen, um Dinge zu malen, die es in der Realität nicht gibt – aber trotzdem glaubwürdig wirken. Das Buch richtet sich eher an fortgeschrittene Zeichner und Maler, die bereits ein solides Fundament mitbringen. Für Einsteiger kann es etwas überwältigend sein – aber alleine die Bilder und Skizzen sind schon eine große Inspiration. Eine deutschsprachige Version wär dann auch schön gewesen.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ もー！大好きです〜！
*by 黄***緑 on 6 October 2012*

やっぱり、日本語版にしておけば良かったかなと思ってます。もう一冊買おうかな〜！ とても魅力的な絵の数々。恐竜と鳥好きな私の好みにぴったりだわと見ていたらSFな世界のリアリスティックな？空想世界 が広がっていて、英語がほとんどわからなくてもとても感動します！ 恐竜の模型を作製してから、スケッチするという手の込んだ作者のこだわりにびっくりしました。 是非手にとって鑑賞して頂きたいジェームス・ガーニーさんの傑作本です！

## 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

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