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Artists! What do I buy an artist?

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kierpanda
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States757 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-02 20:10:47
February 02 2012 20:07 GMT
#1
My boyfriend's birthday is coming up in a few weeks, and he mentioned that he wanted art books. But I'm not entirely sure what kind of art books are "good".

For xmas, I got him the art book from Massive Black.

I really want to get him like the art of SC2 book or something, but I don't think that exists... Sadly.

But my question is, what kind of art books do you guys use for reference? Is there a specific artist/publisher I should look for?

Any help would be appreciated! :D
Thanks!

He's a digital painter / vector flash artist, btw. He works on games.
He used to work in oil paints, but now he doesn't have time to paint anymore.


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Elroi
Profile Joined August 2009
Sweden5599 Posts
February 02 2012 20:19 GMT
#2
Have you heard of Banks? I love Wall and Piece
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Glull
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
Germany404 Posts
February 02 2012 20:19 GMT
#3
the collectors edition of wings of liberty includes a starcraft artbook - you can get it seperate on ebay. just make sure he doesnt already have it
kierpanda
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States757 Posts
February 02 2012 20:20 GMT
#4
On February 03 2012 05:19 Glull wrote:
the collectors edition of wings of liberty includes a starcraft artbook - you can get it seperate on ebay. just make sure he doesnt already have it


:0!
Didn't know that.
He only has the digital copy. Time to go ebay huntin'!

Thanks!
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kierpanda
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States757 Posts
February 02 2012 20:22 GMT
#5
On February 03 2012 05:19 Elroi wrote:
Have you heard of Banks? I love Wall and Piece


Banksy?
I'm quite familiar with him and his work; but I don't think my boyfriend is that much of a Banksy fan.
I cook things! :3 | Twitter: @kierpanda | www.eatgamelive.com
zulu_nation8
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
China26351 Posts
February 02 2012 20:27 GMT
#6
what kind of art is he interested in? can rarely go wrong with a nice coffee table book (might be expensive though).
kierpanda
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States757 Posts
February 02 2012 20:38 GMT
#7
On February 03 2012 05:27 zulu_nation8 wrote:
what kind of art is he interested in? can rarely go wrong with a nice coffee table book (might be expensive though).

Mostly game art. 3D renders and concept art.
I cook things! :3 | Twitter: @kierpanda | www.eatgamelive.com
Son of Gnome
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States777 Posts
February 02 2012 20:41 GMT
#8
the art book in the sc2 collectors edition is super sick btw and there is an awesome comic that comes with it
Whatever happens, happens
fabiano
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Brazil4644 Posts
February 02 2012 20:45 GMT
#9
buy him a Wacom tablet if you want him to propose to you :p

dont really know anything about art books though.
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Kukaracha
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
France1954 Posts
February 02 2012 20:47 GMT
#10
Well if you want to buy an art book, you need to tell us first what kind of art he likes...
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Pokebunny
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States10654 Posts
February 02 2012 20:50 GMT
#11
Yeah, I've got the SC2 CE art book and it's pretty cool. Would have to think about if I'm willing to sell though
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insourcecertainty
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States142 Posts
February 02 2012 21:17 GMT
#12
The Book of Cain has art in it. haha
intrigue
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Washington, D.C9934 Posts
February 02 2012 21:19 GMT
#13
a magic flight launch box
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RoyGBiv_13
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States1275 Posts
February 02 2012 21:26 GMT
#14
On February 03 2012 06:19 intrigue wrote:
a magic flight launch box

hahaahaha. stereotyping, but I love it nonetheless.

Did you know Blizzard specifically won't drug test their employees?
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic
kierpanda
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States757 Posts
February 02 2012 21:31 GMT
#15
On February 03 2012 05:45 fabiano wrote:
buy him a Wacom tablet if you want him to propose to you :p

dont really know anything about art books though.


Cintiqs are $1000 - $2k USD!

He has an intuos though.
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kierpanda
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States757 Posts
February 02 2012 21:32 GMT
#16
On February 03 2012 06:17 insourcecertainty wrote:
The Book of Cain has art in it. haha


I just ordered that one. :D
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kierpanda
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States757 Posts
February 02 2012 21:33 GMT
#17
On February 03 2012 05:47 Kukaracha wrote:
Well if you want to buy an art book, you need to tell us first what kind of art he likes...


Digital paintings/game art/concept art.
To some degree, 3D stuff, but he doesn't work in 3D.
I cook things! :3 | Twitter: @kierpanda | www.eatgamelive.com
SigmaoctanusIV
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States3313 Posts
February 02 2012 21:43 GMT
#18
There is also a Starcraft book.
http://www.amazon.com/StarCraft-Bible-explosions-pixels-inspire/dp/1456489771/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1294254719&sr=1-2&tag=tealiq-20

Which is the history of the game. Korean Esports and a bunch of other stuff into SC2 Awesome read too.
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RuN
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Brazil234 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-02 21:51:50
February 02 2012 21:51 GMT
#19
It really depends on what he does !

Anatomy books and sculpture books are one of my favorite things to use as reference but there are a ton of great books by amazing artists out there.

Tell us what he does and what kind of level his art is at we might be able to help !!

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Ventil
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Sweden414 Posts
February 02 2012 22:08 GMT
#20
Books about human anatomy is always a good asset for artists. I have a bunch of them myself, and they're super useful. Not only books about human anatomy, but the anatomy of animals are also great.

And also a bunch of these!
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