Enter into a world where fashion is Victorian punk, technology hasn’t surpassed the steam engine, and inventors’ workshops are filled with bizarre gadgets and contraptions. This is steampunk: a world that has fueled a growing subculture and is making its presence known in mainstream media. From a crafty villain and steampunk-laden woman to a steam-powered pet and a flying galleon adorned with sails and propellers, talented illustrator Bob Berry guides you through the process of drawing, painting, and digitally illustrating the marvelous players and elements of the steampunk genre. As you learn how to draw steam-powered machines and gadget-toting characters, Joey Marsocci and Allison DeBlasio of Dr. Grymm Laboratories explain the history and origin of steampunk, its cultural relevance, and other interesting facts about real-life steampunk machines and their makers.
• Find out how to draw, paint, and digitally illustrate an array of exciting steampunk characters and machines with clear, step-by-step instructions
• Soak up tidbits of information on the history, origin, and culture of steampunk
• Learn about the components that "makers" use to create authentic steampunk machines
Dimensions: 128 pages, 9" x 12"