The Art of Guweiz

Digital artist Zheng Wei Gu (AKA Guweiz) shares his anime-inspired world in this beautifully produced and insightful book, leading you through his fantasy world with a portfolio packed with gritty detail and a surreal vibe. Guweiz began drawing when he was 17, inspired by an anime art tutorial on YouTube. Discovering a natural talent, he carried on drawing and quickly amassed a fan-base for his edgy illustration style. Throughout this book, readers will discover his artistic journey from the very beginning, with behind-the-scenes details about how some of his most popular pieces were created. He reveals his secrets for turning influences into truly original digital art, including that all-important narrative that takes drawing and painting beyond the purely visual. Step-by-step tutorials share techniques and tips to help you create these sorts of effects in your art, resulting in images with the depth of detail and intrigue that Guweiz has made his trademark. The artist's unique urban take on the popular manga/anime style is gripping right from the first page, from the surreal take on Japanese lifestyle to the urban fantasy he creates.

Author: Zheng Wei Gu
Publisher: 3dtotal Publishing
Published: 09/15/2020
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.60lbs
Size: 12.00h x 9.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781912843169

About the Author
Digital artist Zheng Wei Gu began drawing at the age of 17 inspired by a YouTube tutorial teaching how to draw an anime face. Seven years later, he has never looked back, working as a freelance illustrator, concept artist, and has an impressive social media following built on his personal work. He is based in Singapore, working with art directors and other clients worldwide.