【開箱．畫集】Gu Zheng Wei 炜炜｜Guweiz: The Art of Gu Zheng Wei

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Title:Guweiz: The Art of Gu Zheng Wei
Author:Gu Zheng Wei (炜炜 Guweiz)
Publisher:3dtotal Publishing
Publication Date:2020-09-15
Language:English
ISBN10:1912843161
ISBN13:9781912843169
Binding:Hardcover / 152 pages / 22.86 x 2.03 x 30.48 cm / Normal grade / First edition
Price:US$ 42.99 (Books.com.tw 博客來)

● The corners of the butterfly page look like a faded design (not a flaw 😂) ↓

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In fact, it should have been out of the box a long time ago. I bought this and "Asian Illustration Collection"(The cover was also drawn by Guweiz), but because of the epidemic situation, it had already started work from home when it was sent to the company, and it was delayed until soon.

However, I was a little disappointed that one of the books I sent was seriously damaged in the upper left corner, and the other was damaged at the waist of the book. I didn't dare to buy a new Amazon book anymore, and the package was not properly protected.

● Asian Illustration includes the length of Guweiz ↓

It is hardcover and has a very textured matte surface, and the title text has a fine grainy feel to the touch.

The witch on the cover really wins my heart, and an element that often appears: the theme of the female knight wearing a hat and shiny earrings is also my favorite!

I feel that the characters in the painting seem to move, and my mind can automatically turn the exquisite look and atmosphere into animation. The snow is flying or the rain is torrential. With the brim of the hat and the fluorescent earrings swinging in the wind, the woman staring at it seems not. He noticed the line of sight to her.

For more pictures of Guweiz, please refer to:Deviant Art

● I like the signature earrings very much XD ↓

Other works are mainly girl and city series, with elements like cats and musical instruments.

● Thought it was the family’s laundry↓

The author Guweiz is from Singapore and has become a powerful illustrator through self-study. The English text of this book may account for 1/3 of the space. Many of them are Guweiz’s mental journey and detailed introduction and teaching about creation (how can I write such More content XD). Perhaps from a purely appreciative point of view, the amount of pictures is less, but it is quite helpful for readers who are interested in illustration creation!

● The growth history is very inspirational ↓

The 28 pages at the end of the book are detailed anatomy of 3 works (witch, woods, plant shop), including creative ideas and process details.

People often compare Guweiz with similar styles of Chinese illustrator WLOP, but I think that no matter the character, scene description, and favorite subject matter, they have their own strengths. I like their works very much~

● Actually I don’t know why it needs to be cut into a grid (different sheets are also available)↓

● Last page↓

Official Introduction

Vimeo video:https://vimeo.com/394891845

Guweiz (炜炜), a well-known illustrator from Singapore, IG has a high popularity of 800,000 fans, and his style is a little real in fantasy, and he is deeply influenced by Japanese comics. The first collection of works includes well-known works, connects the complete creation face, and introduces the perfect style pedigree.

Since the age of seventeen, Guweiz has learned drawing skills through Youtube, and the animation tutorials on the Internet have opened up endless possibilities for the future. With talent, and unique painting style, it brings a sense of restlessness in the real world, and has captured a large number of fans. Through this book, fans can easily follow the start of the illustrator and have a deep understanding of his fantasy world and the melancholy of the metropolis.

The collection selflessly shares the concepts and techniques behind the works, as well as the details behind the scenes. Not only visual art, but also the secrets hidden in 3D electronic painting. Analyze the work in depth, teach you complete drawing techniques and techniques, and help you create the effect you want in the work.

More than 152 pages of in-depth guide, shuttle through Guweiz's unique illustrated world view, surreal Japanese animation style, wandering in the contemporary city that is sometimes magical and sometimes real.

Content

006 – Introduction
008 Artistic Journey
036 – Gallery | Urban
052 – Routine
070 – Workflow
096 – Gallert | Fantasy
118 – Project Dissection
148 – Thank You

About the Author

Gu Zheng Wei (炜炜 Guweiz)

Singaporean illustrator.

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 on big-budget films such as Ghost in the Shell for Paramount, and has an impressive social media following. He is based in Singapore, working with art directors and other clients worldwide.