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Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell: The Ultimate Illustrations

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This is my first Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell art book. They have published many art books so I can't confirm if there are any duplication here. It says in the product description "The Ultimate Illustrations presents the first collection of their sketches in over 15 year and features 100 previously unpublished illustrations."

Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell are famous for their erotic fantasy portraits. The Ultimate Illustrations collects pencil drawings of (perfect) women, men and beasts. This includes drawings for various product merchandise but they didn't show the actual product with the artwork.

Many of the portraits are really classic anatomy drawings. They are categorised as fantasy art simply because of the fantasy elements added, like clothes and ornaments. The form, highlights and shadows are rendered beautifully. This book is a showcase of some pretty amazing technical pencil work.

Each chapter opens to a story of their career. You'll read about their training, bodybuilding background, how they create art, thoughts on art or even how men and women think about their butts (artistically speaking). All are very interesting and filled with meaningful quotes.

Additionally, all the drawings are captioned on the origin and concept. There are many interesting stories on the commissioned pieces such as a piece commissioned by a private collector who found himself in the position of raising his grandson by himself. It shows him holding a chubby baby on his muscular left arm, with a sword in the right. It looks funny and fun.

This book is for those who like figure drawing and fantasy art.

(More pictures are available on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)

Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell: The Ultimate Illustrations

Great collection of Boris and Bell work! Particularly the fact that two pieces from my collection are now published in this book!
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I love the book and have shared it with others who love it. The book did not come in the usual timely way. It took over a week and I needed it for a project. I was planning on the usual 2-3 day however I think the vendor was well within the allotted time. I have just been spoiled by other more efficient vendors. I love Amazon!!!!

I had never bought a book on Amazon.com, I can say I felt more confident than buying books in my country. He arrived ahead of schedule and in perfect condition. Because it was international shipping, I had no information about the product during shipment.

Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell: The Ultimate Illustrations