--- product_id: 306682185 title: "Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist" price: "20.42 OMR" currency: OMR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/306682185-imaginative-realism-how-to-paint-what-doesnt-exist store_origin: OM region: Oman --- # Masterclass in fantasy art realism Bite-sized, digestible chapters High-quality, inspiring illustrations Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist **Price:** 20.42 OMR **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Paint the unreal, master the real. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist - **How much does it cost?** 20.42 OMR with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/306682185-imaginative-realism-how-to-paint-what-doesnt-exist) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Quality you can feel:** Printed on premium paper with stunning visuals, making it a collector’s gem. - • **Bite-sized brilliance:** Easily digestible chapters let you learn at your own pace without overwhelm. - • **Inspired by the masters:** Discover techniques influenced by legendary artists to elevate your craft. - • **Unlock the art of the impossible:** Learn to paint vivid, realistic images of things that don’t exist. - • **Perfect for creatives and historians alike:** Ideal for fantasy artists, sci-fi fans, and anyone recreating history or extinct wildlife. ## Overview Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist is a top-rated guidebook that teaches artists how to create realistic depictions of fantasy, sci-fi, historical, and extinct subjects. With over 2,000 glowing reviews and a strong presence in art and fantasy categories, this book offers bite-sized chapters, master-inspired techniques, and high-quality illustrations printed on premium paper, making it an essential resource for creative professionals and enthusiasts alike. ## Description This book explores the question of how to paint a realistic picture of something that doesn't exist. It is intended not only for artists interested in fantasy and science fiction, but also for anyone who wants to recreate history, visualize extinct wildlife, or simply tell a story with a picture. Review: Muy interesante - Excelente Review: Review - This is a fantastic book and will be a wonderful addition to anyones collection who is interested in developing fantasy art, or even just improving general drawing and design skills. The information is broken down into manageable bitesized chapters, so you can read the whole book as a whole, or just dip in and out. The illustrations are lovely, and I love reading about how the artist develops ideas and gathers information. The cover of this book does not do it justice, as it could put some artists off if they are not really into fantasy work, but there are some great illustrations, and the influence of some past masters are evident in some of the work. The book is a good size and there is plenty to read and lots of information. The book is printed on good quality paper and is really good value for money. A breath of fresh air in the art book format. If you like fantasy art, or are interested in reading about how other artists work then buy this book, you won't be disappointed. ## Features - Andrews mcmeel publishing - Andrews McMeel Publishing ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #84,588 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #62 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Art #77 in Arts & Photography Study & Teaching #346 in Painting | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,098 Reviews | ## Images ![Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/9102z+QtLrL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Muy interesante *by A***A on 4 April 2026* Excelente ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***T on 23 October 2009* This is a fantastic book and will be a wonderful addition to anyones collection who is interested in developing fantasy art, or even just improving general drawing and design skills. The information is broken down into manageable bitesized chapters, so you can read the whole book as a whole, or just dip in and out. The illustrations are lovely, and I love reading about how the artist develops ideas and gathers information. The cover of this book does not do it justice, as it could put some artists off if they are not really into fantasy work, but there are some great illustrations, and the influence of some past masters are evident in some of the work. The book is a good size and there is plenty to read and lots of information. The book is printed on good quality paper and is really good value for money. A breath of fresh air in the art book format. If you like fantasy art, or are interested in reading about how other artists work then buy this book, you won't be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ もー！大好きです〜！ *by 黄***緑 on 6 October 2012* やっぱり、日本語版にしておけば良かったかなと思ってます。もう一冊買おうかな〜！ とても魅力的な絵の数々。恐竜と鳥好きな私の好みにぴったりだわと見ていたらSFな世界のリアリスティックな？空想世界 が広がっていて、英語がほとんどわからなくてもとても感動します！ 恐竜の模型を作製してから、スケッチするという手の込んだ作者のこだわりにびっくりしました。 是非手にとって鑑賞して頂きたいジェームス・ガーニーさんの傑作本です！ ## Frequently Bought Together - Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist (Volume 1) (James Gurney Art) - Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter (Volume 2) (James Gurney Art) - The Artist's Guide to Sketching: The Classic Book about Making Art on Location --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/306682185-imaginative-realism-how-to-paint-what-doesnt-exist](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/306682185-imaginative-realism-how-to-paint-what-doesnt-exist) --- *Product available on Desertcart Oman* *Store origin: OM* *Last updated: 2026-09-25*