Design Studio Press

From Graphic L.A., 2nd Edition by Robh Ruppel

Graphic L.A. is part practical instruction, part guided meditation on the importance of color values and objects in art. Robh is a multiple award-winning art director of video games. By reducing environments down to basic shapes and colors (or “symbols”), Robh builds astounding images. Robh documents the progression of building an image while referencing basic techniques. By using color with surprisingly bold brushstrokes, he produces images of incredible depth with intricate handling of light and shadow. It is a rare exploration into simplicity without resorting to minimalism.

Readers will be certain to take away both a sense of admiration for Ruppel’s work and a greater understanding and appreciation for the importance of color value relationships in all forms of art. This second edition includes sixteen new images and their accompanying words of wisdom.

Available on: designstudiopress.com, Amazon, B&N, and all major book retailers.

Artwork by Robh Ruppel.

Come meet, watch live sketching, enjoy the company of and learn from the one-and-only Iain McCaig at Games Pavilion. Design Studio Press booth CAR127 at Lucca Comics and Games! Books available for signing!

• Wednesday, October 29th
11.45 - 13.45
Masterclass at Sala Ingellis (conference room in Games Pavilion). Free of charge for attendees with a ticket to the event. Book signing at Design Studio Press booth CAR127 at 14:30.

• Thursday, October 30th
16.30 - 17.30
Panel “Art and Artefacts from the workshop”, with Iain McCaig, Karl Kopinski, Ian Livingstone, Alex Read, Roberto Di Meglio, Luca Bitonte. In Sala Ingellis (conference room in Games Pavilion)

• Friday, October 31st
13.00 - 14.00
Talk “Creating Fantasy Worlds - Art is Essential”, with Ian Livingstone, Iain McCaig, Karl Kopinski. On Grog Live Show (Games pavilion Live Stage). The talk will be hosted on Lucca Comics & Games Twitch Channel. Book signing at Design Studio Press booth CAR127 at 14:30.