--- product_id: 185902681 title: "Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts" price: "KD 12.81" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/185902681-sketching-from-the-imagination-dark-arts store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts **Price:** KD 12.81 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts - **How much does it cost?** KD 12.81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/185902681-sketching-from-the-imagination-dark-arts) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sketching and drawing are fundamental to creating great art; the simple doodle is often where the artist first brings their ideas and concepts to life. In Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts , we have gathered together fifty talented traditional and digital artists to showcase work from their sketchbooks, share inspiration, and give insight into how they create imaginative and dark illustrations. Featuring a range of artwork and artists from many fields, from concept design and animation to illustration and comic art, Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts is a collection of beautifully macabre sketches with plenty of useful tips and creative insights—an invaluable resource that will inspire artists of all abilities. Review: The whole series is good. - Depends what you want it for. Its not great for instruction. It doesnt aim to teach much in the way of drawing techniques. But if you want a book that can flick a creative switch in your brain, then this book can do that. Like all in this series, i have come to use them more to jog my own creative ideas than anything. And they are an invaluable resource for that. Seeing how other artists approach the subject is a good nudge when you are stuck on how to get your own ideas out of your head and down on paper. I will say though, if you are a beginner, there is a way of becoming confident with a pencil by copying; I am not advocating plagiarism here, but as you see students studying the masters in art galleries, it is a way of learning. You cant go far wrong with the artists included in this book. All are competent, visual story tellers. The whole series deal with the unreal, sci fi, monsters, and such. This is a reference guide to the sci fi/fantasy art made by others to help visualize your own creative compositions of the imaginary realms. Review: Awesome Book! - Very cool book, the artists are super talented and creative. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #488,413 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #618 in Graphics & Design #2,119 in Theory & Criticism #3,985 in Handicrafts, Decorative Arts & Crafts | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 884 Reviews | ## Images ![Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81aT7L+L3pL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The whole series is good. *by K***S on 3 May 2018* Depends what you want it for. Its not great for instruction. It doesnt aim to teach much in the way of drawing techniques. But if you want a book that can flick a creative switch in your brain, then this book can do that. Like all in this series, i have come to use them more to jog my own creative ideas than anything. And they are an invaluable resource for that. Seeing how other artists approach the subject is a good nudge when you are stuck on how to get your own ideas out of your head and down on paper. I will say though, if you are a beginner, there is a way of becoming confident with a pencil by copying; I am not advocating plagiarism here, but as you see students studying the masters in art galleries, it is a way of learning. You cant go far wrong with the artists included in this book. All are competent, visual story tellers. The whole series deal with the unreal, sci fi, monsters, and such. This is a reference guide to the sci fi/fantasy art made by others to help visualize your own creative compositions of the imaginary realms. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome Book! *by M***D on 8 November 2025* Very cool book, the artists are super talented and creative. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gran variedad de bocetos de diferentes estilos *by C***P on 13 January 2019* El libro es muy bonito y bastante grueso, abarca una gran cantidad de artistas (más de 50). Manteniéndose dentro del tema de artes oscuras, hay una interesante variedad de bocetos de estilos muy diferentes y pequeños insights en la inspiración y proceso de los artistas. Los dibujos e ilustraciones van desde retratos tétricos, pasando por criaturas monstruosas hasta toda clase de temas mórbidos. La mayoría son blanco y negro, escalas de grises, sepias o tonalidades muy oscuras de rojos, verdes y azules, manteniendo una consistente colección de lo macabro. Conocí bastantes nombres nuevos y es un gran libro para buscar inspiración. Definitivamente me interesa conseguir los libros de ciencias ficción, fantasía y criaturas. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sketching from the Imagination: Dark Arts - Sketching from the Imagination: Creatures & Monsters - Sketching from the Imagination: Magic & Myth --- ## 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.kw/products/185902681-sketching-from-the-imagination-dark-arts](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/185902681-sketching-from-the-imagination-dark-arts) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*