The Art of Tyler Jacobson - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Explore the world of Tyler Jacobson and find yourself lost in a fascinating culmination of cinematic moments frozen in time.

The Art of Tyler Jacobson invites you to explore every aspect of this quintessential artist's career. This treasure trove covers everything from works created during Tyler's youth, to thesis work made during his college years and continues into every aspect of his professional life. Examples shown include paintings done for books, advertising and editorial purposes, and most notably for the gaming industry. Included are finished works done in digital and traditional methods while also revealing rare sketches and concept art. In addition, Tyler offers exclusive insight as he shares background stories to key pieces found in these pages.

Immerse yourself in Tyler's world, where you can find cinematic moments frozen in time. He builds new worlds with the help of his science background and interest in how things work combined with his passion for fantasy. Tyler has a highly sought out ability to design and create everything from new cultures, environments, weapons and tapestry to clothes and more. He is also well known for his mood plates, as he establishes the overall feeling and tone of the world being built.

Tyler loved playing Dungeons & Dragons when he was younger, which sparked his initial interests and career toward being an artist. With this book, Tyler hopes to share his thought processes and his love of storytelling.

Review Quotes

"Cycle over cycle, I watched Tyler Jacobson continue to push himself, learn and further master skill sets that were already great. The resulting career and body of work he created are reflected in this book. It has been an honor to witness, much less be a small part of."

--Jeremy Jarvis, Creative Director, Wizards Franchise Development

"I've worked with Tyler for many years on both Magic: The Gathering, and Dungeons & Dragons. He never fails to find a creative angle that is both plausible in its design and visually striking in its execution. To be honest, I enjoy giving him visual problems to solve, because it is such a joy to see his solutions." --Richard Whitters, Senior Art Director, Dungeons & Dragons

"Tyler was exceptional as a student. He obtained representation before he graduated, which is unheard of. I have followed his career with amazement. I admire Tyler as a professional--he is truly one of the best. As an individual he is unassuming, which makes him a great person and a wonderful friend." --William Maughan, Director of the Graduate School of Illustration, Academy of Art University

"Tyler's work has been at the cutting edge of fantasy and concept art for the past decade, elevating our genre to a more thoughtful and mature space. There's a lot of amazing fantasy art in the world, but it's rare to find an artist with such a clear and unmistakable vision." --Chris Rahn, Illustrator

It's like Tyler Jacobson has been painting like an old master from Day One. It deserves to be curated into a book. I can't wait to see this book." --Dawn Murin, Senior Art Director, Magic: The Gathering

This book is a tribute to all those stories made real beneath Tyler Jacobson's brush. I am honored to know him as a great illustrator, alum and friend." --Charles Pyle, Director Emeritus, School of Illustration, Academy of Art University