Welcome to the World of Ink Bloom
Follow Hachi on her quest to strange futuristic worlds, learning how to draw scenes from her wild adventures along the way! Ink Bloom is the first ever how-to book that features its own self-contained sci-fi epic, a story in which 17-year-old Hachi encounters new friends and terrible foes that push her newfound powers to their limits. You, too, will be able to explore your innate abilities and discover drawing skills as you bring these curious creatures and bizarre landscapes to life.
Ink Bloom contains 30 full color step-by-step demonstrations for drawing and painting a colorful cast of characters, costumes, weapons, ships and background elements. Chris and Jim share expert advice on developing atmosphere, gesture, movement, tension, expression and more. They provide insights on both the technical aspects of illustrating as well as the narrative rationale behind each choice.
Ink Bloom isn’t just about great drawing and painting. It’s about great storytelling. In its action-packed pages, you’ll learn how to work with a manuscript, incorporate your own ideas, and turn out vibrant, thrilling, utterly fantastic illustrations, all while following Hachi and her friends on their exciting quest.
Jim Pavelec 
Chris Seaman