- Francis Tsai
Infobox Comics creator
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awards =Francis Tsai is an American comic book artist, illustrator, author and conceptual artist.
Biography
Tsai was born in Honolulu, Hawaii and raised in Lubbock, Texas. He was initially trained in chemistry, before receiving a graduate degree in architecture.cite web | last = Parker | first = Charley | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Francis Tsai | work = | publisher = Linesandcolors.com | date = 2007-04-11 | url = http://www.linesandcolors.com/2007/04/11/francis-tsai/ | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2008-10-06]
In 1998, Francis Tsai joined Presto Studios as Conceptual Designer where he provided visual development and game design for the video games
Myst 3 cite web | last = Kauffman | first = Jeremiah | authorlink = | coauthors = Philip Jong | title = Fracis Tsai: Interview | work = | publisher = Adventure Classic Gaming | date = October 2000 | url = http://www.adventureclassicgaming.com/index.php/site/interviews/165/ | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2008-10-06] and .cite journal | last = Crawford | first = Rowan | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Under Cover: Francis Tsai | journal = Loony Games | volume = 2 | issue = 3 | pages = | publisher = | location = | date = 1999-11-22 | url = http://www.loonygames.com/content/2.3/uc/ | doi = | id = | accessdate = 2008-10-06]More recently, Francis Tsai has begun doing covers and interior art for
Marvel Comics . [ [http://www.comics.org/search.lasso?type=credit&query=francis+tsai&sort=alpha&Submit=Search Francis Tsai] at theGrand Comic-Book Database ] [cite web | last = Phegley | first = Kiel | title = Marvel Artists on the Cutting Edge | publisher = Marvel.com | date = 2008-06-23 | url = http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.4028.Marvel_Artists_on_the_Cutting_Edge | accessdate = 2008-10-06]He is also a regular contributor to " ImagineFX magazine", where he has created a series of workshops including topics such as using 3-D in 2-D, effective character design and game concept art.
Francis Tsai wrote and illustrated the book "Fantasy Art Academy: 100 Ways to Paint the Coolest Fantasy Figures" for F&W Publications, and has won numerous professional awards for his work. [ [http://www.si-la.org/45/visual.html Published & Gold Award – “The Train Station” by Francis Tsai] ] [ [http://www.si-la.org/44/visual.html Published & Bronze Award – “Devils Alley” by Francis Tsai] ] [ [http://www.si-la.org/45/10005-45.html Published & Certificate of Merit – “Sunlight” by Francis Tsai] ] [ [http://www.si-la.org/46/visual.html Published & Certificate of Merit - "Bourne Shootout" by Francis Tsai] ]
Comics bibliography
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Heroes for Hire " #11, 14, 15 (2007, covers)
*"World War Hulk Gamma Corps " #4 (2007, cover)
*"Exiles" #1 (March 2008, cover)
*"Marvel Adventures Spider-Man " #35 (March 2008, cover)
*"Marvel Adventures Iron Man " #11 (May 2008, cover)
*"Marvel Comics Presents " vol. 2 #3, 6 (2008, inks only)
*"Marvel Comics Presents " vol. 2 #4, 7-12 (2008 pencils and inks)Bibliography of contributions
*"Machine Flesh"
*"Fantasy Art Now: The Very Best in Contemporary Fantasy Art and Illustration"
*"50 Robots to Draw and Paint: Create Fantastic Robot Characters for Comic Books, Computer Games, and Graphic Novels"
*"How to Draw Fantasy Females"
*"Fantasy: Illustrated Fantasy and Sci-Fi Magazine"External links
* [http://www.teamgt.com Francis Tsai official website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0972267/ Francis Tsai] on theInternet Movie Database References
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