Fashion Drawing For Dummies - Couverture souple

Arnold, Lisa

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0470601604 ISBN 13 : 9780470601600

Editeur : For Dummies, 2012

Synopsis

Fashion Drawing For Dummies For anyone who is an aspiring fashion designer, it is essential to be able to draw, prepare and present a fashion drawing. Whether readers have little or no prior drawing experience, this great book gives easy-to-follow, non-intimidating instructions for mastering the drawing skills needed to design like a pro.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

The fast and fun way to sketch stylish, long–limbed figures

If you like fashion and you like to doodle, you′ve come to the right place. Fashion Drawing For Dummies walks you through the process of preparing creative illustrations of men, women, and children wearing everything from sweats and jeans to cocktail dresses and tuxes, along with eye–catching accessories to complete the look. With some practice and the tips and techniques you′ll find in this friendly guide you′ll be on your way to illustrating your own fashion designs in no time.

• Find your footing get a grip on the basics of figure drawing and make a list of the fun art supplies you′ll need to set up your studio

• Create a core follow step–by–step diagrams to draw fabulous torsos, arms, legs, hands, feet, faces, and hair

• The "Golden Rules" master the must–have skills related to proportion, symmetry, body language, and movement to make your drawings look playful or sexy, tough or whimsical

• Play dress–up find out how to dress your figure in the latest styles, along with tips on draping, texture, and patterns

Open the book and find:

• Details on line and shape techniques, shading, and freehand drawing

• The four fashion views

• Why head–to–toe exaggeration is key

• How to convey attitude and movement through body language

• Tips on taking risks and developing your own style

• Guidance on building your design portfolio

• Ten ways to kick–start your career

Learn to:

• Create long, lean fashion models, step by step, from head to toe

• Draw shirts, pants, and amazing accessories for men, women, and children

• Add details to your illustrations with texture, patterns, and prints

• Choose the right illustrations to include in your portfolio

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The fast and easy way to learn the art of fashion drawing

This fun guide gives you dozens of step–by–step diagrams that walk you through the process of preparing creative illustrations that you can later develop into dynamic presentations for your design portfolio. Plus, you′ll not only learn how to draw clothes and fabric, but also how to show details that make up the total look: faces and hairstyles, fashion accents, and a wide variety of textures.

If you′re an aspiring fashion designer, you know it′s essential to be able to draw, prepare, and present a fashion drawing. Whether you have little or no prior drawing experience, Fashion Drawing For Dummies gives you easy–to–follow, non–intimidating instructions for mastering the drawing skills you need to design like a pro.

• Learn the rules and techniques of fashion drawing
• Draw the fashion figure in different poses and from multiple angles
• Discover how to complement your drawings with accessories, clothing, and style

If you′re a fledgling designer looking for non–intimidating guidance on learning the ins and outs of fashion drawing, this friendly guide has you covered!

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: For Dummies
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0470601604
• ISBN 13: 9780470601600
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384