The Practical Encyclopedia of Cartooning: Learn to Draw Cartoons Step by Step - Couverture rigide

Hissey, Ivan & Tappenden Curtis

 
9780754818977: The Practical Encyclopedia of Cartooning: Learn to Draw Cartoons Step by Step

Synopsis

Of equal e to the seasoned professional and to the complete beginner, this comprehensive volume offers an easy to e, practical guide to help you master one of the best-loved and consistently innovative art forms of our time.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This detailed guide begins with essential techniques, from the effects of different pencils on different papers to the subtle differences between pen strokes and patterns. The various styles of sketching are also demonstrated in clear and concise exercises. Using the basic techniques included, the book offers a wide variety of exercises to allow the reader to perfect their skills - from lesson in anatomy, facial expression and depicting movement to dressing the character, creating dialogue and using backgrounds. The text explains concepts and methods used by professional cartoonists to help build a scene, develop a narrative, and create a wide range of environments in which the characters can interact. The book also helps to unravel the complexities of digital manipulation, with illustrative screngrabs and explanations of the methods used, step-by-step.

Biographie de l'auteur

Ivan Hissey has illustrated in a wide range of media. His published titles include The Crash Course Series (over 3000 cartoons) and How to Paint Like the Impressionists. A teacher of design, he is particularly interested in mixed media illustration. Curtis Tappenden teaches on the National Diploma in Art and Design and Foundation courses at the University College For The Creative Arts in Kent, UK. He has illustrated numerous books and has written many titles on art and design practice.

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