The cartoonist's workshop / Steve Marchant.
By: Marchant, Steve
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BookPublisher: London : Collins & Brown, 2004Description: 128 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.ISBN: 1843401460 (pbk.).Subject(s): Cartooning -- Technique | Comic books, strips, etc. -- TechniqueDDC classification: 741.5 Summary: From mastering the correct facial proportions to drawing believable scenes with human and animal figures: that s where this effective and engaging how-to course takes would-be cartoonists, whether they want to create a superhero or mock the latest political shenanigans. It teaches basic drawing skills, provides guidance on the necessary tools, covers a wide range of styles and techniques, and offers thoughtful projects that encourage experimentation and originality. The plentiful images delight while they instruct beginners on perspective and foreshortening; depicting the figure in movement and through body language; portraying furniture and common objects; and defining a sense of place. Develop a good sense of composition, see how to come up with ideas, and put together an effective portfolio. An artist s gallery presents a range of enjoyable professional work, including caricature and political satire, children s cartoons, slice-of-life sequences, and more.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| General lending | MTU Crawford College of Art and Design Library Lending | 741.5 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00228562 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
An award-winning artist concocts a really fantastic-looking drawing workbook that's as fun, colorful, and carefully structured as the cartoons themselves--and a must on every aspiring cartoonist's bookshelf.
From mastering the correct facial proportions to drawing believable scenes with human and animal figures: that's where this effective and engaging how-to course takes would-be cartoonists, whether they want to create a superhero or mock the latest political shenanigans. It teaches basic drawing skills, provides guidance on the necessary tools, covers a wide range of styles and techniques, and offers thoughtful projects that encourage experimentation and originality. The plentiful images delight while they instruct beginners on perspective and foreshortening; depicting the figure in movement and through body language; portraying furniture and common objects; and defining a sense of place. Develop a good sense of composition, see how to come up with ideas, and put together an effective portfolio. An artist's gallery presents a range of enjoyable professional work, including caricature and political satire, children's cartoons, slice-of-life sequences, and more.
Includes index.
From mastering the correct facial proportions to drawing believable scenes with human and animal figures: that s where this effective and engaging how-to course takes would-be cartoonists, whether they want to create a superhero or mock the latest political shenanigans. It teaches basic drawing skills, provides guidance on the necessary tools, covers a wide range of styles and techniques, and offers thoughtful projects that encourage experimentation and originality. The plentiful images delight while they instruct beginners on perspective and foreshortening; depicting the figure in movement and through body language; portraying furniture and common objects; and defining a sense of place. Develop a good sense of composition, see how to come up with ideas, and put together an effective portfolio. An artist s gallery presents a range of enjoyable professional work, including caricature and political satire, children s cartoons, slice-of-life sequences, and more.