Draw Fight Scenes Like a Pro - Softcover

Johnson, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0823013723 ISBN 13: 9780823013722

Publisher: Watson-Guptill, 2006

Synopsis

• Based on actual martial-arts techniques


• Great for comic-book and storyboard
artists at any level


The all-important fight scene is key to most comic books and graphic novels, whether the fight involves a superhero smashing his archenemy or some poor sap getting mugged on the street. But many artists are…well, let’s just say they're more lovers than fighters. Fortunately, Jeff Johnson, a martial-arts expert and renowned artist, is ready to show even the puniest weaklings how to draw real fights. Step-by-step instructions start with an explanation of different body types. Then the author applies these basics to actual martial arts and other fighting techniques, including karate, kung fu, aikido, fencing, street fighting, and more, while explaining how to choreograph. Extra information on composition, environment, pacing, and special effects makes this the book all artists will want on their side.

About this title

About the Author

Jeff Johnson has drawn Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Captain America, and many more. He is best known for
his work on Way of the Rat (soon to be
a major motion picture), praised by
Booklist for its “cinematic artwork.”
A second-degree black belt in aikido
and a teacher of aikido and kung fu, Johnson lives in California.

Edition details

• Publisher: Watson-Guptill
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0823013723
• ISBN 13: 9780823013722
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144