Cartooning, A Practical Guide to (Hardcover)

Ivan Hissey

ISBN 10: 0754834670 / ISBN 13: 9780754834670

Published by Anness Publishing, London, 2019

About this Item

Hardcover. This instructional guide begins with essential techniques - from the effects of varied pencils on different papers to the subtle differences between pen strokes and patterns. The many styles of sketching are also demonstrated in clear and concise exercises. Having outlined the necessary basic techniques, the book offers a wide variety of exercises to allow the reader to perfect their skills - from lessons 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 screengrabs and explanations of the methods used, step-by-step A detailed step-by-step guide to techniques with instructive techniques and examples to all kinds of styles. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cartooning, A Practical Guide to (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Anness Publishing, London
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0754834670
• ISBN 13: 9780754834670
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Learn to draw cartoons step by step with over 1500 illustrations

This detailed step-by-step guide begins with essential techniques – from the effects of varied pencils on different papers to the subtle differences between pen strokes and patterns. The many styles of sketching are also demonstrated in clear and concise exercises. Having outlined the necessary basic techniques, the book offers a wide variety of exercises to allow the reader to perfect their skills – from lessons 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 screengrabs and explanations of the methods used, step-by-step.

About the Author

Ivan Hissey has illustrated in a wide range of media. His published titles include The Crash Course Series and How to Paint Like the Impressionists. Curtis Tappenden has illustrated numerous books and has written many titles on art and design practice.