Title: Sketch Card Mania: How To Create Your Own Original Collectible Trading Cards
Publisher: IMPACT Books
Publication Date: 2011
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1440303924
ISBN 13: 9781440303920
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 1.25 pounds

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In this age of digital everything, presenting someone with an original, hand-drawn piece of art makes a big impression. So it's no wonder sketch cards (trading cards featuring one-of-a-kind artwork) are such a sensation. Packed with cool examples from various artists, Sketch Card Mania shows you how to create your own personal and professional-looking cards with guidance from long-time veteran of the trading card industry Randy Martinez.

Basic technique instruction for sketching in pencil, colored pencil, pen and ink, colored markers, acrylic, watercolor and mixed media
The mechanics of designing and constructing sketch cards, from what to include on the back to printing, cutting and mounting them just right
20 step-by-step demonstrations featuring a range of styles and subjects - heroes, villains, athletes, aliens, wizards, elf warriors and more
Expert tips for connecting with other artists, promoting yourself and sharing your work online
Plus awesome inside tips on breaking into the business from five industry professionals

Whether your goal is to generate fans, get commissions or just have fun, this book will show you how to make stand-out cards that really say something about you as an artist.

About the Author

Randy Martinez is a freelance illustrator and a drawing instructor at conventions, schools and conferences. He's an officially licensed artist for Lucasfilm Ltd. and has worked in production for films and television. His clients include Lucasfilm, Topps Trading Cards, Inkworks among many others. He's been published in the magazines including Star Wars Insider, Cracked, Gag and Cinescape; as well as StarWars.com, Los Angeles Times and Ventura County Star. He's done hundreds of sketch cards and is featured in game credits with top entertainment companies. Martinez is also the author of IMPACT's Creature Features.

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