Author : Arcturus Publishing
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,62 MB
Release : 2019-10-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1838578935
Calling all comic fans! Packed with tips, techniques and step-by-step guides based on the illustrations of 5 acclaimed comic artists, this is the ultimate guide to creating action-packed comics for ages 8+. This is a guide not just to drawing characters, but to the whole process of comic book creation: planning a story, developing characters and plots, using dialogue, setting out dynamic comic pages, and creating appealing covers.
Author : Dan Cooney
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 49,19 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Cartooning
ISBN : 9780857621030
Suitable for all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced artists. Covers all essential elements of making sequential art, including concept and composition, characters and backgrounds, expressions, emotion, atmosphere and action. This book gives
Author : Lee Garbett
Publisher : David & Charles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,23 MB
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781446312971
What does every aspiring comic artist REALLY want to draw? Action, of course! Learn how to render all aspects of adrenalin-filled movement, from jaw-dropping superhero antics to kick-ass fistfights. The hallmark of the comic book, the action is what draws a reader in and keeps them hungry for more - in this classic guide all the skills you need to make your action fast-paced and full of movement are laid out on the page, from one of the best creators working in comics today. Techniques for drawing every dynamic action are explained, from body contact and flying through to fistfights, group rumbles and full-on battles. Clever exercises show how to achieve convincing movement, from dynamic standing poses, to running, swinging, flying and fighting. An Action File of comic character drawings in dynamic poses forms an invaluable resource for practice and reference, making drawing action the easiest thing in the world!
Author : Christopher Hart
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 49,73 MB
Release : 2014-04-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 077043486X
This drawing tutorial from best-selling author Christopher Hart shows artists how to draw exaggerated musculature of super-sized figures in action poses.
Author : Christopher Hart
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 36,64 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780823023721
The secrets of drawing diabolical, spine-tingling characters pack this entertaining, how-to title designed for artists, and even kids, who aspire to be working cartoonists.
Author : Christopher Hart
Publisher :
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 18,78 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780823023943
This text details how to master the art of drawing fabulous females for comic books. From basic anatomy and musculature to more advanced poses, costumes and hairstyles, it covers all the various types of comic book women, along with how to compose a comic book panel and how to tell the story.
Author : Robyn Chapman
Publisher :
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 33,5 MB
Release : 2012-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 1592538126
Do you dream of becoming a comic artist? Drawing Comics Lab covers all of the basic steps necessary to produce a comic, from the first doodle to the finished publication. This easy-to-follow book is designed for the beginning or aspiring cartoonist; both children and adults will find the techniques to be engaging and highly accessible. Featured artists include: - James Sturm - Tom Hart - Jessica Abel - Matt Madden - Eddie Campbell - And many others Start your comic adventures today with Drawing Comics Lab!
Author : Spencer Brinkerhoff III
Publisher : Walter Foster Jr
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 25,97 MB
Release : 2020-05-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1633228665
Learn to draw comic book characters with easy, step-by-step drawing projects, and then design your own superheroes and villains. You can draw more than 30 comic book characters by following the simple instructions, step by easy step. Once you are comfortable with the comic art style, move on to design your own heroes and villains. Tips and techniques for customizing faces, hair, bodies, and action poses will have you drawing your own characters in no time. No complicated tools are needed. You can create comic art with just a pencil, pen, markers, and paper! The book opens with helpful sections on tools and materials, essential drawing techniques, color basics, and an examination of faces and basic muscle structure. This ensures that you know the basics before getting started on the step-by-step projects that follow. Included throughout the book are templates to scan or photocopy and practice on over and over again. Itin between the drawing projects and templates are closer looks at costume design, anatomy, perspective, and dynamic action poses. Drawing a character flexing, flying, running, kicking, or zapping is easy with the included tips and techniques. Written and illustrated by Spencer Brinkerhoff, Just for Kids: You Can Draw Comic Book Characters is perfect for any comic book fan, regardless of artistic skill level.
Author : Stan Lee
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,12 MB
Release : 2010-11-16
Category : Art
ISBN : 0823000834
In Stan Lee's How to Draw Comics, Stan Lee reveals his secrets for: * Costumes * Penciling, Inking & Coloring * Lettering & Word Balloons * Digital Advances * Perspective & Foreshortening * What Makes Great Action * Page & Panel Layout * Covers * Creating a Portfolio * Getting Work When it comes to comic books, one name says it all: Stan Lee. His characters are classics. His industry knowledge is vast. His creativity is boundless. And now, he’s sharing what he knows with you, Grasshopper! His cohorts have always been—and still are—some of the best in the business: Jack Kirby, John Romita, Sr., Neal Adams, Gil Kane, Mike Deodato, Jr., Frank Cho, and Jonathan Lau, and many others, Stan includes their work here and discusses what exactly makes it so great. He touches on all the important stuff: anatomy, foreshortening, perspective, action, penciling, inking, hand lettering vs. digital lettering, color, character and costume design, panel flow, materials and tools, computers, file formats, and software. He includes an overview of the history and development of the comic book industry, and there’s an extensive section on various types of covers—the super important element that makes the reader want to pick up that comic! In a world where good battles evil at every turn and the hero fights valiantly to get the girl, no stone is left unturned! Here you’ll also find info on all the small details—that really aren’t so small: word balloons, thought balloons, whisper balloons, bursts, sound effect lettering, and splash pages! And KA-BLAMMM! . . . once you’ve created your art, then what? Lest you think Stan would turn you out into the wilderness without a road map, fellow traveler, there’s also information on preparing and submitting your portfolio, on getting work, and on suggested reading and schools. Stan Lee’s How to Draw Comics features a cover that reunites long time collaborator John Romita Sr. and original cover artist of How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way. John Romita Sr. was most famous for his collaboration on The Amazing Spider-Man with Stan Lee! It’s time for a new approach . . . “a cornucopia of cutting-edge, techno-savvy instructions to lead you down the freshly laid yellow brick road of creativity.” It’s time for a book that takes you on the new journey of creating comic books for the 21st century and beyond! Excelsior!
Author : Tom Nguyen
Publisher : IMPACT
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,44 MB
Release : 2007-08-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781581809466
Kick-start your comic book career! In the comic book industry, cookie-cutter artists just don't cut it. In this book, professional comic book artist Tom Nguyen shows you how to make your work stand out from the masses: Populate your world with convincing heroes, villains and citizens ... Pump-up the drama with perspective, page design and other powerful techniques ... And, ultimately, put it all together to tell kick-ass, action-packed stories! You'll learn how to: draw pumped-up dudes and hot babes, with muscles and curves in all the right places. dress 'em in killer costumes and everyday outfits, complete with hairstyles and accessories. round out your cast with punks, grandmas, kids, melon heads and other supporting characters. draw blood-curdling sneers, dagger eyes, and other expressive facial features. use gesture sketches to establish pose and action. get creative with poses, camera angles, perspective, and page layout for maximum drama and efficient storytelling. follow the step-by-step process of bringing two scripts to life, from thumbnails to finished inking tips. Illustrated with dos, don'ts, and tons of step-by-step instruction, this is a real-world guide to the skills you need to make it as a comic book artist. Armed with these inside secrets and tricks-of-the-trade, you'll be more than just another good artist, but a bona fide, super-hero-style storyteller!
