Action! Cartooning

Author:
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780806987392
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description
Written and illustrated by a former Marvel Comics' artist with brilliant hand-done images throughout, this graphic handbook to cartooning focuses on superheroes and their atmospheric world filled with speed and movement.

Fantasy! Cartooning

Author: Ben Caldwell
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402716126
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
Offers step-by-step instructions for drawing faces, anatomy, creating emotion, and drawing figures in action settings.

Cartooning

Author: Ivan Brunetti
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300172591
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 90

Book Description
Provides lessons on the art of cartooning along with information on terminology, tools, techniques, and theory.

Adventures in Cartooning

Author: James Sturm
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781596433694
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
"Can you draw simple things like trees, fish, and candy? Then you can be a cartoonist!!! This book will help show you how"--Cover.

The Know-How of Cartooning

Author: Ken Hultgren
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 048683025X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
This classic guide by a master animator and cartoonist — and long time Disney artist — is now available for the first time since its original publication in 1946. Author Ken Hultgren instructs by example in a guide that's suitable for beginners and advanced students alike. The comprehensive range of instruction covers features and expressions, animals, foreshortening, perspective, lettering, caricature, animation, and various other aspects of cartooning. All subjects include step-by-step guides, several examples, and helpful hints and suggestions. Blank pages allow lots of room for drawing practice. Professional and amateur animators, cartoonists, caricaturists, and artists dealing with characterization will find this timeless manual an excellent and instructive companion.

Modern Cartooning

Author: Christopher Hart
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0823007154
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Aimed at beginner artists interested in cartooning and at the countless fans of cartoons, animation, and comics. Not only are cartoons a form of entertainment, but they're an incredibly popular style of drawing! With a fresh and easy-to-follow approach to cartooning, Christopher Hart shows readers basic tips for creating a cast of the most hilarious, outrageous characters inspired by today's cartoons. Chock-full of tips, hints, and step-by-step illustrations, Modern Cartooning gives artists of all ages the tools they need to let their imaginations run wild.

Draw Comic Book Action

Author: Lee Garbett
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9781446312971
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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!

Cartooning for the Beginner

Author: Christopher Hart
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0770434770
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Aspiring cartoonists of all ages can begin drawing a repertoire of characters from the moment they follow the wide-ranging yet simplified lessons that fill these instructive pages, written and illustrated by an all-time best-selling artist/teacher. This complete course, covering both comic strip and animation techniques, begins with lessons on basic cartoon body shapes and facial features. Included are helpful comparisons between the real versus the cartoon head, a smile chart, and various ways to draw the most popular and expressive cartoon eyes and mouths. Next come lots of typical body poses, how to draw action lines, slow/fast movement, cartoon hands, fun hair and clothing styles, backgrounds, and cute cartoon pets. Excellent directions also focus on helping beginners to find and develop their own cartoon style.

Drawing and Cartooning 1,001 Figures in Action

Author: Dick Gautier
Publisher: Perigee Trade
ISBN: 9780399518591
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description
An engaging and practical instructional guide to one of the most popular yet challenging subjects for young artists--learning to express realistic body language or humorous, exaggerated movements, while keeping all the body measurements in proportion.

Cartooning: Animation 1 with Preston Blair

Author: Preston Blair
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
ISBN: 1633227731
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 46

Book Description
Learn the basics of cartoon animation from acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair! Join acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair as he explains and demonstrates the magic of cartoon animation. Learn to develop a cartoon character’s shape, personality, features, and mannerisms; how to create movements, such as walking, running, skipping, and sneaking; and tips on using lines of action and creating realistic motion. From cartooning basics to more advanced animation techniques, Animation 1 is a welcome introduction for artists ready to bring their drawings to life. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Animation 1 allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to animate a character, from character development to movement and dialogue.