Foundations in Comic Book Art

Häftad, Engelska, 2014

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This is an in-depth primer on the tools and techniques used by top sequential artists. It uses detailed instruction and step-by-step examples to teach key artistic methods. It is based on SCAD's world-famous sequential arts curriculum with examples of professional comic book art from their staff and alumni. John Lowe, Dean of the School of Communication Arts at SCAD, presents an in-depth primer on the tools and techniques used by top sequential artists to create comic books, graphic novels and other sequential art forms. Based on SCAD's world-famous sequential arts curriculum with examples of professional comic book art from their faculty and alumni, the book uses detailed instruction and step-by-step examples to teach key artistic methods like sketching, thumbnailing, reference gathering and using production/digital design methods. This book covers all the materials and methods aspiring artists need to master to make it as sequential artists.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2014-08-12
Mått213 x 274 x 13 mm
Vikt613 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor160
FörlagWatson-Guptill Publications
ISBN9780770436964

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1. Anyone Can DrawThe Two D’s: Desire and Discipline Necessary Materials Exercise: Drawing Objects from Memory 2. Learning to SeeDrawing Straight Lines Exercise: Freehand Drawing Seeing Forms Contour Drawings Exercise: Defining Volume through Line Drawing Multiple Objects 3. Perspective BasicsHow to Divide a Square Creating Symmetrical Curves within Two Squares The Cube Method Perspective Drawing Placing Objects 4. The FigureGesture Drawing Foreshortening Exercise: Drawing Figures from Memory Drawing Multiple Figures 5. Visual Problem SolvingThumbnail Drawings Exercise: Composing Thumbnails Using Photo Reference Visual Research Using Photoshop with Photographic Reference Creating Blue Line Pages to Ink 6. InkingInking Tools Pen Inking Techniques Exercise: Inking with a Pen Nib Brush Inking Techniques Exercise: Inking with a Brush 7. Advanced Inking TechniquesUsing Unconventional Materials to Create Unique Textures Masking an Illustration X-Acto Knives and Straight Razors Sponges, Toothbrushes, and Other Alternative Inking Tools Black-and-White Design 8. Software Applications in Comic Book ArtCreating a Grid in Photoshop Using the Perspective Tool in Manga Studio Using Manga Studio to Apply Screentone Patterns Conclusion Credits Index