From the quickest of pencil sketches to highly finished, inked-up artwork, techniques are an all-important element of drawing. In this book, author and illustrator Peter Gray guides you through the different materials available and how to deploy them to best effect. Whether you are an experienced artist or a complete beginner, tailored step-by-step exercises and practical hints will help you discover the techniques that work for you.
Understanding human anatomy is essential for accomplished figure drawing. This outstanding book presents a series of detailed drawings and diagrams of the human body to explain the relationship between bone and muscle structure and their importance in producing anatomically correct drawings. This top quality book is highly visual with unique line drawings all anatomically explained, Bone and Muscle structure is demonstrated alongside principle drawings, covers a wide range of body positions, both in rest and in motion, from the front, back and sides and provides a practical guide for artists of all abilities.
If you are fascinated by sci fi and wish to learn how to draw scenes, figures and motifs from future worlds and far-flung galaxies, then this book is for you. It includes systematic guidance on materials and all the basic drawing techniques, such as shading and perspective, you need in order to create spacecraft, robots, cyborgs, aliens and more - the only limits are your own imagination. Whether you are new to drawing or simply wish to improve your existing skills, there are numerous ideas and projects in this book to guide and inspire you, plus expert tips and background information to aid your own creative work.
If you feel deeply drawn to all things Gothic and wish to learn how to draw Gothic scenes, motifs and symbols, then this book is for you. Learn about the materials you need and basic drawing techniques such as shading and perspective, and use them to create the dark, mysterious atmosphere of the Gothic world - from haunting figures, filled with deep, romantic melancholy, to magical motifs and symbols. Whether you are new to drawing or simply wish to improve your existing skills, there are numerous ideas and projects in this book to guide and inspire you, plus expert tips and background information to aid your own research and creative work.
A fresh and accessible book that will appeal to all those interested in learning to draw, or who wish to hone their skills. Barrington Barber takes as his starting point the belief that anyone - whatever their experience - can learn to draw well. Starting with an introduction to different drawing materials and mark making, he goes on to show people can use line, tone and proportion to create convincing, realistic drawings.
Gothic Lolitas began as a phenomenon in Japan in the late 90s, and their image as Victorian-era cleaning ladies has since expanded within the world of manga. Endowed with a certain aura of mystery, their illustration requires a specific technique used for complex garments and adolescent physiognomy. This volume uncovers how to tackle the creation of this character in a clear, instructive and easy to visualize fashion.
This series brings the world of manga to life. The pages are packed with everything the budding artist needs to learn in order to create really amazing illustrations in the Manga style. Step by step illustrations and text demonstrate how to gradually build up the characters whilst other pages show how to create specific Manga expressions, hand and feet styles, the trademark Manga eyes and poses. Having learn how to draw the characters, children will find out how to use colour, light and shade to enhance them.
You Can Work Professionally in Comics! Jump-start your comic book career! Creating Comics From Start to Finish tells you everything about how today's mainstream comic books are produced and published. Top working professionals detail how comics are created from concept to completion. Dig deep into every step of the process including writing, editing, penciling, inking, coloring, lettering and even publishing. Working professionals talk candidly about breaking into (and staying in) this exciting industry. Interviews and advice from: Mike Marts, Editor?Batman Mark Waid, Writer?Kingdom Come, Flash, Irredeemable Darick Robertson, Penciler?Wolverine, The Boys, Transmetropolitan Rodney Ramos, Inker?Green Lantern, Punisher Brian Haberlin, Colorist?Witchblade, Spawn Chris Eliopoulos, Letterer?Pet Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men Joe Quesada, Chief Creative Officer?Marvel Comics Stan Lee, Former President, Chairman?Marvel Comics
This series brings the world of manga to life. The pages are packed with everything the budding artist needs to learn in order to create really amazing illustrations in the Manga style. Step by step illustrations and text demonstrate how to gradually build up the characters whilst other pages show how to create specific Manga expressions, hand and feet styles, the trademark Manga eyes and poses. Having learn how to draw the characters, children will find out how to use colour, light and shade to enhance them.
This kit contains everything you need to learn how to draw incredible 3D images that leap off the page! 32-pages of super-clear instructions, illustrated steps and specialist components ensure you'll be drawing amazing three-dimensional images in no time! This kit contains: 32-page book, 3D sketch pad, 3D glasses, drawing compass, red and blue pencils and a ruler. Not suitable for children under the age of 3 years.
Creative Scribbles is designed to boost creative thinking. Encourages would be artists of all ages and there is no drawing skills required. Overflowing with inspiration, you'll never be stuck for ideas on what to draw. Express your creativity, imagination and personal style.
A fantastic source or reference book for anyone seeking inspiration for Fantasy projects or ideas. Brimming over with black and white line illustrations, this book offers craftspeople, textile and fine artists a host of ideas that can be used to create a wonderful range of decorative projects. Here you will discover witches, wizards, fairies, mermaids, unicorns, goblins, cherubs, and everything else in between! You do not need artistic skills, just photocopy or trace the motifs, pictures and patterns, then transfer them on to your project pieces. You will soon discover how easy it is to make unique designs for yourself, or friends and family. The first section of the book offers a gallery of finished pieces which show how the illustrations can be used to make such projects as a dragon plaque, a party mask, a spooky spell book box, a goblin treasure chest and a beaded phoenix book cover. The techniques vary from painting and clay modelling to beading, parchment craft and metal embossing. This book uses material from the Design Source Book series, Halloween Designs, Mythical Creatures and Christmas Designs by Elaine Hill, and Angel & Fairy Designs by Rebecca Balchin.
This series brings the world of manga to life. The pages are packed with everything the budding artist needs to learn in order to create really amazing illustrations in the Manga style. Step by step illustrations and text demonstrate how to gradually build up the characters whilst other pages show how to create specific Manga expressions, hand and feet styles, the trademark Manga eyes and poses. Having learn how to draw the characters, children will find out how to use colour, light and shade to enhance them.
Meet D-Boy, Heather, J.C, Kimi, Striker, and Kit-Kit - a seriously cool gang who'll teach you how to draw them...manga style! After looking at the best materials to use and an introduction to the basics, you'll get to meet the crew! J.C's the guy to learn manga rock-image from, while Kimi's only happy when she's carving snow. Don't mess with Heather; she's oozing attitude, has her own robot bodyguard and her own flame throwing pet, Kit-Kit. Starting with basketball ace D-Boy, you'll be taken through the processes of drawing their heads and faces, typical poses and action forms. With tips on the best ways to use line, tone and shading, this book is a must for anyone wanting to create manga.
This practical handbook gives art students a comprehensive guide to human anatomy, offering instruction in a wide range of media that includes pencils, inks, pastel chalks, charcoal, and crayons. The author presents step-by-step projects designed to build art students' confidence as they progress from easy to advanced techniques, and discusses common mistakes with suggested methods to correct them. She also advises on the use of maquettes--miniature mannequins with flexible body joints--as a practical substitute when a live sitter is unavailable, or when a pose is difficult for models to maintain for lengthy periods. The book's primary purpose is to give students an understanding of how the human body is constructed by demonstrating a wide variety of natural poses and presenting exercises for each of them. Handsome and instructive color illustrations on most pages.