Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cartooning But Were Afraid to Draw (Christopher Hart Titles)
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.14 (743 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0823023591 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2016-04-15 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. CHRISTOPHER HART is the world's bestselling author of drawing and cartooning books. His books have sold more than 7.4 million copies and have been translated into 20 languages. Renowned for up-to-the-minute content and easy-to-follow steps, all of Hart's books have become staples for a new generation of aspiring artists and profession
Renowned for up-to-the-minute content and easy-to-follow steps, all of Hart's books have become staples for a new generation of aspiring artists and professionals, and they have been selected by the American Library Association for special notice. About the Author CHRISTOPHER HART is the world's bestselling author of drawing and cartooning books. . His books have sold more than 7.4 million copies and have been translated into 20 languages
Author Christopher Hart covers everything a cartoonist needs to know to tell a joke visually, from the effective use of layout, light, and shading to the techniques of conveying emotion. It serves as a complete course for beginners as well as a great tool for the most advanced cartoonist. Every artist who wants to draw cartoons will appreciate the insider's knowledge and tricks of the trade that Hart shares in this comprehensive sourcebook.. There are lessons in drawing characters in reaction shots and “takes,” indicating specific settings such as underwater and nighttime scenes, and depicting various weather conditions. Written by a master cartoonist with a combination of wit (which every cartoonist needs) and invaluable advice, Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cartooning But Were Afraid to Draw is the ultimate cartooning book. Of special importance, Hart shows cartoonists how to find their own drawing style and how to develop a cast of characters.Written with boundless enthusiasm, this friendly yet authoritative book is filled with appealing, original comic strips and gags that Hart created especially to illustrate his lesso
Outstanding P. Adams This book was the very first book I ever read on cartooning. If you could only choose 1 - this would be the one to pick. It gives an enjoyable overview of the whole process. I have already read it cover to cover several times, but still, I find I will pick it up, - flip pretty much to any page, - and become inspired and excited all over again at what a few simply lines. Cartoon Drawing Instruction Book Luisa Felix This cartoon drawing instruction book covers alittle bit about everything. HANDS, EXPRESSIONS,COSTUMES, NEW SHAPES FOR HEADS, BEAR and TEMPLATESwell-worth looking at. I do recommend this book forcartooning basics, and I do know what I am talkingabout because I am a cartoonist!!!!! This book reallyhelped me when I was drawing: []----- and its instructions helped to impr. williamfontainedelatourdhauterive said Good References. Not really an instruction book.. Everything You Wanted to Know about Cartooning but Were Afraid to Draw tricks your ear into thinking that this will be the best guide for drawing cartoons. Unfortunately, that is not the case. While this book is a great reference if I need to know how a sick cartoon looks, it practically rushes through the basic construction of a character. Sure it has some great infor