Cartooning: Animation 1 with Preston Blair

Cartooning: Animation 1 with Preston Blair
Author: Preston Blair
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2019-05-07
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1633227731

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.

Cartooning

Cartooning
Author: Jack Keely
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781560104889

Jack Keely invites you into his cartooning world as he shows you how to create a variety of entertaining cartoons. This how-to book goes beyond the basics of the 'toon trade. The author explores popular tools, explains his own cartooning techniques, and demonstrates his method of developing each character’s cute and cuddly or wild and wacky personality, step by step. Best of all, Cartooning 2 contains information about the wide array of career opportunities in the world of cartooning. With so many unique cartoons to inspire you, this helpful guidebook is sure to become a welcome addition to any cartooning enthusiast's library!

Cartooning

Cartooning
Author: Ivan Brunetti
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2011-03-29
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0300172591

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

The Know-How of Cartooning

The Know-How of Cartooning
Author: Ken Hultgren
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2019-03-20
Genre: Art
ISBN: 048683025X

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.

Drawing & Cartooning for Laughs

Drawing & Cartooning for Laughs
Author: Jack Hamm
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Total Pages: 138
Release: 1990
Genre: Cartooning
ISBN:

The author whose signature style of art introduction has sold nearly a million books now applies his highly regarded techniques to humorous art with a drawing guide guaranteed to bring laughter within everyone's reach. Featuring 1200 illustrations with thorough instructions.

Cartooning for the Beginner

Cartooning for the Beginner
Author: Christopher Hart
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2014-04-29
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0770434770

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.

Super Simple Cartooning for Kids

Super Simple Cartooning for Kids
Author: Rosa M. Curto
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2016
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781438008264

Explains how to expand the techniques involved in doodling to draw cartoon people, imaginary beings, animals, and objects, add movement and character, and put them into scenes.

The Art of Cartooning

The Art of Cartooning
Author: Jack Keely
Publisher: Walter Foster Pub
Total Pages: 144
Release: 1998
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781560100850

Offers the beginning cartoonist the basics needed to create characters for comic strips or animation.

Cartooning

Cartooning
Author: Hal Tollison
Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
Total Pages: 68
Release: 1989-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780929261140

"This book has everything you need to help you find your inner cartooning artist. Cartooning covers the basics of character constructionùfrom heads, hands and body parts to full-body figures. It also explores fascinating techniques such as aging your characters, putting them into action, or adding detailsùsuch as how to draw voice balloons or how to create realistic drapes and folds in clothing. And you will even learn about the materials that you need to get started, as well as tips and techniques that promote proficiency. If youÆve ever wanted to master cartooning, this ôhow toö book is the one for you: With this informative title and just a little practice, youÆll have everything you need to start producing professional-looking cartoons!"