Force: Character Design from Life Drawing

Force: Character Design from Life Drawing
Author: Mike Mattesi
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2012-11-12
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1136139893

Design creative characters inspired by real people. Let Mike Mattesi show you how to use life drawing to discover the poses, features and personalities which form the basis of character and then build, develop and 'PUSH' your drawings to new heights of dramatic and visual impact for believable characters audiences can relate to. Packed with color illustrations and photographs of the models who inspired them. With step-by-step explanation of how the characters were developed and exercises for you to sharpen your skills this is everything you need to bring your characters to life.

Sketching from the Imagination

Sketching from the Imagination
Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher: Sketching from the Imagination
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-02-28
Genre: Artists' preparatory studies
ISBN: 9781909414396

An inspiring collection of drawings and articles exploring the sketchbooks and artistic practices of 50 talented character artists.

Cartooning

Cartooning
Author: Christopher Hart
Publisher: Chris Hart Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781933027425

Hart delivers detailed instructions, inspiring ideas, and invaluable tips for creating appealing and original manga-style characters. Illustrations.

Draw With Jazza - Creating Characters

Draw With Jazza - Creating Characters
Author: Josiah Brooks
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2016-11-08
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1440344949

Imagine, Design and Draw Your Own Characters! Draw With Jazza YouTube star Josiah Brooks breaks down an easy-to-follow method that will help you to invent and draw original characters time and time again. Whether sci-fi or steampunk, comic book heroines or tattooed action heroes, animal familiars or alien races, you will discover the limitless possibilities of creating your very own characters for comic books, cartoons, video games and more! No matter what your skill level, you can draw from concept to finished art with confidence. Jazza shows you how as he walks you through The Design Process! • Discover. Learn techniques just like the pros use for developing characters--their backstory, personality and physicality; decide your drawing style; and explore and organize your inspiration. • Design. Use brainstorm sketching to refine your character's persona. Use simplified lines and shapes to draw men and women, practice poses and play with body shapes, sizes, ages and outfits. • Develop. Refine your best ideas by choosing features, color schemes, settings and context to reflect your end goal. • Deliver. Finish your concept art with character turnarounds, expression sheets, pose variations and more to create a complete picture of your characters and their world.

Beginner's Guide to Comic Art: Characters

Beginner's Guide to Comic Art: Characters
Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher: Beginner's Guide
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-03-15
Genre: Cartoon characters
ISBN: 9781909414273

Draw like a pro! Create fantastic, imaginative art for your comics with the comprehensive Beginner's Guide to Comic Art.

The Silver Way

The Silver Way
Author: Stephen Silver
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2017-04
Genre: Cartoon characters
ISBN: 9781624650345

"Whether you're a professional artist interested in improving your drawing skills, or an aspiring designer fresh out of college looking to add to your portfolio, The Silver Way will help you build your confidence and strengthen your work in order to successfully design characters for any project, in any style. Chock-full of fun drawing techniques and easy-to-follow tutorials, The Silver Way is the kind of educational art book you'll revisit again and again for guidance, encouragement, and inspiration."--

Character Design Collection: Heroines

Character Design Collection: Heroines
Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher: Character Design Collection
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781912843268

New series Character Design Collection features 50 expert artists using professional techniques and approaches to create a library of inspiring sketches.

Creating Stylized Characters

Creating Stylized Characters
Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2018-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781909414747

Learn how to create vibrant character designs with the step-by-step guidance of professional artists from the illustration and animation industries.