Cartoon Cool: How to Draw New Retro-style CharactersLove that Sponge Bob? Always lurking in Dexter's lab? Wishing for Fairly Odd Parents? Millions of fans watch these shows avidly, often solely for their zingy, stylized look and hip visual jokes. Now there's a drawing book just right for everyone who admires that quirky style: Cartoon Cool. Top-selling author Christopher Hart shows beginning cartoonists, retro fans, and all other hipsters how to get that almost-1950s look in their drawings. His trademark step-by-step drawings and crystal-clear text are sure to make Saturday mornings more creative! |
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... Notice that the oval shape is the dominant feature of this figure . Start with the oval tilted on its axis . The tilt gives the pose more energy . The eye is quite oversized , which is a popular trait in retro - style cartoons . Indent ...
... Notice that the oval shape is the dominant feature of this figure . Start with the oval tilted on its axis . The tilt gives the pose more energy . The eye is quite oversized , which is a popular trait in retro - style cartoons . Indent ...
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... notice those sneakers : they're the type used for walking on the deck of a yacht , not for shooting hoops . Play ... ( notice how the back of his head bulges ) , a puny body , and large glasses . And he has to dress like a nerd ( notice ...
... notice those sneakers : they're the type used for walking on the deck of a yacht , not for shooting hoops . Play ... ( notice how the back of his head bulges ) , a puny body , and large glasses . And he has to dress like a nerd ( notice ...
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... Notice that there's never a Siamese. CATS AS PETS Cartoon cat personalities vary widely from cute to evil , with a lot more emphasis on evil . Their looks also vary widely : some are roly - poly , others are slinky , and some are just ...
... Notice that there's never a Siamese. CATS AS PETS Cartoon cat personalities vary widely from cute to evil , with a lot more emphasis on evil . Their looks also vary widely : some are roly - poly , others are slinky , and some are just ...
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Cartoon Cool: How to Draw the New Retro Characters of Today's Cartoons Christopher Hart No preview available - 2014 |
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