Modern Cartooning: Essential Techniques for Drawing Today's Popular Cartoons

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Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed, Mar 26, 2013 - Art - 160 pages
Aimed at beginner artists interested in cartooning and at the countless fans of cartoons, animation, and comics. Not only are cartoons a form of entertainment, but they're an incredibly popular style of drawing! With a fresh and easy-to-follow approach to cartooning, Christopher Hart shows readers basic tips for creating a cast of the most hilarious, outrageous characters inspired by today's cartoons. Chock-full of tips, hints, and step-by-step illustrations, Modern Cartooning gives artists of all ages the tools they need to let their imaginations run wild.
 

Contents

INTRODUCTION
9
FACIAL FEATURES
21
The Nose Problem
30
The Eyes and Mouth Working Together
38
The Classic Cartoon Head Shape
48
Sculpting the Head Shape
56
Character Sketching
62
Sporty Athlete
70
Teens through Adults
100
PUTTING YOUR CHARACTERS TOGETHER
107
Enhancing an Existing Drawing
114
Dorky Dad
120
ADDING IMPORTANT DETAILS
127
Stretching and Condensing the Body
140
Drawing the Characters in Their Own Scenes
148
INDEX
160

THE UNIVERSAL BODY TYPE
79
Building the Total Figure from a Single Shape
89

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CHRISTOPHER HART is the world's bestselling author of drawing and cartooning books. His books have sold more than 3.1 million English-language 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 professionals, and they have been selected by the American Library Association for special notice.

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