Shape Effects Chapter - Fantasy Cartoon Creation Techniques

Author: Edited by Quarto Publishing Group, USA
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Learn to create from this unique reference book! Make imaginary creatures come alive as if they were real. The fantasy characters you draw can be applied in various fields such as painting, novels, fantasy art, science fiction, comics, and computer games. This book teaches the basics of human skeletal structure, muscle tissue, perspective, and composition. On this foundation, it guides you on how to transform an ordinary person into an extraordinary, unique character. The characters you create can be anything imaginable—ugly and terrifying, magically empowered, super agile, or enormous. Challenge conventions and reinvent humanity! From powerful alien warriors to "cyberpunks" doing aerobic kickboxing, to super-strong superheroes, every character is accompanied by detailed information from the artist and step-by-step instructions, making it both visually rich and comprehensive. Learn how to draw different dynamic poses: flying, spinning, punching, and jumping to bring your characters to life. Additionally, you can learn how to depict extreme body language and unusual facial expressions.