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The fast and fun way to sketch stylish, long-limbed figures
If you like fashion and you like to doodle, you've come to the right place. Fashion Drawing For Dummies walks you through the process of preparing creative illustrations of men, women, and children wearing everything from sweats and jeans to cocktail dresses and tuxes, along with eye-catching accessories to complete the look. With some practice - and the tips and techniques you'll find in this friendly guide - you'll be on your way to illustrating your own fashion designs in no time.
- Find your footing - get a grip on the basics of figure drawing and make a list of the fun art supplies you'll need to set up your studio
- Create a core - follow step-by-step diagrams to draw fabulous torsos, arms, legs, hands, feet, faces, and hair
- The "Golden Rules" - master the must-have skills related to proportion, symmetry, body language, and movement to make your drawings look playful or sexy, tough or whimsical
- Play dress-up - find out how to dress your figure in the latest styles, along with tips on draping, texture, and patterns
Open the book and find:
- Details on line and shape techniques, shading, and freehand drawing
- The four fashion views
- Why head-to-toe exaggeration is key
- How to convey attitude and movement through body language
- Tips on taking risks and developing your own style
- Guidance on building your design portfolio
- Ten ways to kick-start your career
Learn to:
- Create long, lean fashion models, step by step, from head to toe
- Draw shirts, pants, and amazing accessories for men, women, and children
- Add details to your illustrations with texture, patterns, and prints
- Choose the right illustrations to include in your portfolio
The fast and fun way to sketch stylish, long-limbed figures
If you like fashion and you like to doodle, you've come to the right place. Fashion Drawing For Dummies walks you through the process of preparing creative illustrations of men, women, and children wearing everything from sweats and jeans to cocktail dresses and tuxes, along with eye-catching accessories to complete the look. With some practice - and the tips and techniques you'll find in this friendly guide - you'll be on your way to illustrating your own fashion designs in no time.
- Find your footing - get a grip on the basics of figure drawing and make a list of the fun art supplies you'll need to set up your studio
- Create a core - follow step-by-step diagrams to draw fabulous torsos, arms, legs, hands, feet, faces, and hair
- The "Golden Rules" - master the must-have skills related to proportion, symmetry, body language, and movement to make your drawings look playful or sexy, tough or whimsical
- Play dress-up - find out how to dress your figure in the latest styles, along with tips on draping, texture, and patterns
Open the book and find:
- Details on line and shape techniques, shading, and freehand drawing
- The four fashion views
- Why head-to-toe exaggeration is key
- How to convey attitude and movement through body language
- Tips on taking risks and developing your own style
- Guidance on building your design portfolio
- Ten ways to kick-start your career
Learn to:
- Create long, lean fashion models, step by step, from head to toe
- Draw shirts, pants, and amazing accessories for men, women, and children
- Add details to your illustrations with texture, patterns, and prints
- Choose the right illustrations to include in your portfolio
Marianne Egan teaches fashion illustration and design, apparel construction, and more.
Lisa Smith Arnold teaches art and drawing, including fashion illustration, at Norwalk Community College. She has also served as creative coordinator and fashion editor at several major publications.
Introduction 1
Part I: Fashion Drawing 101 5
Chapter 1: Finding Your Footing in Fashion Drawing 7
Chapter 2: Gathering Supplies and Setting Up Your Work Space 23
Chapter 3: Beginning with Figure Drawing Basics 37
Part II: Building a Fabulous Fashion Figure 59
Chapter 4: Working with the Basic Fashion Drawing Rules 61
Chapter 5: Tackling the Torso 79
Chapter 6: Forming Fabulous Arms, Hands, Legs, and Feet 93
Chapter 7: Putting Your Best Face Forward 119
Chapter 8: Guaranteeing Good Hair Days 143
Part III: Dressing Your Fashion Figure 165
Chapter 9: Slipping into Shirts and Sweaters 167
Chapter 10: Presenting Perfect Pants 189
Chapter 11: Getting All Dolled Up: Evening Wear 217
Chapter 12: Outerwear for All 233
Chapter 13: Accenting the Accessories 249
Part IV: Taking Your Fashion Drawing to the Next Level 269
Chapter 14: Fabrics: Refining Style with Draping, Texture, and Patterns 271
Chapter 15: Conveying Attitude and Movement through Body Language 291
Chapter 16: Going to Extremes to Develop Your Own Style 315
Chapter 17: Building Your Fashion Design Portfolio 329
Part V: The Part of Tens 343
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Stay Current 345
Chapter 19: Ten Steps to Kick-Start Your Career 351
Index 357
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2012 |
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Genre: | Importe, Kunst |
Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
Thema: | Bildende Kunst |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | 384 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9780470601600 |
ISBN-10: | 0470601604 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: |
Arnold, Lisa
Egan, Marianne |
Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, amartine@wiley-vch.de |
Maße: | 262 x 207 x 23 mm |
Von/Mit: | Lisa Arnold (u. a.) |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 08.05.2012 |
Gewicht: | 0,7 kg |
Marianne Egan teaches fashion illustration and design, apparel construction, and more.
Lisa Smith Arnold teaches art and drawing, including fashion illustration, at Norwalk Community College. She has also served as creative coordinator and fashion editor at several major publications.
Introduction 1
Part I: Fashion Drawing 101 5
Chapter 1: Finding Your Footing in Fashion Drawing 7
Chapter 2: Gathering Supplies and Setting Up Your Work Space 23
Chapter 3: Beginning with Figure Drawing Basics 37
Part II: Building a Fabulous Fashion Figure 59
Chapter 4: Working with the Basic Fashion Drawing Rules 61
Chapter 5: Tackling the Torso 79
Chapter 6: Forming Fabulous Arms, Hands, Legs, and Feet 93
Chapter 7: Putting Your Best Face Forward 119
Chapter 8: Guaranteeing Good Hair Days 143
Part III: Dressing Your Fashion Figure 165
Chapter 9: Slipping into Shirts and Sweaters 167
Chapter 10: Presenting Perfect Pants 189
Chapter 11: Getting All Dolled Up: Evening Wear 217
Chapter 12: Outerwear for All 233
Chapter 13: Accenting the Accessories 249
Part IV: Taking Your Fashion Drawing to the Next Level 269
Chapter 14: Fabrics: Refining Style with Draping, Texture, and Patterns 271
Chapter 15: Conveying Attitude and Movement through Body Language 291
Chapter 16: Going to Extremes to Develop Your Own Style 315
Chapter 17: Building Your Fashion Design Portfolio 329
Part V: The Part of Tens 343
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Stay Current 345
Chapter 19: Ten Steps to Kick-Start Your Career 351
Index 357
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2012 |
---|---|
Genre: | Importe, Kunst |
Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
Thema: | Bildende Kunst |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | 384 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9780470601600 |
ISBN-10: | 0470601604 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: |
Arnold, Lisa
Egan, Marianne |
Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstr. 12, D-69469 Weinheim, amartine@wiley-vch.de |
Maße: | 262 x 207 x 23 mm |
Von/Mit: | Lisa Arnold (u. a.) |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 08.05.2012 |
Gewicht: | 0,7 kg |