Cartoon Cool: How to Draw New Retro-Style Characters
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (750 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0823005879 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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!. Love 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
This is a great book for the intermediate/advanced cartoonist. There are better choices for the novice. If you are looking for a 5-star book on cartooning, Christopher Hart has written many of the best. This particular book, that focuses on retro-style, is a little more advanced than Chris' other books and omits many of the concepts beginners will find rewarding. Chris' "Humongous Book of Cartooning" is spectacular for the novice, as is the wonderful book "(Art for Kids) Cartooning" by Art Roche. (BTW: It is NOT just for kits!) Start with these books to learn the ropes before you tackle the more challenging projects in this "Retro-Style" book. This is a great book for the intermediate/advanced cartoonist. For the absolute begin. Clinton Watkins said A Fun and Useful Book For All Ages!. If you are interested in learning to draw the new retro-style cartoons, you can't go wrong with this book. Christopher Hart begins "Cartoon Cool" by explaining what makes cartoons retro as opposed to more traditional style of cartooning. He then moves on to specifics such as standard characters often found in retro cartoons. Characters such as kids, the shopaholic mother, the clueless dad, mad scientists and family pets are described in great detail. Mr. Hart makes this a fun read by adding humor to the text. He also includes tips that, while specific to the particular project, will be useful in any style of drawing. But what. One of Chris Hart's better books As most people reading this review probably know, Hart's books are a mixed bag. But some of them are surprisingly good if you're willing to take them as they are, and Cartoon Cool is one of those.Basically, Hart outlines a cartooning style that isn't profound, but is a lot of fun. I don't know if I'd really call it the most retro thing you could ever imagine; it's sort of Flintstones meets Oddparents. I'd rather see something like simplified Dick Giordano/Vince Colletti.(Giordano does have a book, but I haven't heard the best reviews, and there are only so many things I'm going to spend money on!) But there are so few books r
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. CHRISTOPHER HART is the world's bestselling author of drawing and cartooning books. His books have sold more than 7.4 million 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. . His books have sold more than 7.4 million copies and have been translated into 20 languages. About the Author CHRISTOPHER HART is the world's bestselling author of drawing and cartooning books