Cartooning: Philosophy and Practice
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (574 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300170998 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 88 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
“The goal of this book is to fuse elements of both writing and drawing into another form altogether: cartooning. We will use pictures as words and words as pictures. If you follow the advice presented herein, you will begin to see the world through the eyes of a cartoonist.”—from the Introduction
By following the author's sophisticated and engaging perspective on the art of cartooning, aspiring cartoonists of all ages will hone their craft, create their personal style, and discover their own visual language.. In this book, noted cartoonist and illustrator Ivan Brunetti presents fifteen distinct lessons on the art of cartooning, guiding his readers through wittily written passages on cartooning terminology, techniques, tools, and theory. He looks at the rhythms of storytelling, the challenges of character design, a
This is the way to start cartooning John Joyce As a way of jump-starting your creative processes around the art of cartooning, look no further than this wonderful little volume by Ivan Brunetti which guides the would-be cartoonist directly to the 'heart' of a good cartoon in a few well chosen and effective exercises. If you're looking for a detailed manual on technique, penmanship or colouring, please look somewhere else. But, if you need a complete makeover on the very spirit of cartooning then this book is absolutely ESSENTIAL.. Interesting new approach to an old topic I am working my way through the lessons in this book. The emphasis is on developing your own visual and manual fluency, where other books start with heads and eyes and expressions. The result, then, is much richer than the "anybody can cartoon" genre, which teaches the tired old conventions. I think I would not recommend this book to pure beginners -- better for students who need to take a fresh approach with their intermediate or advance beginner skills.. "Must have for illustrators or cartoonists" according to P. Sullivan. This is a clear, concise, & accessible book for all interested in cartooning. Brunetti provides instructions and a coursework style presentation which allows the reader to develop their own style of artistry. Very enjoyable.