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I Can Draw Graphic Novels
Step-by-Step Techniques, Characters and Effects
Series: I Can Draw
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I Can Draw Graphic Novels is perfect for aspiring artists, graphic novel enthusiasts, and beginners eager to develop their drawing skills and storytelling techniques in a focused, easy-to-follow format.
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Create your own graphic novel or comic book characters with this practical and inspiring guide, complete with step-by-step exercises and practice pages.
In this stylishly packaged, full-colour book, you'll find everything you need to bring your stories to life, from creating characters to making a storyboard and colouring in with inks. Whatever your ability, I Can Draw Graphic Novels will teach you to create your own characters and compelling scenes by following its step-by-step drawing projects.
By following broken-down examples and using the practice grids inside, you will learn:
- How to use basic tools and materials
- How to identify and draw different graphic novel styles
- Techniques to draw faces, expressions, basic anatomy
- How to create dynamic moving scenes, including punches and power kicks
- Making a coherent story and giving it light and shade
The practice grids supplied to help you recreate the examples will give you the techniques and confidence to build your own stories and make a strong narrative of your own.
ABOUT THE SERIES: I Can Draw teaches a variety of specialist drawing styles, aimed at beginners or those wishing to hone their skills. With step-by-step instructions and practice grids to try out new techniques, these full-colour drawing guides will help artists bring their ideas to life.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781398803855
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Arcturus
Illustration: Paperback with rounded corners
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 175.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 327g
Pages: 128
About the Author
William Potter is a prolific author of children's non-fiction. He has also written and edited a wide range of well-known comics and magazines, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sonic the Comic, Marvel Fact Files, Marvel Chess Specials and DC Chess Collection. He lives in Haslemere, UK.
Juan Calle is a professional artist with experience of working for a range of comics and children's illustrated titles. He lives in Miami, USA.
Frank Lee is an experienced comic book artist who has been producing professional illustrations, cartoons, and developing characters for many years. He also teaches aspiring young illustrators - a skill that is reflected in his clear, easy-to-follow drawing steps.
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