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Walter Foster Art Books
How to Draw & Paint
The titles in this classic series contain progressive visual demonstrations, expert advice, and simple written explanations that assist novice artists through the next stages of learning. In this series, professional artists walk the reader through the artistic process step by step, from preparation and preliminary sketches to special techniques and final details. Organized into categories of instruction, these books provide an introduction to an array of media and subjects.
Artist’s Library
These titles offer both beginning and advanced artists the opportunity to expand their creativity, conquer technical obstacles, and explore new media. Written and illustrated by professional artists, the books in this series are ideal for anyone aspiring to reach a new level of expertise. They serve as useful tools that artists of all skill levels can refer to again and again.
Drawing Made Easy, Acrylic Made Easy & Watercolor Made Easy
Every artist should have the opportunity to experience the joy of learning without having to deal with intimidating, complicated lessons. The books in these series simplify even the most complex concepts, making it easy for the beginner to gain an in-depth understanding of pencil, acrylic, or watercolor.
- Drawing
- Oil
- Watercolor
- Acrylic
- Pastel
- Cartooning
- Special Projects
Cartooning: Animation 1 with Preston Blair: Learn to animate step by step (How to Draw & Paint)
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Facial ExpressionsAn animator’s job is the same as an actor’s job. Both must be masters of portraying emotion. Studying your own grimaces in a mirror is a must. Pick a character you know and draw it with various expressions, as done here with the little pup. |
The Skeleton FoundationBuild the cartoon from a rough skeleton, but don’t expect to always get the skeleton right on the first try! Experiment…discard…make several drawings… then pick the best one. Be sure to work loosely when constructing the character. |
Hand ConstructionCartoon hands can be tricky to draw; follow the steps and study the hands below. The fingers should be placed unevenly to prevent a monotonous quality. |
BirdsA bird’s wing can be changed to a “human” arm and hand for certain expressions and then changed back to the natural handling. Notice that these birds are built on rounded forms. |
Learn the basics of cartoon animation from acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair! Join acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair as he explains and demonstrates the magic of cartoon animation. Learn to develop a cartoon character’s shape, personality, features, and mannerisms; how to create movements, such as walking, running, skipping, and sneaking; and tips on using lines of action and creating realistic motion. From cartooning basics to more advanced animation techniques, Animation 1 is a welcome introduction for artists ready to bring their drawings to life. Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Animation 1 allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to animate a character, from character development to movement and dialogue.
Ramses –
My kid loves it.
Flore M. –
Intéressant
Très intéressant ouvrage!
Amazon Customer –
Awesome!!!!!!
This Book is Best for the Beginners those who want to become Animation Artist Or Cartooning Artist. 😊😊😊 Best book to start with.
Sel –
Big book, not a lot of pages
The odd larger than normal book is hard to store BUT also it’s cool because it contains a lot of good info so If you need it it’s easy to spot. The details in the walk cycles and the dialogue mouths was the reason why I bought this book
Talia –
good book but its is HUGE
thought it would be smaller would not fit on a bookshelf