[Drawing] Can somone recommend a 'how to draw' book?
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Wicht
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Go to a good bookstore and look around in the kid section for books on things like drawing cats, dogs, and trucks. There are a number of titles that though they are aimed at children cover the basics pretty well. Or if you want a less realistic approach look at how to draw Marvel and other comic book/anime style how to books.
If it was me, I would just browse a bookstore till I found one I liked and go from there.
If it was me, I would just browse a bookstore till I found one I liked and go from there.
StumpwaterJack
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Check out http://www.hobgoblin.net/westcoast/book_nook.asp and scroll down to the "On Art" section
There are links to standard drawing books (figures and such), and a couple to Christopher Hart books (great stuff about how to draw anime, cartooning, etc.)
-SJ
There are links to standard drawing books (figures and such), and a couple to Christopher Hart books (great stuff about how to draw anime, cartooning, etc.)
-SJ
Funny you should ask this. I've never been a great artist, but I got bitten by the desire to learn more recently (mostly due to unemployment).
I did some research and one of the most-recommended books I've found is "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain," by Betty Edwards. ISBN 0-87477-424-1. I just picked it up the other day, and it's a great book. I'm already seeing some amazing improvement!
You can also check the book out at:
www.drawright.com .
Good luck!
I did some research and one of the most-recommended books I've found is "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain," by Betty Edwards. ISBN 0-87477-424-1. I just picked it up the other day, and it's a great book. I'm already seeing some amazing improvement!
You can also check the book out at:
www.drawright.com .
Good luck!
Fiery Todd
Explorer
"How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way" is probably the chief book I learned to draw from - It's excellent.
Other books you should take a look at/buy:
The Jack Hamm series, although dated in its content, is a must have - "Drawing the Head & Figure", "How to Draw Animals", and "Drawing Scenery: Landscapes and Seascapes".
Burne Hogarth's "Dynamic Anatomy" is a staple. Hogarth has other books out there, but this one is the best.
"Drawing Dynamic Comics" by Andy Smith is a more recent book that is as good as, if not better than, the Marvel book.
There are others of course, but these books seem to cut to the chase in a very simple yet professional manner. Don't forget to grab books on perspective and composition too - those are always handy.
Cheers!
Other books you should take a look at/buy:
The Jack Hamm series, although dated in its content, is a must have - "Drawing the Head & Figure", "How to Draw Animals", and "Drawing Scenery: Landscapes and Seascapes".
Burne Hogarth's "Dynamic Anatomy" is a staple. Hogarth has other books out there, but this one is the best.
"Drawing Dynamic Comics" by Andy Smith is a more recent book that is as good as, if not better than, the Marvel book.
There are others of course, but these books seem to cut to the chase in a very simple yet professional manner. Don't forget to grab books on perspective and composition too - those are always handy.
Cheers!
Teflon Billy
Explorer
Well, I thought I'd come here and cleverly post "How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way"...
Looks like it is a pretty stock answer
Looks like it is a pretty stock answer
astralpwka
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How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way is definately a good place to start, and covers a lot of basics. However I've really gotten into the "How to Draw Manga" books that you might be able to get through a comic store. There's also some good stuff online.
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Objects in general
The Marvel is not too bad-- Buscema stresses simple shapes and that is a good thing. I will dig through my books in the morning and see what else I might find.
Figure Drawing
For figure drawing, I would recommend books by Glenn Villpu and Sheldon Borenstein. Both are hired by animation studios such as Disney and Warner Bros. and colleges, and art schools. The only problem is that I am not sure how widely their books are distributed (I know one art store here in Los Angeles that regularly carries them and Glenn's books can be found at his web site).
Other good figure drawing books include
1) anything by Andrew Loomis (the books are rare and expensive, but you can find some Walt Foster series books by Loomis which are very inexpensive)
2) "Drawing the Head and Figure" by Jack Hamm. His other books are good as well
3) Bridgeman
4. Figure Drawing without a Model by Ron Tiner
Perspective
1) Perspective Made easy by Ernest Norling
2) Perspective for Comic Book Artists by David Chelsea
Other tips--
1. Trace!!!!! Find pictures in magazines. Look at the works of great artists like Michelangelo and da Vinci. Study them and trace them.
2. carry a sketchbook wherever you go. Draw in it all the time (if there is a magic tool, this is it). Draw Cars, houses, people, animals, etc-- these do not have to pretty drawings-- often it is getting a gesture or proportions. Sheldon and Glenn are very big on the sketchbook as are comic book artists like Neal Adams and Steve Rude.
3. Try to draw with a pen or fine tip marker rather than a pencil. This will prevent you from erasing.
The Marvel is not too bad-- Buscema stresses simple shapes and that is a good thing. I will dig through my books in the morning and see what else I might find.
Figure Drawing
For figure drawing, I would recommend books by Glenn Villpu and Sheldon Borenstein. Both are hired by animation studios such as Disney and Warner Bros. and colleges, and art schools. The only problem is that I am not sure how widely their books are distributed (I know one art store here in Los Angeles that regularly carries them and Glenn's books can be found at his web site).
Other good figure drawing books include
1) anything by Andrew Loomis (the books are rare and expensive, but you can find some Walt Foster series books by Loomis which are very inexpensive)
2) "Drawing the Head and Figure" by Jack Hamm. His other books are good as well
3) Bridgeman
4. Figure Drawing without a Model by Ron Tiner
Perspective
1) Perspective Made easy by Ernest Norling
2) Perspective for Comic Book Artists by David Chelsea
Other tips--
1. Trace!!!!! Find pictures in magazines. Look at the works of great artists like Michelangelo and da Vinci. Study them and trace them.
2. carry a sketchbook wherever you go. Draw in it all the time (if there is a magic tool, this is it). Draw Cars, houses, people, animals, etc-- these do not have to pretty drawings-- often it is getting a gesture or proportions. Sheldon and Glenn are very big on the sketchbook as are comic book artists like Neal Adams and Steve Rude.
3. Try to draw with a pen or fine tip marker rather than a pencil. This will prevent you from erasing.
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