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Gertieandrsquo;s New Fashion Sketchbook, Gretchen Hirsch teamed up with illustrator Sun Young Park to reinvent traditional figure templatesandmdash;known as croquisandmdash;for the 21st century. Instead of the unnaturally skinny, tall, and frequently off-balance croquis the fashion industry has been sketching on for decades, this game-changing alternative presents hundreds of realistically sized and proportioned female forms in balanced, lifelike poses. In addition, Park has rendered the croquis with multiple tracing lines, allowing the sketcher to follow the lines that most accurately reflect the body shape desired. Also included are an overview of the design and sketching process and a visual history of garment component styles, all to make it easier to create fashion sketches for women of all shapes and sizes.
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Synopsis
A complete fashion school for drawing and painting fashion figures, garments, and accessories for all aspiring fashion illustrators and designers. Designed for newcomers and improvers, this book shows you how to construct the head and figure, compose for
Synopsis
Drawing is vitally important for the fashion industry. Fashion Illustration represents a designer's point of view and Anna Kiper's aim is to contribute to the revival of this unique art form. Every illustration lesson in the book presents a story with exciting design details and ideas to inspire designers to rediscover the art of hand drawing as a tool for creating vibrant and original work. 'A hand drawing creates a direct connection to the artist, expressing the individual style, energy and creativity' - from Anna Kiper's introduction.
Written for both newcomers and improvers, Fashion Illustration will help you to: achieve movement and attitude in figure drawing by following a few simple steps; develop striking and energetic page compositions; explore effortless ways to illustrate print, textures and embellishments; discover an exciting variety of media and techniques to enrich your individual drawing style. This beautifully illustrated and inspirational book is written by Anna Kiper, one of the world's leading fashion designers and illustrators.
Contents: Introduction, The Fashion Figure, The Figure in Detail, Faces, Arms & Hands, Legs & Feet, Dressing the Fashion figure, Fashion Dictionary, Fashion Flats, Accessories, Page Composition with Impact, Illustrating Men, Illustrating Children, Fabric Rendering Techniques, Exploring Media, Model Drawing, Inspiration, Mood, Design.
Synopsis
A complete fashion school for drawing and painting fashion figures, garments, and accessories for all aspiring fashion illustrators and designers. Designed for newcomers and improvers, this book shows you how to construct the head and figure, compose for impact, and use all available media. Practical, interactive and beautiful, instruction will be via step exercises, hardworking fashion sketches and beautiful fashion illustrations.
About the Author
Gretchen andldquo;Gertieandrdquo; Hirsch is author of Gertieandrsquo;s New Book for Better Sewing and Gertie Sews Vintage Casual. She is the creator of Gertieandrsquo;s New Blog for Better Sewing. She has a pattern line with Butterick and a fabric line with Fabric Traditions. She teaches sewing around the country, on PBSandrsquo;s Itand#39;s Sew Easy, on Craftsy.com, and on Creativebug.com.