Synopses & Reviews
Popularized by such beloved books as
The Lord of the Rings,
The Chronicles of Narnia, and the
Harry Potter seriesand#151;all of which have become blockbuster filmsand#151;fantasy is an endlessly enduring genre. Acclaimed artist Chris Hart leads readers into this marvelous realm, where aspiring illustrators can go as far as their imaginations allow. With Hartand#8217;s guidance, theyand#8217;ll learn how to create an entire cast of fascinating fantasy figures, from masters of sorcery who summon spirits and battle evil forces to dreaded creatures of darkness, such as ogres, cyclopes, trolls, and goblins. An entire coven of witches range from classic hags to spell-binding, spell-casting teens, and there are devilishly handsome warlocks, dragons, avenging angels, and more. Hart explains how to capture these charactersand#8217; strange forms, costumes, expressions, and action poses, as well as the magical effects that make them so extraordinary.
With hundreds of step-by-step drawings, expert art instruction, and visual hints, Drawing Wizards, Witches and Warlocks is a crash course that will educate and inspire fans of all levels.
Review
"This entertaining book is aimed at the amateur who simply wants to sketch people. Authored by one of the most prolific and successful cartoon artists, it eschews the bones-and-muscles approach. This should prove popular with the general public."and#160;and#8212;Library Journaland#160;
Synopsis
When the proportions are right, the drawing looks right Most artists whose work features the human head and figure don't have the time or opportunity to draw directly from models, so it's essential that they acquire the skills and tools to draw them accurately without using direct reference. Now, thanks to Chris Hart's foolproof method, even beginners can quick-check the proportions of their head and figure drawings, identify errors, and swiftly fix mistakes. Richly illustrated with drawings from various angles, this follow-up to Hart's bestselling Figure It Out includes step-by-step demonstrations and lessons that lead readers through the process."
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Draw the head and figure right every time When the proportions are right, the drawing looks right Most artists whose work features the human head and figure don't have the time or opportunity to draw directly from models, so its essential that they acquire the skills and tools to draw them accurately without using direct reference. Now, thanks to Chris Harts foolproof method, even beginners can quick-check the proportions of their head and figure drawings, identify errors, and swiftly fix mistakes.
Richly illustrated with drawings from various angles, this follow-up to Harts bestselling Figure It Out includes step-by-step demonstrations and lessons that lead readers through the process.
Synopsis
When the proportions are right, the drawing looks right! Now, thanks to Chris Hart's foolproof method, even beginners can quick-check the proportions of their head and figure drawings, identify errors, and swiftly fix mistakes. Richly illustrated with drawings from various angles, this follow-up to Hart's bestselling Figure It Out! includes step-by-step demonstrations and lessons that lead readers through the process.and#160;
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Chris Hart has a head for figures and#151; human figures, that is. Not only does he draw them with incredible style and flair, he also has a friendly, accessible teaching style that makes his how-to books super-sellers. In this unique figure-drawing course, Chris avoids the usual anatomy lessons that intimidate aspiring artists and gets right down to the basics young illustrators need to get started. Starting with heads and facial expressions, he moves on to full figures, male and female, ideal and average, some in fashion poses and others in dynamic action. On every page, his practical advice and clear examples will help readers achieve terrific results and#151; and have fun every step of the way.
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From Dracula to Buffy the Vampire Slayer to Breaking Dawn, the undead never get old. So, acclaimed author Chris Hart gives horror fans and aspiring artists something they can really sink their teeth into: step-by-step instruction in drawing their favorite night creatures. All of the most popular bloodsuckers are here in their cold, clammy flesh: Victorian vampires, otherworldly vampires, alluring lady vampires, cool postmodern vampiresand#151;as well as vampire hunters and blood-chilling beasts of the vampire kingdom. Less experienced artists neednand#8217;t worry about biting off more than they can chew because Hart breaks every drawing down into easy-to-digest morsels. The stakes are high, but the Drawing Vampires books ensures budding illustratorsand#8217; efforts won't be in and#147;vein.and#8221;
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About the Author
Renowned for his friendly, accessible teaching style, Chris Hart is the world's bestselling author of drawing, manga, and cartooning books, which have sold over three million English-language copies and have been translated into more than 20 languages. He lives in Westport, CT.