A guide to drawing cartoon characters - people of all ages, animals, birds and fish, with an emphasis on the personality, mood and character of the subject. The author deals with facial features and expressions, body language, drawing of hands and feet, head and body construction, conveying emotion and age, placing subjects in panels, making a layout, master reverse angles, medium shots, close ups, lights and darks, dialogue balloons and how to develop a comic strip. Christopher Hart is a former participant in the Disney Animation Program, has created numerous commercials and storyboards and was a contributor to "Mad" magazine.
About the AuthorChristopher Hart is Watson-Guptill's best-selling author; his previous books have sold more than a million copies. He lives in Westport, Connecticut.
Book InformationISBN 9780823023530
Author Christopher HartFormat Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.Publisher Watson-Guptill Publications
Weight(grams) 503g
Dimensions(mm) 290mm * 220mm * 12mm