Cartoon Magic

by Howard, Kathi; Art Magic; Schmitz, Diane Ridley; North Light Books

• ISBN13: 9781581802290
• ISBN10: 1581802293
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: North Light Books

Summary

Perfect for creative kids ages 6 through 12! Cartoon Magic is a fantastic introduction to the basics of drawing funny people, animals and things. Kids begin by putting together a cartoon kit, then learn how to draw expressions, people, critters, vehicles, superheroes and other interesting things. They'll also learn how to use proper perspective and combine all their new skills to create cartoon strips and posters. They'll write the script, draw the scenes, add color, and fill in word balloons just like the pros.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Drawing People, Animals, Aliens and Stuff!	7	(37)
Start at the Top	8	(2)
Crazy Faces!	10	(2)
Give Your Character a Smile or a Frown	12	(2)
Drawing Bodies for Those Heads	14	(2)
Move It!	16	(2)
Getting Everyone Dressed	18	(2)
Common Household Cartoon Pets	20	(2)
Making Fido Fun!	22	(2)
Feet and Feathers: Animals Moving	24	(2)
Does Granny's Dog Look Like Granny?	26	(2)
Putting Faces on Everything	28	(2)
Personality on Wheels	30	(2)
Drawing Good Guys and Bad Guys	32	(2)
Creating Life in Outer Space	34	(3)
Part 2: Bringing It All Together	37
Pow! Whoosh! Pop!	38
Cartooning Color Tricks	40
Keeping Your Cartoons in Perspective	42
Look At It This Way	44
The Scene's the Thing	46
It's all How You Write It	48
Put Your Words in the Right Place	50
Draw Your Own Strip	54
Think Big!	58
Cartoon Posters: Share the News	62