Draw Comics Like a Pro : Techniques for Creating Dynamic Characters, Scenes, and Stories

by Bigley, Al

• ISBN13: 9780823006793
• ISBN10: 0823006794
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-04
• Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns

Summary

You want to draw comics like a pro? Now you can draw thembetterthan a pro! Most comic artists today have drawn superhero after superhero, says author Al Bigley; they've almost forgotten how to draw without tons of overreaching, shading, and foreshortening.Draw Comics Like a Protakes artists back to the basic principles of good drawing, teaching with clear, detailed step-by-steps how to draw figures in powerful poses; how to use close-ups, composition, and backgrounds for optimal storytelling effect; textures; how to use shadows and frames, typography and shadow effects; how to fix problem drawings; and much more. Crammed with insider tips and secrets, this book is a smash-pow-blammoreference for comic-book creators at all levels.

Author Biography

Al Bigley has drawn The Fly for DC, Iron Man and West Coast Avengers for Marvel, and Geminar for Image Comics. His clients include Disney/Pixar, Children’s Television Workshop, LucasFilm, McDonald’s, NASCAR, Hershey, and many other household names. He lives in Monroe, North Carolina.