Main description:
This text presents drawing instruction with detailed break downs of various types of characters. Maternal? Elderly? Sassy? Sexy? It all starts with body proportion, bone structure, body masses, the facial expressions, the hands, and the feet. Hats, props, fabrics, and choice of medium are all thoroughly covered to ensure your ability to develop convincing life-like characters.
- Includes unique three-step drawing guides that develop the sketch from stick figure to full-blown character
- Detailed examples of how to draw faces, hands, and feet
- Learn to draw realistic fabrics in a multitude of colors and textures
Review quote:
"I am particularly pleased that the author addresses CHARACTER so heavily in her presentation of material. That is, after all, what plays are about."
Madeline Ann Kozlowski, Emmy Award winning Costume Designer, Professor of Costume Design, UCI
Table of contents:
Introduction
What Makes a Good Theatrical Costume Designer?
Why is a Character's Personality and Body Language Important to a Costume Designer?
Philosophy for Drawing
Drawing The Figure
Creating the Faces
Figure and Facial Variations
Hands, Feet, Accessories, and Props
Creating Characteristic Costume Designs
Rendering Techniques
Costume Rendering Gallery
Index
This text presents drawing instruction with detailed break downs of various types of characters. Maternal? Elderly? Sassy? Sexy? It all starts with body proportion, bone structure, body masses, the facial expressions, the hands, and the feet. Hats, props, fabrics, and choice of medium are all thoroughly covered to ensure your ability to develop convincing life-like characters.
- Includes unique three-step drawing guides that develop the sketch from stick figure to full-blown character
- Detailed examples of how to draw faces, hands, and feet
- Learn to draw realistic fabrics in a multitude of colors and textures
Review quote:
"I am particularly pleased that the author addresses CHARACTER so heavily in her presentation of material. That is, after all, what plays are about."
Madeline Ann Kozlowski, Emmy Award winning Costume Designer, Professor of Costume Design, UCI
Table of contents:
Introduction
What Makes a Good Theatrical Costume Designer?
Why is a Character's Personality and Body Language Important to a Costume Designer?
Philosophy for Drawing
Drawing The Figure
Creating the Faces
Figure and Facial Variations
Hands, Feet, Accessories, and Props
Creating Characteristic Costume Designs
Rendering Techniques
Costume Rendering Gallery
Index