Simplified Anatomy for the Comic Book Artist: How to Draw the New Streamlined Look of Action-Adventure Comics!
December 14th, 2009
- ISBN13: 9780823047734
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product DescriptionMaybe you’ve noticed. Today’s superheroes and action heroes aren’t as brawny and muscular as they used to be. In fact, almost all the characters in comic books and on TV have a fresh, new look–simplified, streamlined, edgier, with a hint of anime/cartoon design, and appealing to kids and adults alike. Now Christopher Hart, the superhero of how-to-draw books, has come to the rescue of artists everywhere with Simplified Anatomy for the Comic Book Artist. Anatomy has always been a difficult subject, but for this book Hart uses his straightforward approach to show a simpler way. In clear step-by-step illustrations and text, he shows: how to draw streamlined figures in poses; body types and muscles; the mecha. . . More >>
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i enjoy watching my child use this comic book–who likes to draw superheros, great simple how to book—i reccomend for any beginning/ budding illustrator who likes this subject matter…my ONLY downsound was that it took longer than expected to ship-to us…but the slight wait seemed worth it…
Rating: 4 / 5
Every character in this book looks the EXACT same. Here, Chris Hart tries to show how to emphasize certain muscle groups, but all of the men look the exact same (save for the outfit) and all of the women are big-chested with large buttocks. I returned this one immediately.
This book does NOT show how to emphasize muscles, it just shows one body type, and then shows the actual muscle underneath on the next page.
It’s really pathetic. I would recommend “Sketching Manga Style: Sketching as a Composition” Volume 1. It shows the actual anatomy of a person, and the simplified one. Many more body types and poses as well.
Rating: 1 / 5
My only complaint with this book is that I don’t like the simplified drawing style. It is a very good aide for those who would like to draw this style. Mr. Hart always makes an effort to make his instructions easy for his readers, and I would recommend all of his books to both beginning and advanced artists.
Rating: 4 / 5
I’m in no way a professional cartoonist. I draw for personal satisfaction. My work is ok best so take my comments in that context.
This book is not a step by step instruction on how to draw comic book heroes… It assumes you know the basics and are looking to draw in a more streamlined manner similar to modern action animation being produced today. That being said it does give a lot of great tips and tricks that have really boosted my skills in a short amount of time and I’m not even finished reading the entire book yet. My only reason for giving it 4 stars is that I don’t love the authors writing style. I’m a technical person and he obviously isn’t one. I wish he was more organized and too the point. But that’s a personal preference. He does know what he’s doing and he’s great at it. But for me I had to dig a little to get the good stuff out but it’s there and it works.
One note about comments stating the drawing are inconsistent… I have to say I actually like that… Gets your mind working in order to form your own style rather than just copy what you see. It all works for me. I’ve very tempted to buy more of his books. I have the “Cartoon Cool” book but haven’t started reading it. At first glance that one looks good too.
Rating: 4 / 5
The style taught in this book is lovely, and the author/artist himself gives some wonderful examples of simplified comic book style heros. However, it shows rather than teaches more often than not, and does not go into enough detail on how the image is created. Definately not for the beginner, but a good guide for acomplished artists who need some ideas for new styles to try out.
Rating: 3 / 5