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Roche, Art
2 Reviews
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4-6
This guide for a young person interested in drawing comic strips covers the many steps to creating a story in pictorial art. The process is outlined clearly and with copious illustrations. Creating characters, writing funny incidents, organizing design layout, and even publishing advice are included. Cautionary notes about comic publishing on the internet are mentioned. Ind.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo
Roche, Art
Cartooning: The Only Cartooning Book You'll Ever Need to Be the Artist You've Always Wanted to Be
(3)
4-6
Art for Kids series.
Materials; directions for drawing people, animals, and objects; the difference between gag cartoons, comic strips, and comic books, plus a section on writing humor are all covered in this clear introduction to the art of cartooning. Though it may not answer all questions, the upbeat tone, creative exercises, and lots of example illustrations will inspire budding artists. Ind.
Reviewer: Mark Adam
2 reviews
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