CARTOON CLINIC


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Available March 2006

Art students who suspect that their work suffers from anemia, and who are looking to develop dynamic cartoon characters, can cure their graphic ills with regular visits to Cartoon Clinic. This heavily illustrated book tells them whether their drawings need major surgery or just a little first aid. It offers prescriptions for common cartoon ailments, from faces lacking liveliness to action figures that have run out of steam. The basics of lively cartoon drawing are explained with hundreds of illustrations. Brief but highly informative tutorials focus on virtually every aspect of cartoon drawing, including�

Using graphic devices to help tell a story, such as motion lines and dust puffs behind moving figures and sweat drops flying from frightened heads
Adding dimension and personality to cartoon characters by giving them comic props and highly individual costumes
Making animals human-like by giving them hands and expressive faces, and by standing them on their hind legs . . . and much more

Examples of finished cartoons by professional artists show students successful renditions of effective cartoon art while pointing out ways in which budding cartoonists can fully develop their own talents. More than 300 color illustrations.

About The Author:
Ben Cormack teaches life drawing and animated cartooning at Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication in southern England. He has won several awards for his animated films.

From the Reviews:
�The funny thing about books on cartooning is that they�re usually not very funny. Cormack�s is not only witty, but it�s surprisingly well written and comprehensive�You have to love an art instruction book that covers �Hygiene Tips� and �Making Good Your Screw-Ups.� Highly recommended.�
—Library Journal, July 2006
(0764132571)

Paperback / 144 Pages / 7 1/2 x 9 3/4 / 2006

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