Dynamic Characters

2004-06-01 Language Arts & Disciplines

Author : Nancy Kress
Release : 2004-06-01
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Book Rating : 961/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Dynamic Characters by : Nancy Kress

Download or read book Dynamic Characters written by Nancy Kress. This book was released on 2004-06-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A truly unforgettable story is defined by its characters. Their motivations, their changes, their actions compel us to read on, anxiously trying to discern what will happen next. In Dynamic Characters, award-winning author and Writer's Digest columnist Nancy Kress explores the fundamental relationship between characterization and plot, illustrating how vibrant, well-constructed characters act as the driving force behind an exceptional story. Kress balances her writing instruction with hands-on checklists to help you build strong characters from the outside in. Blending physical, emotional and mental characterization, you'll learn to create characters that initiate exciting action, react to tense situations, make physical and emotional transformations, and power the plot from beginning to end.

Mastering Fantasy Art - Drawing Dynamic Characters

2014-05-16 Art

Author : John Stanko
Release : 2014-05-16
Genre : Art
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 680/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Mastering Fantasy Art - Drawing Dynamic Characters by : John Stanko

Download or read book Mastering Fantasy Art - Drawing Dynamic Characters written by John Stanko. This book was released on 2014-05-16. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bring the power of realism to your fantasy drawings! Great fantasy art transports viewers to a realm where the impossible becomes less so, and all manner of strange beasts and beings dwell. It takes more than fierce imagination to create these worlds. Great reference photos make it easier to draw what you actually see, providing that all-important link to reality that allows fantasy art to take flight. Mastering Fantasy Art shows you how to use photo references of models and props to create more accurate, interesting and unique characters and drawings. Start by learning the dos and don'ts of working with a model, how to set up your lighting, and what makes a strong reference photos versus a bad one. Then follow along with 16 step-by-step demonstrations as master gaming artist John Stanko brings to life wizards, sorceresses, barbarians, elves, vampires, dragons and more. Starting with individual characters and working toward compositions with multiple figures and action poses, you'll learn how to go beyond the reference to create bold and original fantasy scenes of your own imagining! 16 action-packed demonstrations offer expert advice and strategies for: • Creating an imaginative cast of characters and creatures • Selecting the best poses, perspective and lighting • Developing authentic costumes and one-of-a-kind weaponry • Composing a battle scene • Seamlessly combining photo references with digital editing • Drawing fantastic landscapes

Mastering Fantasy Art - Drawing Dynamic Characters

2014 Art

Author : John Stanko
Release : 2014
Genre : Art
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 586/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Mastering Fantasy Art - Drawing Dynamic Characters written by John Stanko. This book was released on 2014. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers instructions and advice for creating realistic fantasy drawings using reference photographs of models and props, with sixteen step-by-step examples.

Dynamic Character Design

2024-03-12 Art

Author : Fernanda Soares de Carvalho
Release : 2024-03-12
Genre : Art
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Book Rating : 060/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Dynamic Character Design by : Fernanda Soares de Carvalho

Download or read book Dynamic Character Design written by Fernanda Soares de Carvalho. This book was released on 2024-03-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to draw perfect portraits with this primer from Fernanda Soares de Carvalho, the artist behind @creativenanda. Fernanda is a self-taught artist with a passion for creating semi-realistic portraits that are almost cartoonlike in nature and inspired by manga, anime, and fantasy art. In Dynamic Character Design, she shows you how to work with digital or traditional drawing tools to create faces, facial features, poses, characters, and more in her signature animated style. This easy-to-follow book includes: A review of drawing tools, whether you work with digital apps like Procreate or prefer to use pencil, pen, marker, or colored pencil Portrait-drawing tutorials, including how to simplify facial features, hair, anatomy, and poses Sketching tips and techniques, including how to use reference photos, ideas for what to sketch, and more Instructions and tips for the digital drawing process, including creating layers, base shapes, background colors, and shadows Tips on finding your drawing style and how to design your own cute characters Links to Fernanda’s online instructional videos created exclusively for this book provide additional guidance as you learn and are featured in the book. Perfect your portrait-drawing techniques with Dynamic Character Design.

The Manga Artist's Handbook: Drawing Dynamic Manga Characters

2020-04-14 Art

Author : Junka Morozumi
Release : 2020-04-14
Genre : Art
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 477/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis The Manga Artist's Handbook: Drawing Dynamic Manga Characters by : Junka Morozumi

Download or read book The Manga Artist's Handbook: Drawing Dynamic Manga Characters written by Junka Morozumi. This book was released on 2020-04-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create interesting and expressive manga characters by learning the techniques of professional artists. This volume builds on the proven three-step technique presented in the companion volume, Drawing Basic Characters. 1. Trace a simple outline of the character 2. Add clothing, facial expressions and other details using the easy-to-follow tips 3. Use color and pen to create the finished character Experienced manga artists Junka Morozumi and Tomomi Mizuna are your guides to the dazzling world of lifelike and expressive manga characters who literally leap off the page. Through expert tips and richly-illustrated, step-by-step tutorials, they help you to build your skills and confidence at the same time. Their focus is on creating a dynamic body pose and face for each character and illustration. First you are shown how to sketch a well-proportioned outline, then how to fill in supporting details--powerful dramatic expressions, clothing and actions. Bold examples portray an array of body types and faces, each capturing a different mood or action sequence. Whether your character has just won a major victory and is leaping into the air in triumph, or you want to draw the subtlety of a forlorn expression, this book will allow you to capture it. No matter what story you're telling, Drawing Dynamic Manga Characters shows you how the pros do it.

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