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by Tan Huaixiang
Character Costume Figure Drawing, 2nd Edition
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Copyright
Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
What Makes a Good Theatrical Costume Designer?
The Importance of Personality and Body Language
Philosophy for Drawing
Chapter 1 Drawing the Figure
Proportions of the Body
The Basic Bone Structure of the Body
The Joints of the Body
The Head, Chest, and Pelvis
The Relationships between the Limbs and the Body Masses
The Balance of the Body
Weight on Both Legs
Weight on One Leg
The Body Leaning on an Object
Figures in Action
Abstract Stick Figures in Action
Contouring the Stick Figure
Contouring the Stick Figure from Head to Feet
Figures in Dance
Figure Poses Change through Time and Fashion
Garments and Textures in Relation to the Body in Action
Chapter 2 Creating the Face
Proportions of the Face—Front, Profile, and Three-Quarter Views
Step One: Establish the Head as an Abstract Form or Mass
Step Two: Block In the Features
Step Three: Contour the Features
Types and Characteristics of Faces
Facial Expressions
How Can Proper Facial Expression Be Achieved?
Emotions
Positioning the Head and Neck and Directing the Eyesight
Chapter 3 Figure and Facial Variations
Characteristics of Different Age Groups
Children's Faces and Body Types
Teenagers' Faces and Body Types
Youths' Faces and Body Types
Middle-Aged Faces and Body Types
Elderly Faces and Body Types
Characteristics of Different Figure Types
Heavy Body Types
Thin, Tall, or Short Body Types
Chapter 4 Hands, Feet, and Accessories
Heads and Hats
Hands, Gloves, and Props
Hand Proportions
Relationship Angle between Hand and Wrist
Feet and Shoes
Chapter 5 Character Costume Design Creation
What Is the Best Way to Begin?
Proportion, Action, and Movement
What Is the Figure Doing Beneath the Garments?
Detailed Costumes
Outlining the Garment
The Details
Chapter 6 Rendering Techniques
Creating Highlights and Shadows
Characteristics of Materials and Drawing Strokes
Painting Costumes
Painting from Light to Dark
Rendering Sheer Material
Painting from Dark to Light
Painting with Markers
Creating Texture
Creating a Pinstriped Suit and Plaid Dress
Creating Rough-Texture Fabrics
Painting the Head and Face
Decorating the Background of the Costume Design
Drawing Supplies
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