Contents
Preface and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter One
Line
Chapter Two
Elongating the Figure using Verticals, Horizontals, and Diagonals
Chapter Three
Beginning a Vocabulary of Shapes
Chapter Four
Line Quality
Chapter Five
Composing the Figure within an Environment
Chapter Six
Media
Chapter Seven
The Computer and Illustration
Chapter Eight
Fabric, Prints, and Texture
Chapter Nine
Finding Your Voice
Chapter Ten
Breaking the Rules
Glossary
Picture Credits
Further Reading
Index
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In this brush and ink image for Christian Dior Beauty, Petals, I used a number of the drawing premises found in this book: line, shape, value, composition. Working in today’s lifestyle illustration market not only demands technical knowledge, but also constant practice: drawing, experimenting, challenging yourself, and challenging the rules.