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The Art of Comic Book Drawing

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The Art of Comic Book Drawing gives the reader an in-depth look into creating comics! If you've ever wanted to learn the basics of character creation, inking techniques, dynamic movement, and more--this how-to delves into the steps to take to help you become a comic creating pro.

This book is arranged by skill, introducing the reader to basic drawing techniques and practice opportunities before gradually encouraging the reader to add on to the knowledge they've acquired. Tips are placed throughout the book, giving helpful hints about tools, techniques, general knowledge specific to comic creation. Artists are encouraged to find what works best for them--from markers to Photoshop, anyone who picks up this title is bound to find their own groove and have fun discovering what that is.

From "The Bulk" to "Ms. Mega," readers will enjoy the detail and care given to encourage anyone to pick up a pencil and give comic character and story creation a try. While informative for anyone interested, this title is recommended for those who have beginner to intermediate experience with drawing. Hobbyists of comic artistry will appreciate the specific focus on this subject, perhaps learning more specific techniques that they may carry with them into their own skill set.

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