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Learn the art of cartooning step by step with an Emmy-winning storyboard artist and character designer!
This addition to the How to Draw and Paint series comes from accomplished cartoonist Sherm Cohen, renowned for his work on SpongeBob SquarePants and many other film and television productions. It teaches artists the essentials of creating cartoon characters, from using basic shapes and conveying age and mood to adding props and costumes and much more. It also brings the artistic process up to date by touching on the use of computers in cartooning. Featuring step-by-step instructions and a wealth of original images, this book is a must-have resource for any aspiring cartoonist looking to develop their personal style!
This addition to the How to Draw and Paint series comes from accomplished cartoonist Sherm Cohen, renowned for his work on SpongeBob SquarePants and many other film and television productions. It teaches artists the essentials of creating cartoon characters, from using basic shapes and conveying age and mood to adding props and costumes and much more. It also brings the artistic process up to date by touching on the use of computers in cartooning. Featuring step-by-step instructions and a wealth of original images, this book is a must-have resource for any aspiring cartoonist looking to develop their personal style!
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May 26, 2012
Bought this book for my son to help teach him to draw with me. It covers everything from the basic foundations right on through stylizing. Very thorough yet easy for a younger audience to understand!
About the author
Storyboard Artist Sherm Cohen has helped bring to life some of the biggest animation hits since 2000. His directing, storyboarding and writing credits include the first four seasons of SpongeBob SquarePants, Hey Arnold, Kick Buttowski, Disney's Fish Hooks and The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (as lead storyboard artist and character designer). Sherm was a founding member of the Phineas & Ferb crew, where he co-wrote and storyboarded for two seasons, starting with the first series episode. In 2011, Sherm received an Emmy Nomination for directing Disney's Kick Buttowski. Sherm is the creator of the "Storyboard Secrets" -- a comprehensive 20-part online video course on how to storyboard for animation and live action films and TV shows.
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