The Complete Guide to Figure Drawing for Comics and Graphic Novels
(back cover)Dan Cooneyis the creator  and illustrator of the assassin series,Valentine,and the author ofWriting and Illustrating the Graphic Novel,published in North America  by Barron's. He also teaches graphic novel writing courses at The Academy of Art University in San Francisco.If you want to draw for comic books or graphic novels, this book is the definitive guide to getting your figure drawing absolutely right. You'll acquire a thorough grounding in drawing the human form. You'll also learn how to pose and photograph models, and then use those photos as reference for your finished drawings.Suitable for all skill levels, from complete beginner to experienced artistCovers all the essential elements related to making sequential art, including concept and composition, characters and backgrounds, facial expressions, emotions, atmosphere, and actionIncludes detailed rules and examples that show how to render clothingProvides a comprehensive section showing how to handle backgrounds, layouts, panels, figures, and dialogues to ensure that you create winning and engaging artworks