Drawing monstrous heroes
By: William Potter and Juan Calle
Contributors: Calle, Juan, author
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Published: 2018
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781508154679; 9781508154730
Subjects: Monsters in art; Technique; Comic books, strips; Figure drawin; Figure drawing; Heroes in art; Cartoons and comics; Juvenile literature
Description: Monsters come in all sizes   and textures! Soupy concrete, spiky scales, and rough rocks are just a few of the bizarre body types this ultimate guide contains. Readers will design their own monstrous characters who are good, evil, or something in between. Example backstories help readers create their own complex characters. They ll also learn important artistic techniques to enhance their storytelling, such as how to use body language to express a wide range of emotions. Spooky environments teach readers shading patterns and creepy angles. They ll experiment with shadows and light to create realistic, haunting scenes. Simple step-by-step instructions and pro tips make this book as accessible as it is fun!
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Table of contents: title: Heroic monsters; title: Getting started; title: Body matters; title: Face time 00 Making a monster; title: Major muscles; title: Tough hides; title: Out of the shadows; title: Body language; title: Spooky settings; title: Dare you enter; title: ... the house of fear?; title: Gruesome gallery; title: Ideas board; title: To be continued; title: Glossary & further info.