The Encyclopedia of illustration techniques

Book 1997

A fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to more than 50 illustration techniques, from watercolors and pen-and-ink to collage and wood engraving offers professional guidance on all aspects of illustration, from mastering basic techniques to developing an eye-catching personal style; provides information on getting the best reproduction results for your illustrations and tips on time-saving methods; and includes a gallery of more than 70 finished w...

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ISBN:

9780762400836
0762400838

Description:

176 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color photographs ; 24 cm

Notes:

Includes index
"A step-by-step visual directory of iillustration techniques and an inspirational gallery of finished art works."--Cover

Contents:

Techniques: Acrylic
Airbrushing
Brush drawing
Charcoal
Collage and mixed media
Colored pencils
Color-separated artwork
Computer illustration
Corrections
Enlarging and scaling up
Etching
Gouache
Line and wash
Linework
Linoleumcut and woodcut
Markers
Masking techniques
Monoprint
Pastels
Resist techniques
Scraperboard
Tracing and transferring
Watercolor
Wood engraving
Going professional: Briefs and contract terms
Preparation, research, sources
Roughs and visuals
Delivery
Choosing your market
Professional portfolio
Themes: Children's illustration
Conceptual
Environment
Food and drink
Human and animal
Technical illustration

LCCN:

96069238

Control Number:

66296

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