The Cartoonist’s Workbook
The Cartoonist’s Workbook by Robin Hall, published by Sterling Publishing Company in 1995, is a practical guide designed for both novices and experienced artists interested in the art of cartooning. This 4th Printing edition, comprising 111 pages, explores the unique storytelling capabilities of cartoons, blending art and text with humor and perspective. Hall provides essential techniques and insightful guidelines, making it accessible for anyone looking to enhance their cartooning skills.
Readers will find a comprehensive approach to cartoon creation, beginning with Hall’s “keyhole method,” which simplifies the process for beginners. The book covers drafting characters, such as Keyhole Ken, from various angles and poses, while also addressing the nuances of facial expressions and movement lines. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in arts and photography, graphic design, and commercial applications, offering a structured way to develop cartooning abilities.
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Cartooning is a unique form of storytelling that, using both art and text, is imbued with the cartoonist’s unique sense of humor and perspective, often conveyed in a few words and brushstrokes or lines. In The Cartoonist’s Workbook, Robin Hall demonstrates basic techniques and offers insightful guidelines and shortcuts that will help both novices and experts sharpen their skills. By using Robin’s “keyhole method” almost anyone can create great cartoons, even those with no previous experience. Hall begins by showing how to draft Keyhole Ken from all angles and in a variety of posts and costumes. Then he explains how to vary facial expressions, convey special effects with movement lines, and how to turn any character into a finished cartoon.
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