The Complete Guide to Figure Drawing for Comics and Graphic Novels

Written for art students and beginners who want to illustrate for comics and graphic novels, this book provides a thorough grounding in drawing the human form.

Explains how to pose and photograph models, and then use photos as reference for finished drawings

Describes the essentials of creating sequential art, including backgrounds, facial expressions expressing emotion, poses suggesting action, and more

Includes examples and principles on how to draw clothing and costumes

Advises on writing dialogue that keeps the story action moving

This comprehensive self-teaching course for illustrators features more than 150 instructive color illustrations.