Cartooning Foundation Course

Cartoons have never been more popular! Budding cartoonists-try your hand at this fantastic, fun graphic art form, with the help of this fully illustrated guide. From ancient graffiti to modern strips and animation, here's the fascinating history of cartooning, and everything needed to get started: guidance on tools and materials for hand-drawn cartoons; advice on computer hardware and software; and all the techniques, including hand lettering. Learn to create characters; convey mood and movement; use humor; tell stories in pictures; and work in superhero, comic book, Marvel, Lichtenstein, Manga, and other popular styles. Includes master classes, plus plenty of tips for beginning professionals, the best reference sources, what clients want, and how to present and sell work.