Cartooning: Animation 1 with Preston Blair

Learn to animate step by step by Preston Blair Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster Walter Foster Publishing Arts & Photography, Crafts & Hobbies

Pub Date 07 May 2019

Description

Learn the basics of cartoon animation from acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair!

Join acclaimed cartoon animator Preston Blair as he explains and demonstrates the magic of cartoon animation. Learn to develop a cartoon character’s shape, personality, features, and mannerisms; how to create movements, such as walking, running, skipping, and sneaking; and tips on using lines of action and creating realistic motion. From cartooning basics to more advanced animation techniques, Animation 1 is a welcome introduction for artists ready to bring their drawings to life.

Designed for beginners, the How to Draw & Paint series offers an easy-to-follow guide that introduces artists to basic tools and materials and includes simple step-by-step lessons for a variety of projects suitable for the aspiring artist. Animation 1 allows artists to widen the scope of their abilities, demonstrating how to animate a character, from character development to movement and dialogue.

My Review

Cartooning: Animation 1 teaches you the basics of cartoon animation. It shows you how to create shapes, movement and features true to cartoons.

Wow, was this a great book to learn how to draw cartoons. As the book promised I learned to bring my drawings to life. Since trying several of the projects I have shared my final designs with friends to their delight.

Very easy to follow instructions, and especially enjoyed the side-by-side comparisons. This helped me clearly see where I could easily make mistakes.

Although I know necessary, the only thing I found a little too long was the beginning introduction.  

Overall, I loved this book and anyone interested in learning to draw cartoons should definitely purchase this book. 

I was provided this book for free in exchange for my honest opinion.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book for anyone who loves a good, well-written tutorial for drawing cartoon. 📕👍🏼

I GIVE IT A 5 STAR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️