Cartooning: Cartooning 1: Learn the Basics of Cartooning

Jack Keely, Carson Van Osten

Walter Foster Publishing, 2011 - Art - 32 pages

Learn all about the exciting realm of cartooning! In Cartooning 1, Jack Keely (with some help from Carson van Osten) invites you into the cartooning world and shows you how to create a variety of lovable characters-from a perky puppy to a personable toaster! In this book, the author explains his drawing techniques, as well as his methods of developing a cartoon to its fullest. You will learn to impart personality and expression as you discover a host of tips and techniques that will help you really bring your cartoons to life. Best of all, you’ll find a wealth of charming cartoon characters to inspire you. This book will be a welcome addition to any cartoonist's library!

Contents

• Getting Started: 2
• Which Way?: 4
• The Cute Crew: 6
• Warm and Fuzzy: 8
• The Human Touch: 10
• Zany Is as Zany Does: 12
• Crazy Characters: 14
• Critter Crazy: 16
• Get Real: 18
• Body Building: 20
• Realistic Rover: 22
• Dress Em Up: 24
• Talking Toasters and Trees: 26
• On the Go: 27
• Location Location Location: 28
• Creating a Model Sheet: 30
• Dedication: 35

About the author

Jack Keely (Los Angeles, CA) grew up in Binghamton, New York, where his interest in illustration and art began at a young age. He spent much of his childhood drawing from comic books and inventing his own characters. He credits his parents for encouraging and cultivating his skills and talents. Jack went on to obtain his B.S.A. in illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design and his M.F.A. in design at the Cranbrook Academy of Art.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Cartooning: Cartooning 1: Learn the Basics of Cartooning; Volume 269 of How to Draw & Paint; Learn the basics of cartooning
• Authors: Jack Keely, Carson Van Osten
• Illustrated by: Jack Keely, Carson Van Osten
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing, 2011
• ISBN: 1560104872, 9781560104872
• Length: 32 pages
• Subjects: Art / General; Art / Techniques / Cartooning; Art / Techniques / General; Comics & Graphic Novels / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Art / Cartooning