Exploring Illustration

Arguably the first standard textbook of its kind, Exploring Illustration presents a curriculum methodology to learning illustration. Written in a friendly, conversational style with input from experienced instructors, this introductory-level book offers a "gallery" of representative approaches to illustration. Fundamental concepts, techniques, styles, and mechanics are highlighted in an approachable compare-and-contrast format, with functional, step-by-step visuals that enhance understanding. The result is an eclectic cross-section of the real world of illustration that is an innovative introduction for students and young professionals alike.

Michael Fleishman is a Commercial Art instructor at Edison Community College in Piqua, Ohio

Preface

vii

About the Author

xxviii

Introduction

xxix

PART 1 IN THEORY

2

(106)

1 Getting It Down

6

(20)

A discussion of your first steps, including the beginnings of the illustration process, generating concepts, and bringing the finish to fruition.

2 Building Blocks

26

(26)

The fundamental underpinnings of illustration-concept and composition, value, color, line, pattern, and texture.

3 The Subject Matters

52

(28)

An examination of the essential themes-classic portraiture to alternative and non-objective.

4 Connections

80

(28)

The links of history and the directions of culture and taste, crosscultural and ethnic references, schools and genres, inspirations and influences.

PART 2 IN PRACTICE

108

(146)

5 Dry Media

112

(20)

An exploration of drawing media and technique including charcoal and Conté, chalk and pastel, graphite and china marker, colored pencil and watercolor pencil, oil pastel and wax crayon.

6 Wet media

132

(26)

A study of painting media and technique including watercolor and wash, oil and acrylic, tempera and gouache, alkyd and casein, encaustic, oil sticks, and water-soluble oils.

7 Pens and Inks

158

(22)

A discussion of pens and inks, as well as brush and ink, including markers and ballpoint, roller balls, felt tips, and gel pens.

8 Scratch, Spray, Dimensional, Extended, and Peripheral

180

(26)

An introduction to extended techniques including stencil and airbrush, scratchboard and woodcut, graffiti, calligraphy, and the 3-D process.

9 Collage, Cut Paper, Fabric

206

(16)

An exploration of both digital and traditional collage, cut paper, stitched, and Batik fabric techniques.

10 Digital Illustration

222

(32)

The impact of computer graphics, including the computer's creative role and digital venues, hardware and software, and blending traditional and digital process.

Index

254

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Exploring Illustration

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