The Fundamentals of Illustration 2nd Edition by Lawrence Zeegen introduces students to the subject of illustration, taking them through the key skills and practical processes required for the study of this exciting degree course.
This edition has been updated with a wealth of fresh visuals and contemporary case studies. It includes new and revised content and examples that reflect the changes and developments in the discipline over the past few years. Current visual approaches are examined and evaluated, along with new chapters on visual thinking, idea generation and the illustrator as an artist.
A chapter on the professional practice of a freelance designer helps students to understand the realities of this creative career path.
Each chapter concludes with a case study, which outlines a brief and then describes each stage of the process, from the illustrator's initial response to the completion of the project. The case studies feature the work of: John Clementson, Tim Vyner, Olivier Kugler, Damian Gascoigne, Ben Kelly and Howard Read. The book also contains a series of interviews with practising illustrators such as Autumn Whitehurst, Stina Persson and Anthony Burrill.
Recenzijos
The book truly lives up to its title: Its all about the fundamentals, and it covers all the bases. It goes into depth about medium choices, different kinds of illustration (editorial, publishing, advertising, etc) and self-promotion ... great for a young student who might be thinking about getting into illustration, or perhaps someone who wants to start a new craft with a clear view of how the illustration industry operates. The book also poses questions to get you thinking, and exercises to get you creating. But I think the thing I like the best is the objectivity in which the material is presented. Its honest, sharing the ins and outs, ups and downs to everything it offers. It lets you make the call. * Penelope Dullaghan, Illustration Friday, 2012 *
Daugiau informacijos
A fresh introduction to the important elements of the discipline that takes the reader step-by-step through the key processes, themes and applications in illustration.
Contents. Foreword. How to get the most out of this book. Introduction.
The illustrator as artist: Illustration as a discipline; The new wave of
illustrators; Art school ethos; A demanding life; Case study - John
Clementson; Try it yourself...; Questions in summary. The medium is the
message: The power of the pencil; Material world; The use of odd media; Using
photography; Mixing media; Using the computer; Case study - Tim Vyner; Try it
yourself...; Questions in summary. From outcomes to outlets: The overview;
Editorial illustration; Book publishing; Fashion illustration; Advertising
illustration; Music industry illustration; Studio collaboration;
Self-initiated illustration; Case study - Olivier Kugler; Try it yourself...;
Questions in summary. Communicating ideas: Why ideas?; The briefing/
Investigating the subject matter; Gathering inspiration; Brainstorming;
Explaining the visual; Case study - Damian Gascoigne; Try it yourself...;
Questions in summary. Making it happen: Marketing the product and the art of
self-promotion; Portfolios; Online presence; Avenues for self-promotion;
Illustration agency representation; Presentation techniques; Case study - Ben
Kelly; Try it yourself...; Questions in summary. Production: Essential kit;
Studio set-up; Resources and references; Production tips; Legal tips; Case
study - Howard Reed; Try it yourself...; Questions in summary. Contacts.
Bibliography. Selected websites. Glossary. Index. Acknowledgements. Working
with ethics.
Lawrence Zeegen is an illustrator, educator and writer. He is currently Head of School for the School of Communication Design at Kingston University where he leads undergraduate and postgraduate courses in animation, film-making, graphic design, illustration and screen design for film and TV.
