{"product_id":"character-sketch-9781138891951","title":"Character Sketch","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCharacter Sketch\u003c\/em\u003e outlines a theory of costume rendering that explores how a designer conceptualizes and creates a character on the page. Beginning with how to develop a sense of character through active, gestural poses, this book explores and explains the process of drawing and painting from rough sketch to finished rendering. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelen Q. Huang ???, an award-winning costume designer for more than 25 years, breaks down her process, from understanding body proportions and active poses to applying research and color concepts to renderings. Her step-by-step watercolor painting techniques cover mixing skin tones, blending colors, and applying paint in different methods for a variety of fabric textures and patterns. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShowcasing how to capture a character on the page, \u003ci\u003eCharacter Sketch\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for any costume designer looking to communicate their artistic vision. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: The act of drawing is the act of design \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 1: Creating the Sketch \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProportion of the figure \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGesture Sketches \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCore Masses of the Figure \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Head and Face \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArms and legs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand and foot \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeet and shoes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Costume Sketch: Step-by-Step \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinding the Pose for the character \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Expression of Pencil Strokes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 2: Watercolor Techniques \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTools: Paint \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrushes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaper \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechniques: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePainting Skin \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlat Wash \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWet-on-Wet \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry Brush \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePainting Wool \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePainting Black Costumes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePainting White Costumes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePainting Patterns \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatercolor Techniques in Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 3: Putting Skills into Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoodling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGestural Poses\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrouping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncorporating Research\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Concepts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 4: Costume Sketch Gallery\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407234244951,"sku":"9781138891951","price":40.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/character-sketch-9781138891951","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}