Character Design From the Ground Up - Softcover

Crossley, Kevin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415745098 ISBN 13: 9780415745093

Publisher: CRC Press, 2050

Synopsis

From films to games, books to comics, all stories need refined, beautiful characters. This book demystifies the in-demand discipline of character design, starting with the basics of material and equipment, moving on to sketching and 3D mock-ups with full turnarounds and lineups, and culminating in a series of in-depth case studies.

About this title

Book Description:

An artist's guide to creating memorable characters for any medium

About the Author:

Kevin Crossley spent 15 years designing video games before becoming a freelance illustrator and writer. His work has appeared in books by Green Ronin, Malhavoc Press, Quarto, Ilex, and many others, and he has produced comic work for numerous publishers including 2000 AD, Mam Tor's Event Horizon, and the Kiss4k relaunch. His first book as author (Fantasy Clip Art) was published in 2006 by Ilex, and his second (101 Top Tips from Professional Fantasy Painters) followed in 2012, again published by Ilex. Kev continues to write for Imagine FX and other magazines, and in 2012 he illustrated Ian Livingstone's 30th Anniversary FF title, Blood Of The Zombies.

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2050
• ISBN 10: 0415745098
• ISBN 13: 9780415745093
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208