Description

Drawing is vitally important for the fashion industry. Fashion Illustration represents a designer’s viewpoint and Anna Kiper’s aim is to give a contribution to the revival of this unique art form. Each and every illustration lesson in the book presents a story with exciting design details and ideas to inspire designers to rediscover the art of hand drawing as a tool for creating vibrant and original work. ‘A hand drawing creates an instantaneous connection to the artist, expressing the individual style, energy and creativity’ – from Anna Kiper’s introduction.

Written for both newcomers and improvers, Fashion Illustration will allow you to to: achieve movement and attitude in figure drawing by following a couple of simple steps; develop striking and vigorous page compositions; explore effortless how one can illustrate print, textures and embellishments; discover an exciting variety of media and techniques to enrich your individual drawing style. This beautifully illustrated and inspirational book is written by Anna Kiper, one of the crucial world’s leading fashion designers and illustrators.

Contents: Introduction, The Fashion Figure, The Figure in Detail, Faces, Arms & Hands, Legs & Feet, Dressing the Fashion figure, Fashion Dictionary, Fashion Flats, Accessories, Page Composition with Affect, Illustrating Men, Illustrating Children, Fabric Rendering Techniques, Exploring Media, Model Drawing, Inspiration, Mood, Design.