I Can Draw Comics - by William Potter (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

In this stylishly packaged, full-color book, aspiring comic book artists will find everything they need to know to create their own comic books, from creating characters, to animating them and designing a gripping cover. Whatever their ability, I Can Comics will teach readers the key tenets of making a successful comic book by following its step-by-step drawing projects.

Includes:
- How to use basic tools and materials
- How to identify and draw different comic book styles
- Techniques to draw faces, expressions, basic anatomy
- How to create dynamic moving scenes
- Making a coherent story and compelling characters

Practice grids are supplied to help artists recreate the examples and will give them the techniques and confidence to build their own stories and make a strong narrative.

ABOUT THE SERIES: I Can Draw teaches a variety of specialist drawing styles, aimed at beginners or those wishing to hone their skills. With step-by-step instructions and practice grids to try out new techniques, these full-color drawing guides will help artists bring their ideas to life.

About the Author

William Potter is a prolific author of children's non-fiction. He has also written and edited a wide range of well-known comics and magazines, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sonic the Comic, Marvel Fact Files, Marvel Chess Specials and DC Chess Collection. He lives in Haslemere, UK.

Juan Calle is a professional artist with experience of working for a range of comics and children's illustrated titles. He lives in Miami, FL.

William Potter is a prolific author of children's non-fiction. He has also written and edited a wide range of well-known comics and magazines, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Sonic the Comic, Marvel Fact Files, Marvel Chess Specials and DC Chess Collection. He lives in Haslemere, UK.

Juan Calle is a professional artist with experience of working for a range of comics and children's illustrated titles. He lives in Miami, USA.

Steve Sims has been scribbling, drawing and illustrating for over ten years. He spends his days working for various entertainment and publishing companies world wide through his post as in house illustrator at Dynamo Ltd in Exeter in the UK. Among other projects he has illustrated the best selling Beast Quest series, and in his spare time enjoys working on his own comic books and various creative ventures.