Watler Foster Cartooning Characters

Discover the fun and fascinating world of cartooning with a PhD! Inside this comprehensive guide, cartoonist Don Jardine demonstrates an easy, step-by-step method for drawing cartoon characters. The book contains a wealth of delightful cartoon characters to inspire and amuse you, and you will learn to create an array of these unique and comical cartoon characters as you explore ways to render facial expressions, actions, and even cartoon stereotypes. You can even select from a variety of head shapes, hairstyles, and features to create your own unique cartoons. This valuable cartooning guide is full of tips and tricks that are sure to make it a welcome addition to any cartoonist®s library! Editorial Reviews From the Publisher Dear Art Enthusiast, Today may be your fist time using a Walter Foster art book, or it may be the continuation of a long-term relationship with our products. Either way, this book will delight you. Like all of our art books, this title was written with careful attention to detail. It includes detailed illustrations that will bring you a satisfying learning experience and hours of enjoyment. Walter Foster Publishing knows that artists are eager to learn, sharpen their skills and talents, and experience new artistic horizons. And while you may not be in a position to take private lessons, Walter Foster offers you the next best thing--step-by-step, do-it-yourself art instruction books that are entertaining and affordable. Our books are authored by some of the best artists in America, and you can be sure our quality standards and color presentations are at the highest possible levels. For 80 years, Walter Foster Publishing has been providing instructional art books and products to million of enthusiastic artists who enjoy the rewards of learning to draw and paint. Most of all, we hope you have fun in the process! About the Author Don Jardine has taught art in several art schools and colleges. He has also been a professor of art at the University of Minnesota for 15 years. Jardine has taught drawing, cartooning, art history, landscape painting, portraiture, package design, calligraphy, fashion illustration, anatomy, sculpture, art appreciation, association design, advertising art and illustration, and lettering. Jardine graduated twice magna cum laude from Weber College in Ogden, Utah, where he earned an associate of science title and a certificate of completion in art. He went on to earn a bachelor of science degree in secondary art education and a master of science degree in education administration (with emphasis in art) for the university of Utah, where he also graduated magna cum laude. Jardine earned his doctorate degree in educational administration (with research in art and art-related dissertation) from the University of Minnesota. A writer and illustrator of numerous art books, Jardine also edited the Illustrator Magazine for more than 25 years. he has been a judge at many local, state, regional, national, and international art competitions. A past president of the Utah Art Educator's Association, Jardine also served as an art expert for the national Education Association in Washington, D.C. He is listed in Who's Who in the Midwest and International Who's Who in Art and Antiques.