The Encyclopedia of Illustration Techniques

By Chatherine Slade and Catharine Slade

Book Overview

Illustrated with hundreds of color photographs, here's an A to Z directory of a variety of media and techniques for using them. Learn about line and wash, monoprint, resist, paperboard, markers,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762400838
• ISBN13: 9780762400836
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Running Press Book Publishers
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Includes A Gallery Of More Than 70 Finished Works From Leading Contemporary Illustrators

* A fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to more than 50 illustration techniques, from watercolors and pen-and-ink to collage and wood engraving * Offers professional guidance on all aspects of illustration, from mastering basic techniques to developing an eye-catching personal style * Provides information on getting the best reproduction results for your illustrations and tips on time-saving methods * INCLUDES A GALLERY OF MORE THAN 70 FINISHED WORKS FROM LEADING CONTEMPORARY ILLUSTRATORS [from the back of the jacket]

Gotta have it for the practicing artist.

I was looking for an illustration book with different techniques and stumbled onto this one. It's got great color photos and good explaination on how to use the mediums. It's very inspirational. I can't wait to explore more.