The Fundamentals of Illustration

by Lawrence Zeegen

The Fundamentals of Illustration 2nd Edition by Lawrence Zeegen introduces students to the subject of illustration, taking them through the key skills and practical processes required for the study of this exciting degree course.

This edition has been updated with a wealth of fresh visuals and contemporary case studies. It includes new and revised content and examples that reflect the changes and developments in the discipline over the past few years. Current visual approaches are examined and evaluated, along with new chapters on visual thinking, idea generation and the illustrator as an artist.

A chapter on the professional practice of a freelance designer helps students to understand the realities of this creative career path.

Each chapter concludes with a case study, which outlines a brief and then describes each stage of the process, from the illustrator's initial response to the completion of the project. The case studies feature the work John Clementson, Tim Vyner, Olivier Kugler, Damian Gascoigne, Ben Kelly and Howard Read. The book also contains a series of interviews with practising illustrators such as Autumn Whitehurst, Stina Persson and Anthony Burrill.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Design

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First published September 1, 2005

Reviews

[Lichia · Rating 2 out of 5]

A good beginning reference for aspiring illustrators just starting out. The contents and interviews are somewhat superficial but covers a wide range of topics. Horrible editing and punctuation that took much away from the reading experience.

[Cody Hockin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of great information! Love looking into the processes from the blank page, to the finished work!

[Susana Torres · Rating 4 out of 5]

muy muy interesante el libro, me encanto las entrevista con personas que ya trabajan es este ambito

[Anna Ramezani Nia · Rating 3 out of 5]

همونجور ک اسمشه مبآنیه تصویر سآزیه .. خیلی بیسیک ولی جآلبه ..برای شروع خوبه

[Luciana Desiree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hice mi tesis de diseño gráfico en gran parte con ayuda y fuentes de este libro asi que puedo decir que fue de una utilidad increíble, aunque no era exactamente lo que esperaba de un libro sobre ilustración y luego tuve que compré otro más orientado a lo que buscaba, sin embargo fue muy útil de todos modos en su momento debido a la cantidad de fuentes que tiene.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of great info and advice for a beginner

[Sophie Henshaw · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty basic stuff. It might be good for someone who is completely new to illustration, but for a first year degree student there's nothing in here you won't already know.

[Olya Chizh · Rating 4 out of 5]

An insightful guide which gives a peek into all major fields of work open for freelance illustrators. Clearly structured, easy to use, with sufficient amount of well-organized text and loads of inspiring artwork. It's a practical manual as well, at the end of each chapter there are fun creative briefs which I find very enjoyable. At the back there's a good book reference list suggesting further reading.

[Mory Jeddi · Rating 4 out of 5]

کتاب بسیار مفیدی برای مبانی تصویر سازی است. تصویر سازی در ایران بعضا تعبیر به نقاشی، یا طراحی می شود. در حالی که این کتاب تاکید می کند تصویرسازی ما بین هنر و طراحی قرار گرفته. سبک و سیاق کتاب، و استفاده از مثالها با چاپ عالی، سبب می شود که نسبت به تصویرسازی درک بهتری پیدا کنیم. تصویرسازی در ایران اغلب بوسیله طراحان گرافیک صورت می گیرد و هر نوع کار تصویر سازی تعبیر به کار گرافیک می شود. درک تفاوت طراحی گرافیک و تصویر سازی چیزی است که به آن نیاز است.

[Mildred · Rating 3 out of 5]

Me parece bueno para los recién egresados o quienes no saben si dedicarse a la ilustración.