not Bag aD HOW TO ee Character Design Learn the art of cartooning step by step Designing different “types” = Conveying emotion Adding props and costumes = Developing a personal style BY SHERM COHEN4 Wg Sate Ine Ca 2818 30208 Was as ali A hited cau sos som Caen We otis np one ‘ek hn cn bid al Bean is eg oe say fn stim fot en er hmm ase th oton ommes ‘asia wh wns at pe ater ora ae sai re 79Character Design Cartooning is about communicating ideas and stories using pictures instead of words, and it's the cartoonist’s job to keep the audience interested by creating compelling and memorable characters. In this book, you'll learn how to design characters from start to finish through the use of shapes, lines, expressions, postures, props, and costumes. You'll discover how to create drawings that will tell a reader all he or she needs to know about a character— from personality and emotional state to age and occupation—without the use of words. And whether you draw cartoons as a hobby or as a career (or both!), the lessons in this book will give you a solid foundation in developing unique characters. So pick up a pencil or pen and let’s get started! —Sherm Cohen CONTENTS Getting Started 2 Give'Em Props 21 Shape Up, 4 Youve Got Males! 2 Head Over Heels 6 Ladies Night 23 Lets Facet 8 Kidding Around 4 Mood Swings 10 Grow Up 25 Body Building 12 Forget Me Not 26 You Know the Type 14 Opposites ateact 27 Measuring Up. 16 WeAlive 28 Lights, Camera, Action! 18 Get Graphic 20 Body Language 19 Find Your Own Style 3 Dress'Em Up 20