Animation Project Book [With Pencils, Felt Markers, Shapener, Eraser, Paper] (Walter Foster Art Kits) [Paperback]

Chad Morgan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2001 | Series: Walter Foster Art Kits

This is the perfect introductory kit for anyone who wants to learn the fascinating art of cartoon animation! Inside is everything needed to get started, including a 32-page project book packed with professional animation tip and techniques.

The project book starts with information on cartooning tools and materials and then covers the basics, such as character development, expression, line of action, two- and four-legged action cycles, and straight-ahead and pose-planning techniques. Before you know it, you’ll be making an animation flip book, cartoon storyboard, or spinning zoetrope! Each project is accompanied by clear instructions, helpful tips, and step-by-step illustrations--all of which ensure successful results. Beginning animators will discover how easy it is to apply a variety of fundamental techniques resulting in impressive works of art.

This kit makes an idea gift. All the supplies are safe and easy to use, and the book teaches skill that can be applied for a lifetime!

Kit contains:
o 32-page project book
o Cartooning pen
o Blank flip book
o Blank zoetrope
o Tracing paper
o Drawing pad
o 1 HB drawing pencil
o 2 colored pencils (red, blue)
o Sharpener
o Kneaded eraser
o Triangle
o Blending stump

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Note: This book is an updated version of Cartoon Animation: Basic Skills, originally written and illustrated by Walter Foster in 1942 and revised by William F. Powell in 1996. A longtime bestseller, it continues to inspire countless budding artists and animators.

About the Author

Animation artist Chad Morgan grew up in South Pasadena, California, where his passion for cartooning began early. He fondly remembers a visit from his mother’s cousin, famous animator Don Bluth: "I was about 6 years old. I remember being so excited because earlier that day I had learned to draw a character of a dog, and I couldn’t wait to show Don. When he saw it, he said, ‘Wow, that’s really good, but what if we took it and added skis and turned him to the side. ...’ He began to draw, and I sat there in awe and thought o myself, ‘WOW! That’s what I want to be when I grow up.’ From there on out it was pretty clear I wanted to draw."

A self-taught artist, Chad learned his craft by studying drawing, cartooning, and animation from various books (among them several Walter Foster Publishing titles). He could also be found sneaking into life drawing classes at various art colleges around southern California. He received a tremendous amount of help from animation artist Toby Bluth, who took Chad under his wing and helped him develop a portfolio, which he began submitting to various studios.

Chad is now a successful artist in the animation industry and has worked on a number of feature films for DreamWorks and Disney, including the Prince of Egypt, The Road to El Dorado, and The Tigger Movie. He worked in the story department in Toonsylvania for DreamWorks TV and has done various commercial work.

Chad currently resides in San Gabriel, California, with his wife Sarah and son David.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing; Book and Access edition (January 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560101989
• ISBN-13: 978-1560101987
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,169,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

William F. Powell is an internationally recognized artist and one of America’s foremost colorists. A native of Huntington, West Virginia, Bill studied at the Art Student’s Career School in New York; Harrow Technical College in Harrow, England; and the Louvre Free School of Art in Paris, France. He has been professionally involved in fine art, commercial art, and technical illustration for more than 45 years. His experience as an art instructor includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, and pastel—with subjects ranging from landscapes to portraits and wildlife. He has also authored a number of art instruction books, including several popular Walter Foster titles. As a renowned master of color, Bill has conducted numerous "Color Mixing and Theory" workshops in Los Angeles and San Diego, California. His expertise in color theory also led him to author and illustrate an educational series of 11 articles entitled, "Color in Perspective" for Painting Magazine. Additionally he has been consulted for his color expertise on telescope and satellite images for national space programs, and he has served as a color and pigment consultant for several artist’s paint manufacturers. Bill's work also includes the creation of background sets for films, model making, animated cartoons, and animated films for computer mockup programs.