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Fashion Artist: Drawing Techniques to Portfolio Presentation (Fashion Design Series) [Paperback]

Sandra Burke (Author)

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Publication Date: June 2003 | Series: Fashion Design Series

Fashion drawing is an essential skill used by fashion designers to visually communicate clothing designs and trends. In clear and easy-to-follow points, this book progressively guides the student through key fashion drawing and design techniques. From basic oval and triangle figure templates, the student quickly progresses along the drawing skills learning curve to produce creative illustrations, which are developed into professional and dynamic presentations and design portfolios. The text is supported with explanatory drawings and photographs of the fashion model, together with plenty of exercises and artwork from designers and illustrators around the world. The book encourages the student to develop a personal, artistic style within the accepted design standards used in the fashion industry, preparing them for a career in design. This is a highly effective textbook, suitable both for class use and self-teaching.

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } Fashion drawing is an essential skill used by fashion designers to visually communicate clothing designs and trends. In clear and easy-to-follow points, this book progressively guides the student through key fashion drawing and design techniques. From basic oval and triangle figure templates, the student quickly progresses along the drawing skills learning curve to produce creative illustrations, which are developed into professional and dynamic presentations and design portfolios. The text is supported with explanatory drawings and photographs of the fashion model, together with plenty of exercises and artwork from designers and illustrators around the world. The book encourages the student to develop a personal, artistic style within the accepted design standards used in the fashion industry, preparing them for a career in design. This is a highly effective textbook, suitable both for class use and self-teaching.

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About the Author

Sandra Burke, M.Des RCA (Master of Design, Royal College of Art), is a fashion designer, lecturer, author and has worked internationally on fashion projects in Britain, America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & Hong Kong.

Product Details

Paperback: 173 pages
Publisher: Burke Pub; illustrated edition edition (June 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0473054388
ISBN-13: 978-0473054380
Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic fashion drawing and design book, July 5, 2005

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This book has been really helpful and I will continue to use it throughout my fashion design course. It has shown me how to draw the fashion figure, and even faces and hands, really simply. I like the way it shows you how to draw different fashion figures, draw the clothing and then make fashion presentations from your artwork. Plus it has lots of cool examples of fashion drawings by different designers and illustrators. I would recommend this book to everyone who is interested in fashion design. It is really informative and inspiring!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!, March 24, 2007

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I bought this book for my 12 year old daughter who is just getting into fashion. It is a great book for beginners -- she started creating beautiful outfits from the very start. It looks like so much fun I might give it a try myself!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Bang for the Buck, July 4, 2007

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For years, I've sketched fashion/outfits, automobiles, and architecture simply as a hobby. Because of schedule conflicts, proper classes to develop skills have never been possible. Naturally, I began looking for a "text book" that would help me to improve my proportion and shading skills as I've had the most difficulty with "human subjects".

After numerous purchases of everything from how-to books to actual text books, I can confidently say that Fashion Artist by Sandra Burke is exactly what I needed it to be. With clear examples, step by step instructions and lists of required materials, this book takes what can seem to be an overwhelming situation (figuring out proper limb placement and size plus contouring) and breaks it down into engaging, easy to retain information.

As someone who appreciates all styles of illustration, I also enjoyed the variety of artwork used to showcase the amazing potential offered to a budding artist.

Some of the "problem areas" that this book covers are hands and feet, facial features, and fabric rendering.

Whether you're a fashion illustrator looking for a refresher, an artist wanting to expand, or simply someone who enjoys all things fashion, this book fits the bill. I highly recommend this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
This is the first book i bought about fashion illustration, and since then i have purchased about 20 more. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Peri

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners
THis book is great for beginners looking for a step by step guide. I have book other books that were great but was for a more experienced artist. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Gianni

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for fashion design
As a designer, it is important to be able to present ideas well. This book is great in that it teaches you how to draw and build on whatever skill you have. Read more

Published 10 months ago by BookReview

4.0 out of 5 stars great for newbies
This book does a great job in teaching you from begining to end. They start off with the supplies you need and different mediums to use. Read more

Published 15 months ago by derbygirl

5.0 out of 5 stars A great gift ....
My girlfriend's daughter is a fashion-designer-hopeful and she thought this was a wonderful book and keeps it with her almost all the time.

Published 18 months ago by sabre

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I was doing a sewing course and I ordered this book to start learning how to sketch my ideas for skirt and blouse designs. Read more

Published 19 months ago by C. Gemon

3.0 out of 5 stars Not current in drawing style.
I bought this book a while back based on the stars and reviews but was actually really disappointed. Why? Read more

Published on November 23, 2009 by Diana Huang

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Fashion Drawing Guide
My daughter has an interest in Fashion Design. She has been sketching her own clothing designs since she was 8yrs old. Read more

Published on March 30, 2009 by L. Hughes-Williams

5.0 out of 5 stars Fashion Design
Very interesting book,lots of neat ways to design and easy to follow, great for beginners. Quick shipping and a great transaction.

Published on December 22, 2008 by S. Bailey

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information!
This book has been a pleasant surprise. It included much more information that I was looking for. By using the instructions on fashion illustration I have made progress that I'm... Read more

Published on November 23, 2008 by Gardenia

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Fashion has become a global phenomena; from catwalk to street it touches almost everyone all over the world. Read the first page

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fashion computing, lynnette cook, vertical balance line, fashion figure templates, select appropriate colour, colouring media, fashion matrix, fashion templates, fabric rendering, triangle technique, fine liners, centre front line, portfolio presentation, presentation sheet, fashion foot, art kit, angled shoulders, high hip, bearing leg, design portfolio, bearing foot, fabric swatches

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Sandra Burke, Naomi Austin, Munko Clothing, Pumpkin Patch, Val Fisher, Single Breasted Jacket, Karen Scheetz, Alissa Stytsenko-Berdnik, Fashion Artist, Figure Matrix, Art Box, Drawing Techniques

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Fashion Artist: Drawing Techniques to Portfolio Presentation (Fashion Design Series) by Sandra Burke on 100 pages
Hong Kong (Where We Live) by Donna Bailey in Front Matter (1), and Front Matter (2)
Project Management Planning and Control Techniques, 4th Edition (Cosmic MBA Series) by Rory Burke in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
Fashion Design by Sue Jones in Front Matter, and Back Matter
Portfolio Presentation for Fashion Designers (2nd Edition) by Linda Tain on page 160, and Back Matter

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