Illustrating Fashion [Paperback]

Kathryn McKelvey (Author), Janine Munslow (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0632040246 | ISBN-13: 978-0632040247 | Publication Date: October 20, 1997

The most important skill that fashion students need to communicate their ideas is the ability to create their own fashion illustrations. Many students of fashion have little or no drawing experience to equip them ot illustrate fashion designs and concepts. Those who have tend to adopt a formulaic way of working which can narrow their approach to design. This inexperience can be the main obstacle to fulfilling their potential and they need to learn how to create effective illustrations fast. This contemporary and highly effective textbook sets out everything fashion students need to master essential teachniques.

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The most important skill that fashion students need to communicate their ideas is the ability to create their own fashion illustrations. Many students of fashion have little or no drawing experience to equip them ot illustrate fashion designs and concepts. Those who have tend to adopt a formulaic way of working which can narrow their approach to design. This inexperience can be the main obstacle to fulfilling their potential and they need to learn how to create effective illustrations fast. This contemporary and highly effective textbook sets out everything fashion students need to master essential teachniques. (Publishers Weekly)

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In clear and easy-to-follow steps, this highly effective textbook sets out everything that students need to know to produce competent and visually exciting illustrations. It is suitable both for class use and self-teaching, and shows how to create lively fashion illustrations of men, women and children. Examples of the media available and different drawing techniques are presented in a student-friendly form, with detailed explanations of how to represent fabrics, create and use templates and stencils, and make specification and working drawings. The presentation in this new edition has been updated throughout, using modern software techniques, the resource drawings now have a more contemporary look, and coloured illustrations are included for the first time. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 266 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (October 20, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632040246
• ISBN-13: 978-0632040247
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,725,524 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good, clear information, October 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Illustrating Fashion (Paperback)

A very broad but useful reference book about illustrating for fashion. Real hints and tips and a real analysis of what is required when illustrating. The clear categories and breakdowns, like the media techniques and fabric representation sections are very useful. The use of sketch books and working drawing sections are helpful to students. A very thorough book.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive 'how to' guide., July 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Illustrating Fashion (Paperback)

Absolute must for any fashion student, packed with illustrations and guides for producing better drawings. Inside professional knowledge. All good stuff, order yourself one!