Fundamentals of character design with stephen silver. Its a huge book measuring about a foot wide and packed with over 220 pages of tips, exercises, and sample designs. Art lesson how to use the golden section for character design. Up until now, i would have recommended tom bancroft s, creating characters with personality, and preston blairs, advanced animation, as the most relevant resources on the subject. I have designed characters for disney television animation, sony feature animation and nickelodeon animation, designing the style of the shows such as kim possible, danny phantom kevin smiths. Stephen silver is raising funds for character design with silver, a drawing guide book on kickstarter. Up until now, i would have recommended tom bancrofts, creating characters with personality, and preston blairs, advanced animation, as the most relevant resources on the subject. Over 400 drawings contained in 126 pages of hi res stephen silver artwork and character designs over two hours of audio commentary describing the thought process and methods behind his character designs. Every day we share the finest artworks, collect the best tutorials and showcase the greatest animated shorts with an international community of over 500. The silver way, stephen silver 9781624650345 boeken. Buy the ultimate guide to character design with stephen silver. Stephen silver character designer and art school, simi valley, ca 93065, united states. Stephen silver golden ratio in character design video stephen silver is a character designer and art teacher who has designed characters for disney television animation, sony feature animation and nickelodeon animation. Fundamentals of character design with stephen silver a prolific and noted artist in the animation industry, stephen silver is known for his distinctive and unique designs, and for his work on kim possible, danny phantom, clerks the animated series and many other franchises.
His book creating characters with personality focuses on character design for every medium. Character design tutorial character design girl character design references character design inspiration character model sheet character modeling cartoon sketches girl face disney cartoons deviantart is the worlds largest online social community for artists and art enthusiasts, allowing people to connect through the creation and sharing of art. In addition to working freelance full time, he also teaches an online character design course at, a character design course at calarts california institute of the arts in valencia, california. Techniques, tips, and tutorials for drawing effective characters by stephen silver. Techniques, tips, and tutorials for effective character design.
This is a signed copy of the book, only available here. Stephen silver, if you dont know, is an experienced artists, a veteran, who has been working in the art and animation industry for years. This book is thick, heavy and chock full of info, tips, guidance and is like sitting right at his elbow being mentored on this stuff. Techniques, tips, and tutorials for effective character design stephen silver on. Ive actually featured his first artbook the art of silver in 2009 and now. Over 1400 hidefinition poses based on 4 lively female characters, including full body poses, silhouettes, facial expressions, and hands. Character design with silver, a drawing guide book by. It starts off by explaining whats required to become a great designer and what character design actually means.
The aim is to knock out a topic in no more than thirty minutes. When accomplished artist and instructor stephen silver launched his kickstarter campaign last year to support the publication of his first comprehensive book on character design, the silver way. The silver way by stephen silver concept art empire. Shipping in march 2017 this 248 page softcover howto book is packed with my personal approach to character design, drawing, and exercises for personal improvement. And tom covers it all in this 144 page guide to character design. Theres a lot to say about the massive 260page book creating stylized characters at first glance its clearly a firm and welldesigned book. The silver way is perhaps the definitive resource for all aspiring character designers. Each chapter leads you further towards the goal of creating great characters. I figured it would have some tips and interviews but its actually formatted like a birds eye view of realworld projects. Techniques, tips and tutorials for effective characte. Stephen silver ownerteacher silver drawing academy. He is best known as the lead character designer for animated series such as kim possible and danny phantom. Techniques, tips, and tutorials for drawing effective characters 01 by stephen silver isbn. This may be the best book on character design that ive seen.
Daily vlog 079 100 days of making comics 2 duration. Whether youre a professional artist interested in improving your drawing skills, or an aspiring designer fresh out of high school looking to add to your portfolio, the silver way will help you build your. His forte is the ability to create interesting and varied characters. Tv animation stephen silver stephen silver character. Stephen has worked at top animation studios, including warner bros. The silver way, the art of silver, character gesture drawing manual, sketchbook challenge, conquering artist struggles, passion for life, life, stephen. But one thing that sets this book apart from even those is. Whether youre a professional artist interested in improving your drawing skills, or an aspiring designer fresh out of high school looking to add to your portfolio, the silver. More information about this seller contact this seller 24. Techniques tips and tutorials for effective character design ebooks for mobile free download tid. He is known for his work on kim possible 2002, histeria. Silver is the author and artist of five selfpublished books on the art of sketching, caricature and life drawing.
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Stephens drawing style may not be to everyones taste although he does include a wide. My character design for 2d animation recommended getting this book, and it. In mere months, his campaign raised 10 times that amount. Buy the silver way by stephen silver with free delivery. Stephen silver, animation character designer stephen silver has been a character designer and teacher in the animation industry for over 20 years. Stephen silver finds kickstarter success for new book.
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Stephen silver was born on august 30, 1972 in london, england. Techniques, tips and tutorials for effective character design by stephen silver offers invaluable. Golden ratio in character design, caricatures and cartoons. This 248 page softcover howto book is packed with my personal approach to character design, drawing, and exercises for personal improvement. Masters of anatomy is a collection of anatomy action poses and character design books bringing together the work of over 300 famous artists like adam hughes, joe madureira joe mad, humberto ramos, franciso herrera and others that have worked for disney, dreamworks, pixar, marvel and d. Character design lecture by silver on the app store. Whether youre a professional artist interested in improving your drawing skills, or an aspiring designer fresh out of high school looking to add to your portfolio. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Stephen is like yodi when it comes to character design. Whether youre a professional artist interested in improving your drawing skills, or an aspiring designer fresh out of high school looking to add to your portfolio, the silver way will help you build your confidence. He is the author and artist of 7 selfpublished books on the art of sketching, character design, caricature and life drawing. Character art books that all aspiring concept artists.
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