Illustrator’s Guidebook 2: Digital Art and Character Design

Illustrator’s Guidebook 2 is an English digital art book in PDF format for beginners, students, and experienced artists. It offers 192 pages of instruction and demonstrations across seven illustrated chapters.

This digital download includes the PDF file and is available for instant download after purchase. The book focuses on digital drawing, character design, figure drawing, character-driven illustration, lighting, and shading.

Each chapter was created alongside a corresponding video course. QR codes in the book link to the courses, which require a subscription to watch.

Book Overview

Published by 21 Draw in September 2021, Illustrator’s Guidebook 2 brings together the methods and insights of seven contributing artists. The book is designed to help readers explore practical approaches to creating characters and illustrations.

The volume begins with digital drawing in Procreate and continues through character design, female character drawing, stylized figure drawing, character development, story illustration, and lighting and shading.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Digital drawing using Procreate with Erika Wiseman.
• Fundamentals of character design with Randy Bishop.
• Drawing a female character with Meike Schneider.
• Stylized figure drawing with René Córdova.
• Ways to bring characters to life with Rodgon.
• Character-driven illustrations with Kenneth Anderson.
• Mastering lighting and shading with Aveline Stokart.

Why This Book Matters

Illustrator’s Guidebook 2 documents the working methods of seven artists in one structured volume. It allows readers to compare different approaches to drawing, character creation, and illustration.

The book also preserves the artists’ own processes, including the use of roughs, proportion lines, guides, clean lines, and adjustments. Readers can move through the complete book or browse chapters according to their interests.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download with no physical shipping. Access is available after purchase, and the PDF can be opened with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, or compatible reading apps.

Use a PDF-compatible application to view the file. The corresponding video courses are accessed through the QR codes in the book and require a subscription.

FAQ

When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase, with instant download of the digital PDF.

Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping.

Which devices support the file?
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.

Download Illustrator’s Guidebook 2 and explore its structured lessons in digital drawing, character design, figure drawing, and illustration.

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