Making Faces: Drawing Expressions for Comics and Cartoons
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Product Specs:
- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 11.4 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 283
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Making Faces: Drawing Expressions for Comics and Cartoons
Making Faces is a practical guide to drawing expressions for comics and cartoons. This digital PDF edition from 8fish is available as an instant download.
Created by the experienced 8fish creative workshop, the book shares the team’s approach to capturing emotion and personality in character art. Readers can study the examples at their own pace and apply the techniques directly to their own drawings.
Book Overview
Making Faces: Drawing Expressions for Comics and Cartoons is an art instruction book focused on the craft of facial expression. Published by IMPACT Books in 2008, it is created by the 8fish team, a workshop known for animation, design, and illustration.
The book fits within the Art category and is intended for comic artists, cartoonists, illustrators, and anyone interested in character expression. The digital edition contains 283 pages of instruction and visual examples.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Techniques for drawing a wide range of facial expressions in comics and cartoons.
- Guidance on using expression to support character personality and storytelling.
- Examples drawn from the 8fish team’s experience in animation, design, and illustration.
- Approaches that suit both beginning and more experienced artists.
Why This Book Matters
Facial expression is a central part of visual storytelling. This book helps artists strengthen that skill in a focused and practical way.
Because it comes from an active creative workshop, the instruction reflects real professional practice. It remains a useful resource for comic artists and cartoonists who want to communicate emotion clearly.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 11.4 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 283 |
| Author | 8fish |
| Publisher | IMPACT Books, an imprint of F+W Publications, Inc. |
| Place of Publication | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Publication Date | 2008 |
| ISBN-13 (Paperback) | 978-1-60061-049-3 |
| ISBN-13 (EPUB) | 978-1-60061-362-3 |
| LC Classification | NC770.A15 2008 |
| Dewey Decimal | 741.5’1 |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase.
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading apps that support PDF files.
FAQ
How soon will I receive the book? Access is granted right after purchase, and the PDF can be downloaded immediately.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition only.
Which devices can I use? You can open the PDF on Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and other PDF-compatible reading apps.
Add this practical guide to your digital library and start improving the expressions in your comic and cartoon art today.
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