Illustrated Men: Drawing and Rendering the Male Fashion Figure

Author:   Lamont O'Neal
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:  

9781350125469


Pages:   304
Publication Date:   09 February 2023
Format:   Paperback
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Delve into the art of menswear illustration and learn what it takes to create professional, praiseworthy fashion sketches. With over 300 color examples, illustrator and educator Lamont O'Neal uses a mixture of watercolor, marker, pencil and digital tools to help you master fundamentals such as anatomy and proportion. Later chapters focus on garment drawing, the principles of balance and movement as well classic poses and how they can highlight a design. There's also a guide to the history of menswear illustration, with introductions to some of the most influential practitioners and discussion of how to develop your own individual style by using hand drawing as an expression of individual style and creativity. There are also reference photographs showing how sketches and illustrations relate to the finished garment, making this the ultimate guide to drawing and rendering the male fashion figure. Profiles: Cody Cannon, Carlos Aponte, Mengjie Di, Brian Lane, Ryan McMenamy, Emee Mathew, Francisco Cortés Key topics: Drawing the Male Fashion Figure, Movement, Drawing the Clothed Figure, Drawing the Garment, Rendering Techniques, Digital Art

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Author:   Lamont O'Neal
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Visual Arts
ISBN:  

9781350125469


ISBN 10:   1350125466
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   09 February 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Preface Introduction The Fashionable Male: A Brief History in Four Figures 1. Men’s Fashion Illustration: An Overview The Golden Age of Men’s Fashion Illustration The Post-War Years: 1945–1960 The Silver Age of Men’s Fashion Men’s Fashion Illustration Today: 1990– 2. Drawing the Male Fashion Figure What makes a good fashion drawing? What is the difference between a design sketch and a fashion illustration? Proportion Basic anatomy and the simplified construction of the figure The Principal Bones of the Body The Muscles of the Body A Simplified Construction of the Figure The Upper Torso Arms, Legs, Hands and Feet Drawing the Male Head Art Supplies 3. Movement The Balance or Center Front Action Lines Contrapposto Walking Poses Foreshortening Gestures 4. Drawing the Clothed Figure: Creating Dimension Line and Contour Shape Within Shape Mass Directions 5. Drawing the Garment: Details The Basics: Suit and Blazer Outerwear Knits and Sweaters Sportswear Accessories: Hats, Shoes, and Bags 6. Rendering Techniques Color Rendering: Marker, Watercolor, Gouache, Color Pencil Collage and Mixed Media Pattern and Texture: Herringbone, Checks, Plaids, and Stripes, Fur, Tweeds, Knits, Leather, Sheer and Shiny Fabrics Technical Drawings: Flats and Floats 7. Digital Art Converting Hand Drawn Figures into Digital Design Sketches Creating Digital Freehand Drawings Developing Analog and Digital Garment Flats 8. Profiles Cody Cannon Carlos Aponte Mengjie Di Brian Lane Ryan McMenamy Emee Mathew Francisco Cortés Bibliography Index

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An extensive and enlightening examination of the history of men's fashion illustration, documented by art and tutorials that inspire. -- Bil Donovan, Fashion Illustrator and Dior Beauty Artist-in-Residence A thorough and much-needed book for both the student and professional, Lamont's illustrations throughout the book make the learning experience an appealing delight. -- Professor Steven Stipelman, Fashion Institute of Technology, USA


Author Information

Lamont O’Neal is an adjunct professor at Parsons the New School for Design, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and Moore College of Art, USA. In his many years as a professional illustrator Lamont's work has been published in fashion advertising campaigns (Publicis, J. Walter Thompson, McCann), magazine editorials (New York Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Essence, GQ, Teen People and Playboy), retail campaigns (Nordstrom, Barney’s and Lord & Taylor) and fashion designers (Oscar de la Renta, David Chu and Polo Ralph Lauren, where Lamont worked as a menswear illustrator and designer for almost ten years).

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