This fun guide gives you dozens of step-by-step diagrams that
walk you through the process of preparing creative illustrations
that you can later develop into dynamic presentations for your
design portfolio. Plus, you'll not only learn how to draw clothes
and fabric, but also how to show details that make up the total
look: faces and hairstyles, fashion accents, and a wide variety of
textures.

If you're an aspiring fashion designer, you know it's essential
to be able to draw, prepare, and present a fashion drawing. Whether
you have little or no prior drawing experience, Fashion Drawing
For Dummies gives you easy-to-follow, non-intimidating
instructions for mastering the drawing skills you need to design
like a pro.

Learn the rules and techniques of fashion drawing
Draw the fashion figure in different poses and from multiple
angles
Discover how to complement your drawings with accessories,
clothing, and style

If you're a fledgling designer looking for non-intimidating
guidance on learning the ins and outs of fashion drawing, this
friendly guide has you covered!

Auteur

Marianne Egan teaches fashion illustration and design, apparel construction, and more.

Lisa Smith Arnold teaches art and drawing, including fashion illustration, at Norwalk Community College. She has also served as creative coordinator and fashion editor at several major publications.

Résumé
The fast and easy way to learn the art of fashion drawing This fun guide gives you dozens of step-by-step diagrams that walk you through the process of preparing creative illustrations that you can later develop into dynamic presentations for your design portfolio. Plus, you'll not only learn how to draw clothes and fabric, but also how to show details that make up the total look: faces and hairstyles, fashion accents, and a wide variety of textures.

If you're an aspiring fashion designer, you know it's essential to be able to draw, prepare, and present a fashion drawing. Whether you have little or no prior drawing experience, Fashion Drawing For Dummies gives you easy-to-follow, non-intimidating instructions for mastering the drawing skills you need to design like a pro.

Learn the rules and techniques of fashion drawing
Draw the fashion figure in different poses and from multiple angles
Discover how to complement your drawings with accessories, clothing, and style
If you're a fledgling designer looking for non-intimidating guidance on learning the ins and outs of fashion drawing, this friendly guide has you covered!

Contenu

Introduction 1

Part I: Fashion Drawing 101 5

Chapter 1: Finding Your Footing in Fashion Drawing 7

Chapter 2: Gathering Supplies and Setting Up Your Work Space 23

Chapter 3: Beginning with Figure Drawing Basics 37

Part II: Building a Fabulous Fashion Figure 59

Chapter 4: Working with the Basic Fashion Drawing Rules 61

Chapter 5: Tackling the Torso 79

Chapter 6: Forming Fabulous Arms, Hands, Legs, and Feet 93

Chapter 7: Putting Your Best Face Forward 119

Chapter 8: Guaranteeing Good Hair Days 143