Presents a guide on becoming a fashion designer, covering topics such as developing a theme for a collection, drawing sketches, creating a portfolio for potential clients, and finding places to go for further education.
Barron's Aspire Series Series
This series is designed to inspire and educate young readers through engaging narratives. It focuses on essential life skills and concepts crucial for personal development. Each book offers practical advice and encouragement, helping to build confidence and ambition. It serves as an excellent resource for those seeking guidance and motivation on their journey toward achievement.
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Aspire : 200 projects to strengthen your art skills
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Challenging tutorials, 35 imaginative projects to complete, and tips from professional artists introduce beginning students to the building blocks of art. This profusely illustrated book teaches serious beginners the fundamental skills of graphic design as an introduction to their formal study in fine art, illustration, computer game design, interior design, animation, and virtually all other avenues in the visual arts. The author advises on setting up a proper workspace and assembling the needed materials--everything from sketchpads and paints to affordable computer software. Chapters that follow present themes and related projects that instruct readers in The basics of line art for illustration and lettering Understanding color and tone and using color media Texture in art Spatial relationships and perspective Creating shapes and relating them to other elements of composition More than 200 color illustrations demonstrate art principles and practical techniques, and show students how to apply what they are learning in a wide range of media.
