The Fundamentals of Illustration

Introduces students to the various aspects of illustration. This title provides a fresh introduction to the key elements of the discipline and takes the student step-by-step through the key processes, themes and applications in illustration. The Fundamentals of Illustration is a comprehensive and practical introduction to the field for illustration for graphic arts students, as well as for those who commission illustration. Now on its third edition, this title covers all areas of illustration; from what illustrators do, through selling your work across various media. Each chapter contains a case study, exercises and a brief for students to follow. New to this edition is expanded coverage of digital media and digital tools such as Wacom tablets, apps, and the use of social media as a source for displaying and obtaining work.