Fashion Illustration: Inspiration and Technique Book– by Anna Kiper

Drawing is vitally important for the fashion industry. Fashion Illustration represents a designer’s point of view and Anna Kiper’s aim is to contribute to the revival of this unique art form. Every illustration lesson in the book presents a story with exciting design details and ideas to inspire designers to rediscover the art of hand drawing as a tool for creating vibrant and original work. ‘A hand drawing creates a direct connection to the artist, expressing the individual style, energy and creativity’ – from Anna Kiper’s introduction. Written for both newcomers and improvers, Fashion Illustration will help you to: achieve movement and attitude in figure drawing by following a few simple steps; develop striking and energetic page compositions; explore effortless ways to illustrate print, textures and embellishments; discover an exciting variety of media and techniques to enrich your individual drawing style. This beautifully illustrated and inspirational book is written by Anna Kiper, one of the world’s leading fashion designers and illustrators. Contents: Introduction, The Fashion Figure, The Figure in Detail, Faces, Arms & Hands, Legs & Feet, Dressing the Fashion figure, Fashion Dictionary, Fashion Flats, Accessories, Page Composition with Impact, Illustrating Men, Illustrating Children, Fabric Rendering Techniques, Exploring Media, Model Drawing, Inspiration, Mood, Design. About the Author Anna Kiper has been a technical designer, forecaster, illustrator, couture designer and professor of fashion. She has worked at both Calvin Klein and Mondi, and now designs for Maggie Norris Couture. She also carries a full teaching schedule at Parsons and FIT in New York, where she lives. Categories: Fashion bookshop, Fashion Illustration Book Tags: 978-0715336182, Accessories, Arms & Hands, beautifully illustrated, Design., drawing style, Dressing the Fashion figure, Exploring Media, Fabric Rendering Techniques, Fashion Dictionary, Fashion Figure, Fashion Flats, Illustrating Children, Illustrating Men, Inspiration, leading fashion designers and illustrators., media and techniques, Model Drawing, Mood, Page Composition with Impact, The Figure in Detail