Toon Art: The Graphic Art of Digital Cartooning

Digital technology has opened up the world of cartoon and comic book art to a new generation of writers and artists. Toon Art celebrates the art of cartooning for all those who recognise it as a means of expression as well as communication. Starting with basic concepts, the book takes the reader on a journey from the first comic strips to the present day. It covers the creative process, and includes practical workthroughs on illustrating, colouring and lettering cartoons. A showcase of the most exciting digital cartoons and comic books around, with examples backed up by notes from their creators, outlines the ideas behind their work, the styles that influenced them and the tools and methods they use. The book concludes by looking to the future and what’s next in the world of digital cartoons.