fashion design studio
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This fun introduction to design opens the world of style to budding fashionistas! Bestselling art instructor Chris Hart not only gives step-by-step instructions on drawing figures from many points of view and in varying poses, he explains the tricks of the trade: how to “dress” your figure; render color, texture, and print; and create accessories, hairstyles, and makeup looks. An overview of tools, materials, and essential skills will help you bring your creative vision to life!TRANSCRIPT
Learn to Draw Figures, Fashion, Hairstyles & More
Design Fashion
Studio
creative girls
draw
creative girls d
rawFash
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Desig
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$16.95 US • $18.95 CAN
Now you can see your fashion designs look
as gorgeous on the page as you’ve
imagined them on the runway! In
Creative Girls Draw: Fashion Design Studio,
bestselling author and artist CHRIS HART
shows you how to present your couture
creations through drawing.
From proportions to poses to prints,
you’ll learn through clear, step-by-step
instructions how to depict your own
designs. And you can practice what you’ve
learned on the Draw It Yourself
templates in each chapter.
Chris Hart is the world’s best-selling author of how-to-draw books.
His books have sold more than 3.5 million copies and have been translated into 20 languages. His many titles include
Figure It Out! The Beginner’s Guide to Drawing People, Cartooning: The Ultimate
Character Design Book, Manga Mania Girl Power! , and Manga Mania Romance, all published by Sixth&Spring Books. He is also the author of the graphic
novel The Reformed.
sixthandspringbooks.com
PRINTED IN CHINA
Learn to Draw Figures, Fashion, Hairstyles & More
A R T I N S T R U C T I O N • D R A W I N G • F A S H I O N
If you’re serious about style, pick up a pencil and start creating!
F A S H I O NDRAWING
WITH
ChrisHart
From Chris Hart, the world’s best-selling author of how-to-draw books, comes Creative Girls Draw: Fashion Design Studio, the ultimate guide to drawing for aspiring fashion designers. Inside you’ll fi nd all the tools you need to share your design ideas. Learn to draw the fi gure with the right proportions and poses, and how to adorn it with
an array of garments, shoes, and accessories, as well as hair and makeup. Practice on the Draw It Yourself pages throughout the book, and fi nd ideas for looks in the Style Files. With Chris Hart’s help, you can bring your designs to life and your fashion dreams closer to reality!
Express Your Inner Fashionista!
ISBN: 978-1-936096-62-6
$16.95 U.S. • $18.95 Canada
DR
AW
ING
WITH
Chris Hart
spine:11.5mm
Design Fashion
Studio Learn to Draw Figures, Fashion, Hairstyles & More
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Learn to draw figures, clothing, accessories, hairstyles, makeup and more
Design Fashion
Studio
For my wife, Maria, without whom this book could not have been written.
Copyright © 2013 by Cartoon Craft, LLC
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage-and-retrieval systems—without written permission of the publisher.
The written instructions, photographs, designs, projects, and patterns are intended for the personal, noncommercial use of the retail purchaser and are under federal copyright laws; they are not to be reproduced in any form for commercial use.
Permission is granted to photocopy the “Draw It Yourself” templates throughout the book.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Hart, Christopher, 1957–Fashion design studio : learn to draw figures, clothing, accessories, hairstyles, makeup & more / Chris Hart. pages cm. — (Creative girls draw)ISBN 978-1-936096-62-6 (pbk.) 1. Fashion drawing—Juvenile literature. I. Title.
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Have you ever wanted to draw fashions? What about drawing trendy models in eye-catching outfits? Now you can do both. This book will show you how to draw fashion figures in the outfits that make them sparkle. If you’ve tried to draw from the photos in fashion magazines, you’ll know that photographic reference material doesn’t take you very far. It provides no foundation. And without that, it’s difficult to improve.
The lessons in this book give you all the basics, which make drawing easy and fun. There’s no more struggling to get it right. And because the techniques are grounded in real art principles, practicing with this book can make you a better artist in any genre, not just fashion. You’ll enjoy learning to draw pretty eyes and features, stylish hairdos, attractive figures, cool outfits, fashionable poses, folds, creases, and even patterns. There’s everything from elegant evening dresses to retro-chic outfits, bags, shoes, and boots.
All right, all you fashionistas, it’s time to get your pencils. We are ready to get started.
gettingstarted
1
You can begin drawing great fashion illustrations with just a pencil and paper. But suppose you’d also like to explore color? Maybe you would also enjoy using an art pencil. Or you might want to know if there’s
anything you can obtain from an art store that is designed to correct mistakes. The good news is that art supplies for illustrators are reasonably priced. Unlike painting or sculpting supplies, they don’t make a
mess, unless you decide to eat and draw at the same time, which I don’t generally recommend.
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essential art supplies
your basicart supply list• Asetofartpencils• Abig,fateraserofanytype• Artstoreshaveavarietyofproductsthatremoveormaskmistakes.• Someproductsthatmaskmistakesrequireathinbrushtoapplythem.• Smallplasticcupforcleaningthebrush,ifyoudecidetogetone• Fine-pointblackmarker• Setofcoloredmarkers• Setofcoloredpencils• Pencilsharpener• Padofpaper.Avoidroughpaper,glossypaper,tracingpaper,andnewsprint• A12–18”ruler
Fine-point black marker
Colored markers
Brush
Art pencil
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combining anglesNot all poses fit neatly into one of the three categories we have covered: front, side, and rear. Often a pose will feature a combination of angles. Usually, one angle is stressed over the other. For example, a side pose might be tweaked so that the torso and head twist toward the viewer at a three-quarter pose. The purpose of this is to give the pose the appearance of depth. (Side views are notoriously flat.)
PRImARY ANGLE—SIDE VIEWSECONDARY ANGLE—3/4 VIEW
You can tell that the pose is not a pure side view, because if it were, you would
not be able to see the far shoulder, which would be hidden behind the torso.
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PRImARY ANGLE—REAR VIEWSECONDARY ANGLE—SIDE VIEW
This leg position, with both knees facing away from us and the line of the spine being apparent, indicates a rear view. The torso, however, is doing a twist toward
us, mimicking a side view. This makes the pose dynamic rather than static. Pure rear poses aren’t all that
common in fashion illustration, because there’s less to see. Therefore, when you have a rear view, consider the
option of combining it with another angle.
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EyElashEs bunchEdGives them a thicker look
The closer the image, the more detail is required. And with added detail, you have the opportunity to give a specific look or personality to the eyes.
sEmi-squintUsually on a cheerful expression
dEEp EyEsNotice the markup underneath the eyes
hopEful EyEsNote the thinly drawn irises, which are empty of shading
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4. Blacken the pupils around the highlights. Add a few light markings
for the interior of the iris. Add subtle shading to the eyeball just under the upper eyelid. With that in place, add color to the upper eyelids, and just a suggestion of
color to the lower ones.
5. To finish up: add a little shading to the iris with a darker tone of the same
color (e.g., darker green shading onto a green iris). Shade the outer parts of the eyelids. Finally, add some color to the
deep pockets under the eyebrows.
3. Thicken the outlines of the iris and pupils. Add unequal shines to the eyes, diagonal to
each other. Now add color to the iris.
the eyes in colorNo one can tell you how to apply makeup to the eyes. It’s as individual a process as it is when a person applies it in reality. But however you choose to represent makeup in your drawings, it’s best to work in stages, as shown here.
1. No color.
2. Thicken the eyelashes.
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profile— step-by-step
Give the lips
thickness in the side
view
Gravity causes the brim of
the hat to dip at the ends, creating a
natural look
Curve at the bridge of the nose
The nose sweeps outward
Small curve inward just above the upper lip
Big curve inward below the lower lip
Outward curve of the chin
Ah, yes, we come to the profile, that trickiest of all the easy-looking angles. It looks so simple. After all, you only have to draw one of everything: one eye, one nostril, one eyebrow, and one ear. The reason it’s challenging is because the outline of the front of the face is very specific. If you’re off by a little, it can appear off by a lot. The mistake made by some beginners is not adding enough curves to the outline. But if we examine the head construction carefully, we’ll see that the side view is all about curves.
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It helps to draw a little more of the character than will be shown in the actual finished piece. For example, this sketch originally contained more of the body. This helped in achieving a natural look.
In the final drawing, we can “crop” the image further by omitting color from the bottom, thereby focusing the viewer’s eye on the most important elements: the head and hat.
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Collars, waistbands, and sleeves are generally drawn as ovals. The direction of the curves should be consistent with the vantage point of the viewer. In this case, both sleeves curve away from the viewer. Being consistent in this manner helps to create a three-dimensional look.
curves, collars, & sleeves
Figure turns right; scarf drags behind
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Adding a sweep to clothing gives a sense of poetic motion to a figure. But how do you choose a
direction for the flow of the clothing? It’s sometimes based on the direction of the wind, but more often
than not, it’s based on inertia. When the figure moves in one direction, the clothing drags behind a beat. The delay between the two actions is what
creates the pleasing sweeping motion.
flow & drag
Figure turns left; coat drags behind
Figure turns right; scarf drags behind
creatingpatterns
5
Not all clothing has, or should have, patterns. But certainly, you’re going to want to use a good number of them if you want your fashions to look contemporary, and to pop off the page. People often remember an outfit as much for the pattern as for the cut. At this point, let’s introduce a few simple principles about how to draw patterns on the clothed figure.
ABOUT COLOR: Many fashion illustrations are in black and white, and often include gray tones. If you’re working your way through this book with only a pencil or a pen, you can create these same
patterns in black and white with varying degrees of gray.
Before you decide on a pattern for an outfit, rough out a few designs. Create a few swatches of patterns, and add a variety of colors. Don’t restrict yourself. This is where you try things out.
Not everything will work. Doesn’t matter. Experiment. Hold your drawing next to some of the swatches, and see which one catches your eye. Then go with that, or a combination
of two or more. Here are a few popular types of patterns to get you started:
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color roughs—swatches of patterns
Animal spots Vines
Animal stripes Abstract
Geometric Uneven stripes
Extra-large dots Fat stripes
Floral Plaid
Diagonal stripes Lattice
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Slipper shoe
High-heel sandal
Open-toe high heel
Pump
Mule
Platform shoe
Platform sandal
Laced heel
style file: shoes & boots
Art and Design Schools
California College of the ArtsSan Francisco, CAwww.cca.edu
Fashion Institute of Design & MerchandisingLos Angeles, CAfidm.edu
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)New York, NYwww.fitnyc.edu
Otis College of Art and DesignLos Angeles, CAwww.otis.edu
Parsons, the New School for DesignNew York, NYwww.newschool.edu/parsons
Pratt InstituteBrooklyn, NYwww.pratt.edu
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RIwww.risd.edu
Savannah College of Art and DesignSavannah, GAwww.scad.edu
School of the Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, CAwww.saic.edu
Art Supply Sources
A. I. Friedmanwww.aifriedman.com
Artist & Craftsman Supplywww.artistcraftsman.com
Da Vinci Artist Supplywww.davinciartistsupply.com
Dick Blick Art Materialswww.dickblick.com
Lee’s Art Shopwww.leesartshop.com
New York Central Art Supplywww.nycentralart.com
Pearl Fine Art Supplieswww.pearlpaint.com
Utrecht Art Supplieswww.utrechtart.com
resources
Visit these websites for information, education, and supplies!
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Aaccessories, 108–125angles, combining, 16–17arms, 26art supplies, 5–6
Bbags, 114–119blouses, 83–85
Ccoats, 80–82collars, 64comps, 73complete looks, 92–95creases, 67–69
Ddresses, 89–91
Eeyes, 39–43
Fface, 39–61feet, 32–33, 109folds, 67–69floral prints, 100front views, 11, 12, 13, 28, 33, 39, 52–53, 58, 109 Hhair, 46–51hands, 28–31hats, 120–125head, 35–38, 52–61horizontal planes, 18–19
Jjackets, 81–82
Llegs, 10, 12, 27lips, 45
Mmakeup, 39–45movement, 65–66, 74–75
Nnose, 44
Oorganic prints, 100–101
Ppants, 68, 86, 88patterns, 96–107plaids, 99plus size, 10polka dots, 98poses, 18–27, 72–79proportions, 9–11
Rrear views, 11, 12, 15, 17, 28, 109ruffles, 70
Sshirts, 83–85shoes, 109–113shoulders, 63side views, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 29, 32, 39, 44, 45, 56–57, 59, 109skirts, 87–88sleeves, 64, 72stripes, 98, 104–105
Tthree-quarter views, 11, 12, 16, 54–55, 60–61, 109torso, 11, 74
Wwaist, 64workspace, 7
index
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Design Fashion
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creative girls d
rawFash
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Desig
n Stu
dio
$16.95 US • $18.95 CAN
Now you can see your fashion designs look
as gorgeous on the page as you’ve
imagined them on the runway! In
Creative Girls Draw: Fashion Design Studio,
bestselling author and artist CHRIS HART
shows you how to present your couture
creations through drawing.
From proportions to poses to prints,
you’ll learn through clear, step-by-step
instructions how to depict your own
designs. And you can practice what you’ve
learned on the Draw It Yourself
templates in each chapter.
Chris Hart is the world’s best-selling author of how-to-draw books.
His books have sold more than 3.5 million copies and have been translated into 20 languages. His many titles include
Figure It Out! The Beginner’s Guide to Drawing People, Cartooning: The Ultimate
Character Design Book, Manga Mania Girl Power! , and Manga Mania Romance, all published by Sixth&Spring Books. He is also the author of the graphic
novel The Reformed.
sixthandspringbooks.com
PRINTED IN CHINA
Learn to Draw Figures, Fashion, Hairstyles & More
A R T I N S T R U C T I O N • D R A W I N G • F A S H I O N
If you’re serious about style, pick up a pencil and start creating!
F A S H I O NDRAWING
WITH
ChrisHart
From Chris Hart, the world’s best-selling author of how-to-draw books, comes Creative Girls Draw: Fashion Design Studio, the ultimate guide to drawing for aspiring fashion designers. Inside you’ll fi nd all the tools you need to share your design ideas. Learn to draw the fi gure with the right proportions and poses, and how to adorn it with
an array of garments, shoes, and accessories, as well as hair and makeup. Practice on the Draw It Yourself pages throughout the book, and fi nd ideas for looks in the Style Files. With Chris Hart’s help, you can bring your designs to life and your fashion dreams closer to reality!
Express Your Inner Fashionista!
ISBN: 978-1-936096-62-6
$16.95 U.S. • $18.95 Canada
DR
AW
ING
WITH
Chris Hart
spine:11.5mm
Design Fashion
Studio Learn to Draw Figures, Fashion, Hairstyles & More
creative girls
draw
CHFashionDesignStudio_Cover_FINAL2.indd 1 8/13/13 3:52 AM