Drawing Basics and Video Game Art

Chris Solarski received a BA in Computer Animation and is also a clasically trained artist. He works as the Creative Director at a social-gaming design company Gbanga. He has also worked for Sony Computer, in their London offices.

• Foreword by Tristan Donovan   Preface          Introduction                         Level 01/ Fundamentals   Materials       Basic Pencil Techniques   Basic Perspective   Basic Volumes         Basic Lighting and Values           Visual Measuring Tools     Drawing Process     Level 02/ Advanced Drawing Concepts        Advanced Perspectives and Volumes            Advanced Lighting and Values            Atmospheric Perspective            Landscape Drawing          Level 03/ The Human Figure       Gravity and Movement   Proportions  Skeletal Landmarks             Level 04/ Anatomy            Six Stages for Rendering Anatomy       The Foot        The Leg         The Pelvis      The Spine and Ribcage   The Shoulder Girdle           The Arm        The Hand      The Head and Neck          Facial Expressions   Level 05/ Elements of Design      Frame            Camera Angle       Scale Grouping     Lighting         Line     Shapes          Subverting Conventions   Level 06/ Character Design        Good Studio Practice      Brainstorming and Character Concept          Visual Metaphors               Mind-Map, Research, and Mood Board        Thumbnail Development             Final Character Drawing and Model Sheet                Level 07/ Environment Design    Character/Environment Shapes           Building Construction       Character-Centric Environment Design          Top-Down Environment Design             Gameplay Map      Level 08/ Color and Digital Tools           Color                         Adding Color with Digital Tools              Professional Portfolio and Getting Work         Bibliography                        Index