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Renowned professor on the subject examines the practice of drawing for illustration through case studies and sketchbooks. This beautiful, in-depth reference book by illustration professor Martin Salisbury explores drawing for illustration. Salisbury places a special emphasis on drawing, treating it as a fundamental skill that every illustrator should engage with. Assisting students through exercises and case studies, this guide explores the often-unseen world of draftsmanship that underpins finished illustration work. From book illustration to graphic novels and caricatures to commercial design, this attractive volume draws on sketchbooks, projects, and historical examples to show how they started as drawings from observation and drawings from imagination. Salisbury starts out by explaining the fundamentals of this exciting discipline before outlining the basic principles of line, tone, composition, and color through inspired examples. Different approaches to drawing, including anecdotal, sequential, and reportage, are examined to help students acquire their own personal visual language. Interviews with illustrators also provide valuable insights into the creative process, as they

Who reads Drawing for Illustration?

Author

Martin Salisbury

Publisher

Thames et Hudson, Limited

Published

2022

Language

EN

ISBN

9780500777596

Category

nonfiction

Rating

4.8 / 5 (59 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14