All about Techniques in Illustration

This book offers a broad overview of the current techniques and styles used in illustration today, from traditional watercolor to modern illustration processes using computers, conventional artistic methods (gouache, pastels, colored pencils, ink, oils, and acrylics, as well as more recent ones (airbrush, photomontage, collage, and three-dimensional illustration. All the techniques are explained through one or more practical examples illustrated in step-by-step sequences. Also included in the book are various informative sections about the historical evolution of illustration and the genres and styles most commonly used today, as well as guidelines and advice on the work of the professional illustrator with respect to current publishing practice.