clothing and dress in art

A guide to drawing clothing and accessories in graphic novels, including outerwear, shoes and bags, school uniforms, and more.

Packed with fun and inspirational prompts, doodling exercises, and fashion-related factoids, this title sparks the imagination and inspires fashion lovers to explore, experiment, and brainstorm ways to draw and doodle their favorite outfits and accessories.

Shows beginning and intermediate artists how to dress and accessorise their shojo characters in stylish clothes and accessories to fit various occasions. This title provides readers with modern looks and fashions for classic shojo graphic novel themes such high school romances, complex dramas, stories about friendship and sweet comedies.

Contains an illustrated collection of theatrical costumes created by Russian-born designer, Erte, from 1911-1975, including a gypsy dancer, a fan-bearing slave girl, and a mermaid, among others.

Provides instructions for using markers to draw in the Japanese shojo manga style. Includes step-by-step instructions for creating a cast of colorful characters and scenes, as well as tips on drawing heads, figures, accessories, poses, hairstyles, costumes, and backgrounds, and mixing markers with other media to create cool effects.

Explores how nineteenth-century French artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique used clothing, accessories, and fabrics to define and display women in his portraits.

Provides instructions for drawing manga characters of various body types; includes directions and tips for sketching fashions and settings; and offers fourteen complete demonstrations.