Whether your dream is to become the next hot runway designer, develop your own clothing line, or simply combine your artistic skills with your love of fashion, the tips, tricks, and step-by-step projects in Fashion Design Workshop will have you drawing an assortment of fashions in no time!

This delightful guide offers the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of fashion figure drawing. First learn the tools and materials you need to get started and some basic drawing techniques. Fashion Design Workshop covers color theory, how to create different clothing textures, and how to draw a model.

Showcasing the hip artistic style of Stephanie Corfee, the step-by-step projects cover a range of looks—from sophisticated and elegant to cool and casual. Projects include the following styles:

• Chic & Trendy • Girly & Romantic • Confident & Classic • Athletic & Sporty • Bohemian & Eclectic • Rebellious & Daring • Skater Dude • ‘40s Swing • ‘50s Rock ‘n’ Roll • ‘60s Mod Squad • ‘70s Disco • ‘80s New Wave • Renaissance Era • Blushing Bride

In addition to learning basic drawing techniques, master rendering color and a variety of clothing textures using colored pencils, art markers, and other art tools. Rounding out the book are a comprehensive glossary of fashion terms; a chapter on garments, shoes, and accessories; and more than 15 traceable figure templates for unlimited creative designs. Take the knowledge and inspiration you gain from Fashion Design Workshop, and use the collection of model templates to develop your own line of clothing!

© 2011 Walter Foster Publishing (Ebook): 9781610583220

Release date

Ebook: July 1, 2011