Drawing, Rendering, and Drafting Books

New and Published Books

1. Character Costume Figure Drawing

   Step-by-Step Drawing Methods for Theatre Costume Designers, 2nd Edition

   By Tan Huaixiang

   Character Costume Figure Drawing will develop your drawing skills to improve your renderings. Not only is this book gorgeous and inspirational, but these comprehensive visual images carefully illustrate--step-by-step--how to successfully render dynamic characters with personality and life. This...

   Published January 14th 2010 by Focal Press
2. Drawing and Rendering for Theatre

   A Practical Course for Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Designers

   By Clare Rowe

   As a theatrical designer, it is vital for you to be able to develop your drawing skills to create renderings that can effectively communicate your visual idea. Drawing and Rendering for Theatre starts with the fundamentals of drawing, moves to the types of media, and finishes with specific...

   Published June 27th 2007 by Focal Press
3. Designer Drafting and Visualizing for the Entertainment World

   By Patricia Woodbridge, Hal Tine, Patricia Woodbridge

   Designer Drafting for the Entertainment World provides essential information for designers, covering traditional hand drafting techniques as well as computer-based drawing programs. This new text begins with the basic tools and comprehensive coverage of the principles of scenic drafting and goes...

   Published September 20th 2000 by Focal Press