Kenneth Hultgren war ein Meister der Darstellung von Tiercharakteren, denen er einen ausgeprägten Charme und Persönlichkeit verlieh. Seine Arbeit für Disney zeigte die Fähigkeit, tierische Formen in ausdrucksstarke, nachvollziehbare Figuren zu übersetzen. Hultgrens Talent für visuelles Storytelling kam in seinen Illustrationen für Comic-Adaptionen und Originalgeschichten zum Vorschein. Sein einzigartiger Ansatz zur Darstellung vermenschlichter Tiere hinterließ sowohl in der Animation als auch im Comic-Bereich einen bleibenden Eindruck.
Focusing on enhancing drawing skills, this guide provides insights from Ken Hultgten, a former Disney animator, on capturing the movement and character of animals. With over 700 illustrations, it emphasizes practical examples, allowing artists of all levels to learn both realistic and caricature techniques effectively. This resource is designed to inspire and develop a deeper understanding of animal forms through visual progression.
Former Disney animator offers expert advice on drawing animals both realistically and as caricatures. Use of line, brush technique, establishing mood, conveying action, much more. Construction drawings reveal development process in creating animal figures. Many chapters on drawing individual animal forms — dogs, cats, horses, deer, cows, foxes, kangaroos. 53 halftones, 706 line illustrations.
This classic guide by a master animator and cartoonist — and long time Disney artist — is now available for the first time since its original publication in 1946. Author Ken Hultgren instructs by example in a guide that's suitable for beginners and advanced students alike.The comprehensive range of instruction covers features and expressions, animals, foreshortening, perspective, lettering, caricature, animation, and various other aspects of cartooning. All subjects include step-by-step guides, several examples, and helpful hints and suggestions. Blank pages allow lots of room for drawing practice. Professional and amateur animators, cartoonists, caricaturists, and artists dealing with characterization will find this timeless manual an excellent and instructive companion.