By: Stephen Silver Publisher: Silvertoons Average Rating: Binding: Hardcover Label: Silvertoons Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 160 Publication Date: 2004-04
Product Description: The Art of Silver offers a rare look into Stephen Silver's personal sketchbook, character designs and illustrations. Stephen has worked at top animation studios, including Warner Bros., Disney and Nickelodeon, where he developed characters for shows such as Disney's "Kim Possible", Kevin Smith's "Clerks: The Animated Series" and Nickelodeon's "Danny Phantom." Stephen's successful career as a designer of animated characters, merchandise and publishing has been the culmination of a lifelong dream and drive to be an artist. Through selections from his personal sketchbook and conceptual art, we see Stephen's development through his creative journey. The drawing tips, useful techniques and the sheer volume of quality artwork in this book will surely be a source of inspiration to help the aspiring artist along their own creative path.
A wonderful insight into a masterful artist This 160 page book features the art and sketches of Stephen Silver, a masterful illustrator and character designer. I purchased the book to glean insights into his work and style. One of the things that most amazed me in flipping through the book was in the diversity of his subject matter. Whether its aliens, realistic portraits, cartoon characters, or caricatures Stephen Silver demonstrates his complete command of form, appeal and rhythm within his work. He also demonstrates a versatility in medium, whether its water color, charcoal, colored pencils or 100% digital.
The introduction portion briefly covers his professional career from mall caricaturist to character designer for the big studios. The first two pages show us Stephen's earliest works, to encourage the reader that no matter where they are at - they can improve with due diligence and practice.
"Passion" is a word that Stephen Silver uses in his book - and it exemplifies the work we're seeing within it. I highly recommend "The Art of Silver" for students young and old who are interested in illustration and drawing. Make no mistake, this isn't a how-to book - think of it as an album of great artwork collected over the years, fit for admiration and further study.
This book would have received a 5 star rating - but I detracted one star for the book's binding. Handle this book with care, as the binding is incredibly weak. (The first copy had its binding split, and the replacement copy I received is also showing similar signs...)
So Inspiring!!! I am a Character Animator that really wants to get back into drawing. Oh my days when I visited Stephen Silvers website I was so Inspired. It took me a while to get this book, but I had to get it. This guy is amazing. The Art of Silver is a must for all Charater art lovers. Taking you on a journey with Mr Silver. Great work, wonderful diverse styles, yet all have that Silver signature. Add this to your Library now!!!
Best book on Cartooning. Period. This book is well worth the $40 bucks. There's not too many art books out there that contain the rough and unfinished sketches. A very valuable asset to any artist who whats to observe the artist's thought process. It's the next best thing to actually seeing the artist sketch in person. Much like a "best of" sketchbooks type of compilation. The book also shows Stephen Silver's artwork in various mediums: pastel, inkwork and airbrush. I was also glad to see the words Vol. 1 on the spine of the book. I'm very anxious too see other volumes.
Silver is Golden! Steve Silver's book is a stunning display of artwork from a master of cartooning. A must-have for any serious student of animation, character design, and caricature. I myself have written a book "Let's Toon CARICATURES" that is available on Amazon, and I have to say that Steve Silver is one of my biggest modern day influences and inspirations. Buy this book, and be prepared to draw. You WILL be inspired!
Review of great book Stephen Silver's book is a great find and a must for any budding cartoonist. This book is automatically in my top ten of sketch/art of books on cartooning ( I have over 200 books). I believe we will be hearing more from Mr. Silver.
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