How to draw a romantic dress: from the structure of the dress to its design and variations - Japanese Craft Book

Release Date: August 29, 2024
Book Length: 240 pages

Dresses are an indispensable element in the popular fantasy world of "romance fantasy."

This book clearly and carefully teaches the "structure," "types," "drawing techniques," and "wrinkling patterns" of dresses, which vary greatly depending on how they are drawn.

Starting with explanations of the top and skirt separately, it also covers corsets, gloves, and ribbons worn with dresses. It delves deep into the fundamentals of drawing dresses. Illustrations clearly explain how dresses move and how wrinkles change depending on the wearer's movements and poses, supporting the creation of realistic characters.

Furthermore, to make character creation easier, various models are introduced that change depending on the character's role (princess, witch, etc.) and occupation.

Furthermore, the book provides illustrated explanations of the characteristics of different eras, including the Empire style and Romantic style that emerged in the late 1700s, the crinoline dress of the 1850s, the bustle style that symbolizes the Victorian era, and the warm Art Nouveau style that makes use of curves.

This book is also a valuable resource for understanding the history of modern dress.