What is Anthropomorphism

Sep 10

What is Anthropomorphism

Utilising anthropomorphism in cartooning or illustrations assists the artist to express the message. Anthropomorphism when used in cartoons means that the characters take on a human form or take on a personality as illustrated in the illustration in this post. This cartoon appeared on the front page of the Bankstown Torch Newspaper in 1979 when the Canterbury –...

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Editorial panels

Sep 08

An editorial panel  relates to the new of the day illustrated in such a way as to give the reader an instant overview of a particular news item making the headlines. This selection of cartoons refer to the 2010 Australian federal election as published in the August edition of The Bondi View newspaper. Click on each image to see it larger.

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What is perspective drawing?

Sep 06

Perspective drawing is the art of illustrating declining solid objects of magnitude on a plane surface so as to give the impression of distance in relative positions between such visible objects when viewed by the mind from a particular point. The illustration indicates how perspective drawing can be used. This course is of value to every artist as it is suitable...

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