Description
Book SynopsisLearn to draw authentic anime and manga faces and expressions from a manga master. In this follow-up to
Manga Drawing Deluxe, renowned Japanese manga artist and international instructor Nao Yazawa
guides you step by step through all phases of drawing and painting anime and manga faces, from the basics of creating essential anime and manga characters to creating dynamic and authentic expressions to coloring and adding special touches.
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Manga Faces 101. Learn about must-have supplies, basic drawing techniques, and a summary of the process from rough sketches to finished drawings.
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Essential Guide to Expressive Characters. Explore how to draw key anime and manga characters as well as how to depict a range of emotions for each, from delight to sadness to terror.
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Inking, Coloring, and Special Effects. Take your drawings to the next level by adding striking definition, stunning color, and special finishing touches that will give your characters just the right note of authenticity.
Drawing and Painting Anime and Manga Faces gives you the tools you need to create expressive characters that will
make your anime and manga stories come alive.
Trade Review"The ideal and unreservedly recommended DIY instruction guide and manual for any aspiring artist wanting to master the Anime/Manga style of Japanese cartooning and animation.” * Midwest Book Review *
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Drawing & Coloring Essentials
Basic Terms
Drawing a Face
Front View
Profile View
Three-Quarter View
Face Variations
Eye Variations
How to Draw Hair
Proportions for Heads & Figures
Creating a Chibi
From Sketch to Color, Step-by-Step
Anime & Manga Characters:
Faces, Expressions & Chibis
Innocent Girl
Clumsy Girl (Dojikko)
Clever Girl (Megane-ko)
Cool Girl (Tsun-dere)
Delinquent Girl (Yankee)
Passionate Boy (Nekketsu)
Clever Boy (Megane-kun)
Cool Boy
Playboy (Chara-o)
Delinquent Boy (Yankee)
Beautiful Boy (Bishonen)
Beautiful Girl (Bishoujo)
Magical Girl (Mahou Shoujo)
Magical Girl on the Dark Side (Yami-ochi)
Magical Girl’s Male Enemy
Magical Girl’s Female Enemy
Male Vampire
Female Vampire
Samurai (Rōnin)
Japanese Princess
Male Warrior
Female Warrior
Animal Girl (Kemonomimi)
Salaryman
Office Lady
About the Author
Index
