Description
Book SynopsisExplore 35 step-by-step how-tos and more than 100 additional tips and tricks for creating a variety of manga characters, animals, and scenes in The Art of Drawing Manga.
With 144 pages of in-depth instruction and hundreds of reference images, The Art of Drawing Manga is suitable for all manga artists and enthusiasts, regardless of age. From learning the basics of drawing archetypal characters with intriguing personalities to creating action-packed poses and even drawing entire manga scenes from scratch, this is the ultimate guide to creating all things manga. Perfect for manga fans who already have some drawing experience, but also suitable for motivated beginners, this book shows how to draw people and animals, develop intriguing characters, create eye-catching poses and scenes, and write stories and dialog for a manga book.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1: The Basics
Tools & Materials
Common Styles
Common Genres
Black & White Art
Adding Color
Chapter 2: faces & hair
Facial Features
Expressions
Hairstyles
Chapter 3: anatomy & poses
Bodies
Character Poses
Clothing & Accessories
Chapter 4: creatures
Pets
Magical Creatures
Mascots
Chapter 5: Character
Development
Heroes
Villains
Sidekicks
Chapter 6: Full Scenes
Drawing Environments
Scenes, Step by Step
Chapter 7: Making Your Own
Making a Manga Book
Sequences, Step by Step
Developing Your Style
Chapter 8: Templates
Heads
Standing Body Poses
Action Poses
Hands & Feet
Chibi Poses
About the Artist
