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With everything needed to start in the world of manga,
The Art of Drawing Manga is the ultimate guide to creating characters and developing original manga books and stories.
List 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
About the author
Talia Horsburgh is an Australian illustrator known commonly online by her internet alias Orbitalswan (@orbitalswan). From humble beginnings tracing anime DVD covers on her bedroom floor as a child, to completing a Bachelor of Fine Art at the Queensland College of Art in 2016, Talia has a passion for creating and teaching art. She has taught drawing workshops to teams from notable companies such as Google, YouTube, and Pinterest. Talia has been featured in various magazines and was recognized “Best in Western Talent” by
Neo magazine. When not in her studio, Talia can be found playing with her two children at their Hervey Bay home in Queensland, Australia.
Summary
With everything needed to start in the world of manga, The Art of Drawing Manga is the ultimate guide to creating characters and developing original manga books and stories.
