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Dive into the exciting world of chibi fantasy heroes, martial arts fighters, and magical girls in this dynamic introduction to creating manga drawings.
Learn how experienced artists turn their ideas into believable concepts, with easy-to-follow steps, helpful tips, and art theory made simple. This book is perfect for beginner artists looking for an authoritative but fun introduction to drawing, with minimal tools required.
Discover how to:
*Create finished characters, from rough sketches to final colour designs
*Tackle essential subjects, including anatomy, expressions, and colour
*Use pencil and pen to achieve a range of drawing and shading techniques
*Take the first steps into digital drawing with Clip Studio Paint
*Develop your own creations with the help of downloadable resources
Summary
Grab a pencil and dive into the exciting world of manga with step-by-step drawing tutorials and expert techniques.
Drawing manga and anime-style art is an ever-popular preoccupation for artists, with the promise of intriguing characters, cute animals, and atmospheric scenery leaping from lines on the page. Beginner’s Guide to Drawing Manga provides an exciting and engaging introduction to this art style, with even the most basic of tools available to new artists today.
The book boasts helpful guides to the tools and techniques needed for successful manga art. It also includes various types of character anatomy, using color, and design techniques that imbue even the most inexperienced artist’s work with dynamic, believable, and compelling qualities. Step-by-step tutorials allow artists to practise the techniques shown at their own pace, while creating completed compositions that boost both imagination and confidence.
Professional concept artists from around the world, working in various creative industries, dream up characters and worlds that are packed with entertaining details and ideas. Finally, sample briefs provide a springboard for readers to explore their own manga and anime concepts.
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