The Art of Drawing Manga A guide to learning the art of drawing manga--step by easy step

by Horsburgh, Talia

• ISBN13: 9780760375440
• ISBN10: 0760375445
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780760375457
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2022-06-07
• Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing
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Summary

Explore 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.

• All instruction is easy to follow, so you can quickly learn to draw different faces and expressions, hairstyles, clothing and accessories, animals (both real and fictional), heroes, villains, sidekicks, and so much more.
• Step-by-step instructions make the drawing process approachable for aspiring artists who already have some background in drawing.
• Projects range from simple and easy chibis to more detailed scenes with multiple characters in action poses.
• Also included are tips for developing your own style, while looking to common styles for inspiration.
• Templates at the end of the book allow for easy practice of character faces and poses.

With everything you need to start in the world of manga, The Art of Drawing Manga is your ultimate guide to creating your own characters and developing your own original manga books and stories.

The Collector’s Series offers approachable, step-by-step art instruction for a variety of mediums and subjects, such as drawing, oil, acrylic, watercolor, cartooning, calligraphy, and more. Perfect for beginning artists, each title features artist tips for drawing or painting anything and everything from people, animals, and still life to flowers, trees, and landscapes.

Author Biography

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.

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