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Author
Publisher
Impact
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
In the jam-packed pages of Manga Crash Course, popular YouTube artist Mina "Mistiqarts" Petrovic shares with you all the techniques you need to create not just manga figures and faces, but full characters and scenes. After learning the basics for drawing and coloring eyes, hands, feet and other body parts, you'll move on to facial expressions, hair and clothes--the things that will make your characters stand out from the rest.
Author
Publisher
Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
c2014
Language
English
Description
Drawing the manga way never goes out of fashion, as this brand new how-to title will demonstrate. As popular as when it first appeared in the 1950s, manga offers adults and older kids endless possibilities for creating worlds of their own. This colorful book explains the tools needed, the different manga styles, the use of perspective in figures, and shows how to create different poses, how to convey emotion, and how to develop different characters...
Author
Publisher
Sixth&Spring Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Nothing brings anime artists more satisfaction than creating their own original characters. ... [A]uthor Christopher Hart shows how to do just that by breaking down the basics of creating engaging and imaginative anime characters. Using simple templates as a starting point, artists will learn how to make a wide range of wholly original anime characters emerge."--Cover flap.
Author
Publisher
Book House, a Salariya imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"From a Neko girl with catlike ears and a tail to a skateboarder poised to perform tricks, this cool guide explains how to capture proportionally accurate, personality-filled characters. Budding artists will get the knowledge and inspiration they need to master simple techniques for inking, drawing basic poses, working in various styles, creating creases and folds, and more."--Publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"With titles ranging from Attack on Titan to Pokémon, manga is a billion-dollar industry with millions of fans worldwide. Readers will love this step-by-step guide to drawing characters that resemble the Japanese comics and anime they love. In this book, fans can learn how to draw their own manga characters and join in on the fun. Manga Art for Beginners explores the basics, like how to draw faces and eyes, and gradually shows how to get into more...
Author
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
In Draw Manga Style, artist and online art educator Scott Harris shows you the key principles of drawing anime and manga-starting with the fundamentals, then illustrating how to create a wide variety of characters-by following his easy step-by-step tutorials.
Author
Series
Publisher
Search Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Anything can be drawn in the kawaii style, from animals, people, vegetables and flowers to food, vehicles and household items. Expert comic book and manga artist Yishan Li shows you how to achieve amazingly cute characters in a few simple steps. Do you want to draw a singing cactus, a cheeky camera, a crying onion, or a playful panda? The choice is yours!"--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Search Press Limited
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Manga artist Yishan Li teaches you to transform simple shapes into eyes, mouths, hairstyles and fully formed manga faces. There are 38 exercises to choose from including 18 complete manga faces, or you can use the facial features as building blocks to create your own unique characters. Each project starts with a few basic outlines and progresses into a finished drawing in eight easy steps; a final coloured version shows you how to develop your artwork...
Author
Publisher
Sirius Publishing, a division of Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"In this stylishly packaged, full-color book you'll find everything you need to know about drawing manga characters - from cute chibi fairies and mini-monsters to goliath samurais and action heroines. Whatever your ability, I Can Draw Manga will teach you to create dynamic and unique figures by following its step-by-step drawing projects."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Drawing with Christopher Hart, an imprint of Get Creative 6
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Basic shapes are key to drawing just about anything, and anime is no exception. Loaded with more than 100 step-by-step demonstrations starting with simple shapes, this book shows readers how to draw faces, figures, hairstyles, emotions, gestures, poses, fashions and more. Readers will enjoy getting started today with these fun and useful techniques for turning basic shapes into full-fledged characters in the anime style"--
Author
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Open your sketch book and begin to doodle and create in your favorite anime styles with this step-by-step drawing instructional handbook for kawaii (cute) and chibi (small) people, animals, mystical creatures, food, and more. Just starting with illustrating? Drawing Chibi is the perfect guide for beginners and budding artists alike. Start with simple illustrations like an usagi (bunny), same (shark), and aisukurimu (ice cream) before moving on to...
Author
Publisher
Impact
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Manga artist and popular YouTuber, Mina "MISTIQARTS" Petrovíc, helps you bring your wildest manga fantasies to life. Let your creativity loose as you learn how to draw hair that glows like a rainbow, animals that take human form, strange and outrageous scenery, and so much more. Following a friendly, step-by-step approach, you'll learn how to achieve the sleek, beautifully simple look of manga with a fantasy twist in no time"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A first-ever collection of Junji Itō's artworks, featuring over 130 images from his bestselling manga titles along with rare works. This sublime collection includes all of Itō's unforgettable illustrations in both black-and-white and color, from Tomie's dreadful beauty to the inhuman spirals of 'Uzumaki'. Includes an interview focused on Itō's art technique as well as commentary from the artist on each work.
Author
Publisher
Book House, a Salariya imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The Art of Drawing Manga: Heroes & Villains is a step-by-step guide to creating heroic and villainous characters in the hugely popular manga style. Easy-to-follow instructions and striking, detailed illustrations will introduce beginners to key concepts such as perspective and materials. The projects gently guide the reader step-by-step so that they can create stunning images of a wide array of characters, including sorcerers, warriors and robots....
Author
Publisher
IMPACT Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Make your dream of drawing Japanese-style manga a reality with Manga Academy! This book, loaded with Chihiro Howe's delightfully simple techniques, teaches all you need to know to get started creating your own manga. Learn tips for selecting the best materials and tools, how to design manga characters, coloring and inking techniques, how to tell a compelling story, and much more. Features 10 step-by-step full manga character demonstrations, as well...
Publisher
New DesignOriginals
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"There is a whole manga universe waiting for youngsters to draw! Draw Your Own Manga World is a step-by-step guide to drawing different manga characters and the accessories that define their worlds. Learn how to draw a whole bunch of characters, each living in their own manga-themed world, featuring clothing and accessories, different hair styles (curly hair, straight hair, updos, braids, and buns), cute pets, mascots - in the form of matching chibi...
Author
Publisher
Book House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Art of Drawing Manga: Monsters & Pets is a step-by-step guide to creating terrifying, cool and adorable creatures in the hugely popular manga style. Easy-to-follow instructions and striking, detailed illustrations will introduce beginners to key concepts such as perspective and materials. The projects gently guide the reader step-by-step so that they can create stunning images of a wide array of characters, including demons, mermaids and cats. This...
Author
Publisher
Arcturus
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Create adorable kawaii characters with this easy-to-follow drawing book! Originating in Japan, the kawaii art style literally translates as 'cute' and turns people, animals and even food into lovable characters. Hello Kitty, Pikachu and Pusheen are all kawaii characters, and the style is as popular as ever. By following simple step-by-step instructions, children can learn to draw a sleepy koala, a cheeky doughnut, a shy puppy, or a whole plate of...
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