I Can Draw Manga: Step by step techniques, characters and effects

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.

By following broken-down examples and using the practice grids inside, you will learn:
• How to use basic tools and materials
• How to identify and draw different manga styles, such as shojo, kodomo and shõnen
• Techniques to draw faces, expressions and basic anatomy
• Proportions and poses
• Adding dynamic movement, including punches and power kicks

Within no time you will be able to create your own mechanical mecha characters or spectacular dragons and bring your stories to life.

ABOUT THE SERIES: I Can Draw teaches a variety of specialist drawing styles, aimed at beginners or those wishing to hone their skills. With step-by-step instructions and practice grids to try out new techniques, these full-color drawing guides will help artists bring their ideas into actuality.

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I Can Draw Manga: Step by step techniques, characters and effects

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.

By following broken-down examples and using the practice grids inside, you will learn:
• How to use basic tools and materials
• How to identify and draw different manga styles, such as shojo, kodomo and shõnen
• Techniques to draw faces, expressions and basic anatomy
• Proportions and poses
• Adding dynamic movement, including punches and power kicks

Within no time you will be able to create your own mechanical mecha characters or spectacular dragons and bring your stories to life.

ABOUT THE SERIES: I Can Draw teaches a variety of specialist drawing styles, aimed at beginners or those wishing to hone their skills. With step-by-step instructions and practice grids to try out new techniques, these full-color drawing guides will help artists bring their ideas into actuality.

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I Can Draw Manga: Step by step techniques, characters and effects

I Can Draw Manga: Step by step techniques, characters and effects

by Marc Powell, David Neal
I Can Draw Manga: Step by step techniques, characters and effects

I Can Draw Manga: Step by step techniques, characters and effects

by Marc Powell, David Neal

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Overview

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.

By following broken-down examples and using the practice grids inside, you will learn:
• How to use basic tools and materials
• How to identify and draw different manga styles, such as shojo, kodomo and shõnen
• Techniques to draw faces, expressions and basic anatomy
• Proportions and poses
• Adding dynamic movement, including punches and power kicks

Within no time you will be able to create your own mechanical mecha characters or spectacular dragons and bring your stories to life.

ABOUT THE SERIES: I Can Draw teaches a variety of specialist drawing styles, aimed at beginners or those wishing to hone their skills. With step-by-step instructions and practice grids to try out new techniques, these full-color drawing guides will help artists bring their ideas into actuality.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781398806375
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Publication date: 12/15/2020
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 23 MB
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About the Author

Marc Powell's love of comics and animation grew initially out of his work as a games tester and developed when he launched and edited the world's first Playstation 3 magazine.

David Neal has worked as an illustrator for the likes of Marvel, Lego and Disney. His understanding of manga techniques and Japanese culture in general was developed when he lived in Japan.


Marc Powell's love of comics and animation grew initially out of his work as a games tester and developed when he launched and edited the world's first Playstation 3 magazine.
David Neal has worked as an illustrator for the likes of Marvel, Lego and Disney. His understanding of manga techniques and Japanese culture in general was developed when he lived in Japan.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
How to use this book
Basic tools
Manga styles
Scale: Drawing figures
Basic stick poses
Basic anatomy
Eyes
Head shapes
Expressions
Hair
Adding Movement
Power kicks

CUTE
Dark fairy
Kigurumi Kid
Bubblegum girl
Mini-monster

ROMANCE
Angel
Kimono maiden

FANTASY
Crazy wizard
Demon
Dragon
Warrior monk

ADVENTURE

The gunfighter
Female hero
The adventurer
Martial artist

ACTION
Female cop
Heroine maid
Cyborg assassin

MECHA
Mecha team
Goliath Samurai

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