Learn to Draw Manga Faces for Kids: Learn to draw with easy-to-follow drawing lessons in a manga story!

by Yuyu Kouhara

Overview

In this fun, instructional graphic novel, follow the creative journey of aspiring manga artist Lemon-chan to learn key lessons on how to draw faces and expressions to create exciting manga characters.

Learn alongside Lemon-chan as she’s guided by her cousin Momji, a professional artist who teaches her the ins and out of how to draw:
 

• Facial proportions and features
• Hairstyles
• Faces from many angles and perspectives
• Facial expressions

Perfect for beginning artists and fans of anime and manga, Learn to Draw Manga Faces for Kids shows you how to build the skills you need to draw and create your own manga characters and stories.

The Drawing Manga for Beginners manga series offers kids ages 8 and up fun, easy lessons in how to draw manga characters, from the basics, to figures and poses, to faces and expressions. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780760386217
Publisher:	Quarry Books
Publication date:	10/17/2023
Series:	Drawing Manga for Beginners
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	168
File size:	41 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Based in Japan, Yuyu Kouhara is an illustrator who specializes in social games and publishing. She is also active as a comics artist. Find her on Twitter @k0uhara.
 
Based in Japan, Yuyu Kouhara is an illustrator who specializes in social games and publishing. She is also active as a comics artist. Find her on Twitter @k0uhara.

Table of Contents

Prologue
The Main Characters
Chapter 1 Let’s Draw Faces
Part 1: Eyes
Part 2: Around the Eyes
Part 3: The Nose
Part 4: The Mouth
Part 5: Shape of the Face
Part 6: The Neck
Part 7: Hairstyles
How to Draw Hair Well
Ideas for Accessories
Why Do You Need Rough Sketches?
Chapter 2 Let’s Add the Details
How to Differentiate Characters According to Their Personality
Lemon-Chan's Original Characters
Placing Facial Features
Sample Faces for Different Genders and Ages
Choosing a Style and Genre
How to Draw Faces at an Angle
How to Draw Profiles
How to Draw 3D Faces
Tips on Differentiating Various Expressions
Expression Tips:
1: Smiles
2: Crying
3: Angry
4: Shock
5: Disappointment
6: Sulky Face
7: Troubled
8: Cool and Smug
9: Evil Face (Plotting or Wicked Expressions)
10: Deadpan
Creating Distinct Characters
Epilogue