It's THE book on manga from YouTube's most popular art instruction Guru! There's more to manga than big, shiny eyes and funky hair. In these action-packed pages, graphic novelist Mark Crilley shows you step-by-step how to achieve an authentic manga style--from drawing faces and figures to laying out awesome, high-drama spreads. You'll learn how a few basic lines will help you place facial features in their proper locations and simple tricks for getting body proportions right. Plus, you'll find inspiration for infusing your work with expression, attitude and action. This is the book fans have been requesting for years, packed with expert tips on everything from hairstyles and clothing to word bubbles and sound effects, delivered in the same friendly, easy-to-follow style that has made Mark Crilley one of the "25 Most Subscribed to Gurus on YouTube." Take this opportunity to turn the characters and stories in your head into professional-quality art on the page! Packed with everything you need to make your first (or your best-ever) manga stories! - 30 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to draw faces and figures for a variety of ages and body types - Inspirational galleries featuring 101 eyes, 50 ways to draw hands, 40 hairstyles, 12 common expressions, 30 classic poses and more! - Tutorials to create a variety of realistic settings - Advanced lessons on backgrounds, inking, sequencing and layout options
This book honestly covers SOOO much stuff for an "overview" book. It is 124 pages. Figure drawing and facial expressions are covered. Clothing and folds/wrinkles are covered. We see different body types and ages. There are some pages on chibi, tips on perspective. There are "Everyday" poses and "Action" poses.
There is even a brief comics tutorial at the end.
[The only criticism I really have is the lack of People of Color. I might be an older White dude, but my daughter is Brown, and there are a LOT of Black manga and anime fans among my circle.]
Still- a fine book.
Great book for those who love Manga and Anime.
Published by Artist TSC , 6 years ago
Mastering manga, is an excellent resource guide for anyone who wants to learn how to draw anime and manga. Mark Crilley Texas time in the teaching you how to draw manga. I look forward to buying the next two books.
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