[PDF] The Anime And Manga Character Handbook eBook

Author : Sophie Chan
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 14,22 MB
Release : 2015-11-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 1440340234

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Create your own manga characters! The manga universe is diverse--full of cute chibis, soulful romantics, cunning villains and sassy schoolgirls. Whether you want to tell love stories, create fantasy worlds or explore the drama of everyday life, you can do it with the help of self-taught manga artist and YouTube celebrity Sophie-Chan. You'll learn to draw personality-filled characters and create unique manga stories from start to finish, even if you've never drawn manga before! Inside Manga Workshop: • 30+ start-to-finish demonstrations teach you to draw women, men and children of all ages, perspectives and personality types, including classic manga schoolgirls, the boy next door, businesswomen, rock stars and gothic vampires. • The Face. Using simple shapes, draw different eyes, noses and mouths to create endless expressions, from blushing surprise and happiness to full-blown tears--even cool hairstyles! • The Figure. Follow easy guidelines to create proportionate characters--chibis and children, high schoolers and warriors--and place them in scenes. Plus, learn the secrets to drawing accurate hands and feet, including shoes! • Color. Learn to color your manga with colored pencil, markers and digital drawing programs to reflect setting, genre, time of day and personality traits. • Bonus pages show variations on facial expressions, common poses, extra outfits and how to use each in your story, plus special drawing demos, including an angel, vampire, witch, a magical cat and Chan's own characters. Includes publishing tips, words of advice and insider secrets!

Author : TB Choi
Publisher :
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 45,57 MB
Release : 2022-08-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 0760371377

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For beginner to intermediate artists, Design Your Own Anime and Manga Characters demonstrates how to conceive and draw original characters for these popular art/entertainment genres.

Author : Clayton Overstreet
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,43 MB
Release : 2012-05-14
Category : Animation (Cinematography)
ISBN : 9781477472941

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If you know anime or even basic fantasy, you know you can get sucked out of your world and into the anime world at any time and for no particular reason. So if you think there is even a chance that you will end up trapped in an anime or already have, then sit back and enjoy. Everything you need to know to be (not become) an anime character is in this book.

Author : Christopher Hart
Publisher : Union Square & Co.
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 24,27 MB
Release : 2020-07-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 1684620236

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The first book in Christopher Hart’s bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series—How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates is the essential guide for anyone who wants to learn how to draw anime, from the world’s leading author of How To Draw books. Nothing brings anime artists more satisfaction than creating original characters to use in a comic strip or graphic novel. In this anime drawing book, bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart helps them reach this goal by providing insight into the six most popular types of anime characters: schoolgirls, schoolboys, preteens, vengeful bad guys, humorous personalities, and fantasy figures. He supplies templates for each; an extensive array of “menus” of head and body types, outfits, and accessories; and detailed, accessible, step-by-step demonstrations and drawing exercises, making this the perfect reference for anyone who wants to learn to draw anime. Plus, Hart showcases some of the best anime artists in the world for this title—including Inma R., Tabby Kink, Ayame Shiroi, Euro Pinku, and Tina Francisco. It’s the guide every would-be anime artist has been looking for! Suitable for all levels, from beginners who are just starting to learn how to draw anime, to advanced users who want to hone their skills, this is the ideal resource for all fans of anime and manga drawing. Drawing books are a perennial present to inspire young artists and a popular gift for teens. There is no greater tool than an art book to spark creativity, develop new artistic skills, and help kids and teens channel their energy towards positive self-expression.

Author : Christopher Hart
Publisher : Master Guide to Drawing Anime
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,24 MB
Release : 2020
Category : ART
ISBN : 9781684620012

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"This how-to-draw-anime book from bestselling author Christopher Hart teaches the fundamentals of drawing anime for the Romance genre using easy-to-follow, step-by-step instruction"--

Author : Sideranch,
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 38,13 MB
Release : 2022-10-11
Category : Art
ISBN : 1462923399

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This complete guide provides lessons and insights from 100 professional artists! Imagine an art class taught by 100 professional Japanese manga and anime illustrators. In much the same way, this essential guide gathers the collective knowledge, tips and techniques from over 100 anime and manga artists. The lessons cover everything from the basics of figure drawing and posing to advanced cutting-edge digital illustration and coloration techniques. The 200 step-by-step lessons include: Anatomy and body structure Facial features and expressions Drawing Clothing and accessories Digital painting and coloration techniques Composition and narrative structure And much more! Learn to Draw Exciting Anime & Manga Characters features full-color examples that focus on the ?ne details as well as the big-picture, broad-stroke basics. With over 600 sample illustrations to guide the reader, this book offers tips and techniques for traditional hand-drawing and digital design alike. This is the anime and manga drawing guide that all aspiring artists need!

Author : J.C. Amberlyn
Publisher : The Monacelli Press, LLC
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 44,23 MB
Release : 2016-05-17
Category : Art
ISBN : 1580934536

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BRING YOUR IMAGINATION TO LIFE In her second manga book, best-selling author J.C. Amberlyn focuses on favorite manga archetype characters, with a fun and lively how-to-draw book aimed at beginners. Every genre of manga has its typical characters—plucky hero and heroine; school boys and girls; funny friend/sidekick; serious warrior; young innocent; bishounen; genki girls; chibis; chibi animals; cat girls/cat boys; magical girls; adorable animals; strong/scary animals; gothic characters; fantasy characters—and they are all here along with the step-by-step drawing instructions needed to give even beginners the direction they need to create the favorite characters they can’t get enough of. A final chapter on backgrounds, scenery, and the environment will further give readers the information they need to pull everything together and create their own manga characters and the worlds they live in. Includes 23 step-by-step demonstrations and exercises. J.C. Amberlyn takes you through everything you need to know to create your favorite manga characters from Japanese comics or design your own. INCLUDES IN-DEPTH INSTRUCTION ON: INTRODUCTION What Is a Character * Creating a Manga Character * This Book * Materials and Supplies CHARACTER TYPES Manga Character Archetypes and Story Genres * Manga Character Types * Some Common Terms and Color Associations DRAWING THE HEAD AND FACE Human Heads and Faces * Noses, Ears, and Mouths * Eyes * Hair * Animals EXPRESSIONS Emotions * Accessories * Exaggerating Features * Using Fur, Feathers, and Scales * Perspective * Animal Expressions * Dragons BODIES AND GESTURES Anatomy of a Chibi, Child, Woman, and Man * Gestures * Posture, Angles, and Character Appeal * Clothing and Accessories * Wings * Animal Bodies SETTINGS, SCENES, AND SAMPLES Props * Character Design Examples * Silhouettes * Scenes * Character Sheets

Author : Junka Morozumi
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 11,57 MB
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 1462921477

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Create interesting and expressive manga characters by learning the techniques of professional artists. This volume builds on the proven three-step technique presented in the companion volume, Drawing Basic Characters. 1. Trace a simple outline of the character 2. Add clothing, facial expressions and other details using the easy-to-follow tips 3. Use color and pen to create the finished character Experienced manga artists Junka Morozumi and Tomomi Mizuna are your guides to the dazzling world of lifelike and expressive manga characters who literally leap off the page. Through expert tips and richly-illustrated, step-by-step tutorials, they help you to build your skills and confidence at the same time. Their focus is on creating a dynamic body pose and face for each character and illustration. First you are shown how to sketch a well-proportioned outline, then how to fill in supporting details--powerful dramatic expressions, clothing and actions. Bold examples portray an array of body types and faces, each capturing a different mood or action sequence. Whether your character has just won a major victory and is leaping into the air in triumph, or you want to draw the subtlety of a forlorn expression, this book will allow you to capture it. No matter what story you're telling, Drawing Dynamic Manga Characters shows you how the pros do it.

Author : Yoai
Publisher : Rock Point Gift & Stationery
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 47,47 MB
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Art
ISBN : 1631067648

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With Instagram star illustrator Yoai as your guide, Anime Art Class will teach you how to create and color your very own super-cute anime characters, step by adorable step.