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Stands out from the crowd! -
Sketching Manga-Style is the first installment in this series of How to Draw Manga books. This book covers many basic subjects, from drawing Manga-Styled head and figure to creating truly dynamic Manga characters. But what makes this book stand out from the crowd is the inclusion of step-by-step demonstrations with b/w photos of Manga Artist as they proceed sketching characters.
The book is divided into four chapters:
Chapter 1: Sketching While Planning
- Differences between Standard Sketching and Manga Sketching
- A Look at the Manga Sketch Frontline Part 1
- A Look at the Manga Sketch Frontline Part 2
- Manga Sketching Forms the Foundation of Planning
Chapter 2: The Fundamentals in Sketching a Face Manga-Style
- The Basics of Sketching a Face Layout (Using Circles and X's)
- Reduction of the Head Rendered using a Circle and X Layout
- The Steps in Drawing a Face
- The Basics in Drawing the Head
- The Face's Musculature, and Expressions
Chapter 3: The Fundamentals in Drawing a Figure Manga-Style
- The Backbone Forms the Base of Composition
- The Steps in Drawing a Figure
- Guideline Defining the Backbone from the Front
- Standing Poses and the Center of Gravity
- The Body's Structure
- Distinguishing the Genders
- Makeup of the Primary Joints and Movement
Chapter 4: From Sketch to Design
- The Fundamentals of Stylization
- Character Design Techniques Using Stylization
- Techniques for Designing Distinctive Characters
- Chibi Characters: The Reality behind Key Poses
- Composition Techniques: Imaging a Box
- Enhancing a Character's Appeal: Techniques in Designing Characters
- Drawing Dynamic Poses
- Cover Character Designing Frontline
- Coloration Improvement Techniques
- Artists Discuss the True Nature of Manga Sketching
Chapter one is an introductory chapter which intend to demonstrate what Manga sketching is all about, including two demonstrations, one by Kazuaki Morita and another by Takehiko Matsumoto. If after those, you don't want to draw your own characters, you can put this book away. Chapter two and three are mow traditional instructional guides with lot of step by step samples. Chapter four briefly includes tips about character design, covering body proportions, perspective, clothing, and action poses. This chapter concludes with a demonstration of how the artist colored the cover illustration
In all, this book is great resource for aspiring Manga artists. But be warned, you won't be able to put this book away.
Other books in the series:
How To Draw Manga: Sketching Manga-Style Volume 2
Volume 3: Unforgettable Characteristics
Volume 4: All About Perspective
Volume 5: Sketching Props
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This volume offers a brand-new "sketching to plan" tin can crammed full of sketching fundamentals for you to use when creating your own manga, as well as suggestions and ideas to help your artwork improve. This book is a brilliantly condensed can of artwork, jam-packed with a wide range of styles, ranging from renditions that are realistic without being slavishly naturalisitc to stylized "abstracted" and "exxagerated" renditions.
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Customer Review for this product :
Stands out from the crowd! - Sketching Manga-Style is the first installment in this series of How to Draw Manga books. This book covers many basic subjects, from drawing Manga-Styled head and figure to creating truly dynamic Manga characters. But what makes this book stand out from the crowd is the inclusion of step-by-step demonstrations with b/w photos of Manga Artist as they proceed sketching characters.
The book is divided into four chapters:
Chapter 1: Sketching While Planning
- Differences between Standard Sketching and Manga Sketching
- A Look at the Manga Sketch Frontline Part 1
- A Look at the Manga Sketch Frontline Part 2
- Manga Sketching Forms the Foundation of Planning
Chapter 2: The Fundamentals in Sketching a Face Manga-Style
- The Basics of Sketching a Face Layout (Using Circles and X's)
- Reduction of the Head Rendered using a Circle and X Layout
- The Steps in Drawing a Face
- The Basics in Drawing the Head
- The Face's Musculature, and Expressions
Chapter 3: The Fundamentals in Drawing a Figure Manga-Style
- The Backbone Forms the Base of Composition
- The Steps in Drawing a Figure
- Guideline Defining the Backbone from the Front
- Standing Poses and the Center of Gravity
- The Body's Structure
- Distinguishing the Genders
- Makeup of the Primary Joints and Movement
Chapter 4: From Sketch to Design
- The Fundamentals of Stylization
- Character Design Techniques Using Stylization
- Techniques for Designing Distinctive Characters
- Chibi Characters: The Reality behind Key Poses
- Composition Techniques: Imaging a Box
- Enhancing a Character's Appeal: Techniques in Designing Characters
- Drawing Dynamic Poses
- Cover Character Designing Frontline
- Coloration Improvement Techniques
- Artists Discuss the True Nature of Manga Sketching
Chapter one is an introductory chapter which intend to demonstrate what Manga sketching is all about, including two demonstrations, one by Kazuaki Morita and another by Takehiko Matsumoto. If after those, you don't want to draw your own characters, you can put this book away. Chapter two and three are mow traditional instructional guides with lot of step by step samples. Chapter four briefly includes tips about character design, covering body proportions, perspective, clothing, and action poses. This chapter concludes with a demonstration of how the artist colored the cover illustration
In all, this book is great resource for aspiring Manga artists. But be warned, you won't be able to put this book away.
Other books in the series:
How To Draw Manga: Sketching Manga-Style Volume 2
Volume 3: Unforgettable Characteristics
Volume 4: All About Perspective
Volume 5: Sketching Props
Check Best Price Here
More Detailed Product Description
This volume offers a brand-new "sketching to plan" tin can crammed full of sketching fundamentals for you to use when creating your own manga, as well as suggestions and ideas to help your artwork improve. This book is a brilliantly condensed can of artwork, jam-packed with a wide range of styles, ranging from renditions that are realistic without being slavishly naturalisitc to stylized "abstracted" and "exxagerated" renditions.
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