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The secrets and techniques of shoujo manga, the popular style of
Japanese animation that is based on stories related to peer
pressure, friendship, and romance, are revealed in a guide that
includes information on the unique stylistic characteristics of the
style and tips on drawing different character types.
Anatomy and art combine in this incredibly detailed manga drawing
guide that offers an in-depth look at the human body. Manga artists
of every level will benefit from this essential anatomical
overview. Step-by-step instructions bring manga characters to life
and provide a clearly defined and easy-to-follow art course on the
human body. With more than 1,500 highly-detailed drawings and
useful tips from a manga artist actually working in the business,
this book is a self-contained art class in a single volume. In this
book, the body is covered head-to-toe--from various angles and
positions with versions for men, women and children all provided.
How to Create Manga: Drawing the Human Body is a must-have for
budding manga artists and an essential reference for experienced
artists looking to hone their ability to draw certain parts of
their characters with greater accuracy. Tuttle's How to Create
Manga series guides users through the process of reaching a
professional-looking final drawing through actual sketch
progressions, practical tips and common missteps to avoid. Other
books in the series include How to Create Manga: Drawing Facial
Expressions, How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and Accessories
and How to Create Manga: Drawing Action Scenes and Characters.
Following in the successful paw and hoof prints of The Daily Zoo:
Volume One comes another exotic menagerie of creative fauna from
Hollywood artist Chris Ayers. The Daily Zoo 2 offers more furry and
feathered friends along with continuing reflections on his life as
an artist and cancer survivor. And, as with Volume 1 and perhaps
more so, regardless of your artistic experience, this book will
leave you inspired to grab the nearest pencil, pen, brush or crayon
and start drawing ... for fun and perhaps as a way to bring
healing!
Be prepared for an exciting, vibrant and different approach to
using acrylics. With infectious energy and enthusiasm, Hashim Akib
shows how acrylics can be used in unusual, surprising ways to
create beautiful paintings full of life, atmosphere and colour.
Step-by-step demonstrations, exercises and expert advice illustrate
his simple, yet effective techniques and there are many inspiring
examples of what can be achieved. This extensive book details
step-by-step projects that include urban landscapes, pet portraits
and abstracts. Neither beginners nor more experienced artists will
want to be without this book.
Take time to relax and clear your mind with this beautiful
pocket-sized book of intricate patterns to colour in. As you choose
your colours and start to bring the pattern to life you will find
yourself entering a deeply peaceful state, completely focused on
creating your unique picture. Art therapy at its simplest; focus on
colouring in your picture and forget about the cares and stresses
of the day. You can colour in as little or as much as you like,
taking your time to develop your picture the way you want it. Start
colouring today and enjoy the still, quiet voice of calm this
simple meditative practice will bring.
Are you interested in using Copic markers to take your art to the
next level? Learn all about Copic marker colouring techniques from
professional manga artists who know all the tricks of the trade!
Considered the cream of the crop when it comes to markers, Copic
are beloved by artists around the world for their smooth and
vibrant colours. If you're new to the markers, there's no need to
be intimidated when you have this informative guide with you every
step of the way! You'll start off by learning basic techniques,
including blending, mixing, and layering colour. Next, you'll
discover how to use Copic markers to create texture when colouring
skin, hair, clothing, and scenery. Dozens of illustrations from
talented manga artists are broken down into step-by-step
instructions, allowing you to implement the same colouring
techniques in your own work. Along the way, you'll find countless
tips and tricks for getting the most out of your markers - you'll
even learn how to fix mistakes!
This is the definitive instructional guide to the art of botanical
illustration, published in association with The Society of
Botanical Artists and featuring detailed step-by-step
demonstrations by members of the Society. Botanical illustration
has been a popular art form for many centuries, with its appealing
traditions of detail and beauty. This beautifully illustrated book
covers all aspects of the subject and is an essential book for all
serious students of botanical painting. The book includes useful
information about materials, basic plant anatomy, flower and leaf
shapes, and then explores the techniques for drawing and coloured
pencil work, as well as painting with watercolour and gouache.
Subjects include exotic and common plants, flowers, fruit and
vegetables, as well as flowers in the garden. Packed with
step-by-step demonstrations and stunning illustrations, this is an
inspiring, practical guide, as well as a visual treat.
An exhibition catalogue of an installation by Andy Goldsworthy at
the Margaret Harvey Gallery, St Albans.
Illustrator and concept artist Devin Elle Kurtz shares her journey,
from childhood ambitions to be an artist and finding the best
educational fit, to working in the industry as she continues to
develop her craft. The Art of Devin Elle Kurtz bursts with the
stunning color, light, and storytelling that Devin has mastered,
using traditional and digital methods. This is a unique opportunity
to learn from a young industry professional. Devin recalls
navigating educational opportunities, looking for the combination
of formal classes and personal study that suited her needs. Color
and light play a huge part - whether she uses traditional or
digital techniques - and specially commissioned tutorials give
aspiring artists the chance to sample her methods while evolving
their skills. Readers will also enjoy the intriguing subject of
storytelling, as Devin explores the themes that feature the most in
her own work, including where they originated from. These insights
and reflections are not only fascinating, but also help readers
unlock their own authentic storytelling potential. Devin has been
handpicked to join the ranks of superstar artists who have produced
their Art of... books with 3dtotal Publishing, creating the unique
blend of advice, tutorials, inspiration, and galleries that we love
to see.
Expand your colour confidence with a comprehensive dictionary of
colour combinations! Colour combinations are made simple with this
helpful reference that includes endless amounts of colour palettes
for artists to perfect their colour selection every time.
Simply magical manga in watercolor! Learn how to create beautiful
manga art from pencil sketch to finished painting, with this
comprehensive guide. As the popularity of Manga art continues to
soar, manga and comic book artist Lisa Santrau shows beginners how
to create subtle and beautiful manga pictures using pencil and
watercolors - the simplest of art materials. Lisa explains the
materials and tools needed and then explores the fundamentals of
how to draw manga - from color theory and breaking down drawings
into basic shapes, to body proportions and faces for both classic
manga and chibi manga figures. You will learn how to sketch, how to
create depth in your work with shading, and a range of watercolor
techniques including washes, wet-on-wet and layering, as well as
special techniques involving masking fluid and an innovative 'film'
technique for creating texture and patterns. The exercises that
follow the basics explore a wide range of techniques including
manga poses, hair and eyes, then learn about backgrounds, textures,
gradients and more. Finally, there are 12 step-by-step painting
projects to perfect your manga art skills, with downloadable
templates if you want to skip the drawing and get straight to the
painting. The projects are varied and fun, and comprise: Sweet
chibi girl on a slice of cake, using the dry technique Steampunk
chibis against a bright background, using the wet-on-wet technique
Chibi sorcerer's apprentice in a flying teacup, with a galaxy
background Chibi Harry, aka a world-famous wizard, teaching you
character design Young girl framed by a romantic floral design,
using a monochrome palette Sailor boy in a symbolic sun circle,
created with masking fluid Girl in a kimono backlit by a window
with flowers, using the white of the paper Historical heroine in a
voluminous ballgown, using the film technique Melancholic
schoolgirl against a fluorescent background, with the film
technique Silhouette in the evening sunset, using the wet-on-wet
technique Food overload boy in the land of plenty, featuring
surface textures Girl's face with expressive eyes, exploring cool
versus warm colors This easy-to-follow book by the creator of the
popular Mechanical Princess comics, contains all you need to
successfully paint your own watercolor manga art.
91 designs for workable projects: abstract patterns in both straight-line and curve; men and women in characteristic 1920s garb; geometrically stylized birds, trees and animals; and more. Intermediate to advanced level. 60 plates.
Creating Professional Characters: Develop Spectacular Designs from
Basic Concepts is an inspiring and informative exploration of how
popular professional character designers take the basic concept of
a character in a production brief and develop these ideas into an
original, high-quality design. Suitable for student and
professional character designers alike, this book focuses on how to
approach your character designs in ways that ensure the target
audience and production needs are met while still creating fun,
imaginative characters. This visually appealing book includes
twenty thorough tutorials guiding you through the design and
decision making processes used to create awesome characters.
Replicating the processes used in professional practice today, this
book demonstrates the types of brief a professional designer might
receive, the iterative design process used to explore the brief,
the influence of production feedback on the final design, and how
final designs are presented to clients. This detailed, enlightening
book is an excellent guide to creating incredible imaginative
characters suitable for your future professional projects.
Stimulating, informative guide by noted teacher covers painting technique, painting from life, materials (paints, varnishes, oils and mediums, grounds, etc.), a painter's training, more. Expert analysis of work of Velasquez, Reynolds, Gainsborough, Hals, Rembrandt, etc. 64 photos. 5 line drawings.
Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine
bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from
professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts
worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on creating
diverse characters, enabling you to explore the processes and
decision making that go into creating amazing characters. Learn new
ways to develop your own ideas, and discover from the artists what
it is like to work for prolific animation studios such as Disney,
Warner Bros., and DreamWorks. Renowned character designer and
visual development artist Taraneh Karimi creates the cover for this
issue, alongside a step-by-step tutorial to show readers how she
goes about creating her stunning work.
Get lost in your creativity with 365 Days of Drawing, a thoughtful
and inspiring art journal designed to help you carve out moments of
self-expression. Lorna shows you that drawing does not have to be
scary - it can be done with any materials, in any colour, in any
style and can be done anywhere. Each activity has been given a
loose category: imagination, tutorial, relaxation, colour theory
and observational, so that you can practice a broad range of
drawing skills. Each 'theme' is designed to expand your creative
skills and spark the artist within. With helpful prompts and pages
that encourage you to try new materials to draw with, 365 Days of
Drawing is guaranteed to stir your imagination and put a little
creativity into every single day.
Sketches and drawings are the foundations of great art, where
thoughts and concepts first come to life as an image. In Sketching
from the Imagination: Characters, fifty talented artists share
their sketches, inspirations, and approaches to creating
characters. This book is a visually stunning collection packed with
useful tips and creative insights--an invaluable resource that will
inspire artists of all abilities.
From the author of the best-selling art book, Pure Watercolour
Painting and guest judge on Channel 5's Watercolour Challenge,
Peter Cronin. Sketching is more than just drawing quickly. It is
training your eye and hand to work together, to respond immediately
and naturally to the scene before you. Starting from a clear,
simple method to bring all the senses into play, successful author
and acclaimed artist Peter Cronin shows the reader how to bring
artistry and economy to their sketching; making for swift and
impressive results. Whether sketching as the basis for painting, or
simply for pleasure, this book teaches the reader all they need to
know. Numerous simple step-by-step exercises as well as larger
projects lead the complete beginner through the book, building
towards more complex and rewarding artworks. The book teaches how
to sketch with a range of media, starting from graphite pencil and
including information and exercises on charcoal, pen and ink and
others. In the best-selling Absolute Beginner series, this book is
suitable for absolutely everybody who wants to take their sketching
skills further and become an accomplished artist.
Learn the skills to set any scene or capture any mood. With this
book, your manga drawings will spring to life and leap off the
page! Drawing Action Scenes and Characters is most suited to
digital artists, but the tips and techniques in this book are
applicable to illustrators of all schools and persuasions. No
matter where you're at in your development as a manga master, this
companion volume helps bring your skills to the next level. Follow
along through the forty mini-lessons, created and guided by experts
tapping into years of experience in the Japanese animation and
entertainment industries. Open new pathways to your visual
storytelling possibilities as your characters find themselves in
increasingly complex and compellingly rendered scenarios. Tuttle's
How to Create Manga series guides users through the process of
reaching a professional-looking final drawing through actual sketch
progressions, practical tips and caution on common missteps to
avoid. Other books in the series include How to Create Manga:
Drawing the Human Body, How to Create Manga: Drawing Facial
Expressions and How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and
Accessories.
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