Drawing: Manga

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Develop your drawing and storytelling skills to create your own manga book with guidance from accomplished artist Jeannie Lee. This comprehensive guide covers essential techniques for crafting captivating manga artwork and narratives. It begins with an introduction to drawing basics, including art tools, the basic shapes method, shading, coloring, composition, and perspective. Step-by-step projects featuring specific characters simplify the learning process, serving as both lessons and inspiration for your own manga creations. You'll learn to draw heads, hair, facial features, and full bodies, followed by in-depth exploration of character development and story creation. The book offers insights into finding inspiration for character designs and story ideas, along with techniques for script writing, thumbnailing, penciling, inking, producing special effects, and lettering. With practice, you’ll be equipped to apply your skills and complete your own manga book. Designed for beginners, this guide is part of the How to Draw & Paint series, which provides easy-to-follow instructions and introduces artists to essential tools and materials. With clear lessons on drawing, coloring, composition, and storytelling, you’ll be well on your way to mastering the art of manga.