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Biografisk notat
Kensuke Okabayashi is a professional freelance illustrator and comic book artist. Kensuke received his formal training at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he earned his BFA in illustration. His is the author of Figure Drawing For Dummies and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (Manga Edition).
Get started with the powerful visual language and storytelling medium that is manga
Manga is a unique style of drawing. It's also a great way to make topics like history and politics appealing to a wide audience. Manga For Dummies teaches you the basics of drawing in the manga style. This step-by-step guide shows you how to apply the basic rules of manga figure drawing, whether you're a complete beginner or a professional artist. You'll learn how to create manga characters, from rough sketch through final rendering. Simple drawing exercises help you build and develop your skills. Plus, you can add interest and depth to your drawings with ideas and techniques from a manga pro. This book also covers how to create scripts and storyboards, so you can tell a great manga story from start to finish.
- Gather the tools you'll need—including the latest digital illustration tools
- Learn what makes manga drawing different from other illustration styles
- Create compelling characters, storylines, and visual settings
- Share your creations and be a part of the manga community on social media
If you're a fan of manga and other graphic arts and would like to start drawing your own characters and stories, this is the Dummies guide for you. Designers, artists, and writers of all skill levels are welcome!
Introduction 1
Part 1: Manga 101 7
Chapter 1: Welcome to Manga World 9
Chapter 2: Gearing Up and Getting Ready 19
Chapter 3: Drawing: Starting with the Basics 33
Part 2: To the Drawing Board 49
Chapter 4: Taking It from the Top with the Head 51
Chapter 5: Nice Bod: Manga Body Basics 91
Chapter 6: Customize and Accessorize Your Manga Character 127
Part 3: Calling All Cast Members! 159
Chapter 7: The Main Protagonists 161
Chapter 8: Those Loveable Sidekicks 183
Chapter 9: The Dreaded Villains 201
Chapter 10: Elder Figures 217
Chapter 11: Damsels in Distress 229
Chapter 12: Girl Power! Shōjo Manga 243
Part 4: Time to Go Hi-Tech. 267
Chapter 13: Designing Mechas 269
Chapter 14: Gadgets and Weapons 295
Part 5: An Advanced Case of Manga 309
Chapter 15: Putting Manga into Perspective 311
Chapter 16: Thumbnails and Scenery 329
Chapter 17: Writing a Good Story 347
Part 6: The Part of Tens 359
Chapter 18: Ten (or More) Manga Artists 361
Chapter 19: (Nearly) Ten Places to Strut Your Stuff 367
Index 377
Get a taste of manga drawing
Manga is a distinctive way to draw comics and graphic novels. Japanese in origin, this artistic medium provides an accessible way to tell any story and teach any topic. Manga For Dummies shows you how to make your imagination come to life by creating manga characters, storyboarding comics, and adding dimension to your drawings. Learn to draw manga heroes, villains, mecha, and shojo characters, complete with their accessories — and much more. Create any world you can imagine thanks to the easy instructions in this book.
Inside…
- A brief history of manga
- Gathering your materials
- What makes manga different
- Drawing facial expressions
- Getting to know your major protagonists
- Giving your drawing dimension
- Basic manga story writing
- Sharing your work online
Produktdetaljer
Biografisk notat
Kensuke Okabayashi is a professional freelance illustrator and comic book artist. Kensuke received his formal training at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, where he earned his BFA in illustration. His is the author of Figure Drawing For Dummies and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (Manga Edition).