Shojo Fashion Manga Art School
How to Draw Cool Looks and Characters
Format:Paperback
Publisher:F&W Publications Inc
Published:1st Nov '09
Should be back in stock very soon
This book provides a comprehensive guide to drawing fashionable shojo manga characters, featuring step-by-step demonstrations and essential techniques.
In Shojo Fashion Manga Art School, readers are guided through 20 step-by-step demonstrations that make it easy to draw stunning shojo manga characters and their fashionable outfits. This resource encourages aspiring artists to unleash their creativity while learning how to portray young characters with flair, utilizing various elements to achieve captivating results. The focus is on creating unique shojo manga clothing and characters, primarily using pencil and ink techniques.
The book is packed with valuable insights from a talented young artist, showcasing the distinctive practices of Japanese comic-book art, including stylized proportions and the striking contrast between black and white. While manga is typically published without color, Shojo Fashion Manga Art School includes some finished artwork in color to inspire readers. It covers essential techniques for drawing heads, facial features, skin tones, and hair, as well as bodies, clothing, accessories, and diverse looks.
Additionally, the book includes step-by-step chapters that guide readers in combining all these elements to create specific styles and dynamic settings. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Shojo Fashion Manga Art School offers the tools and techniques necessary to bring your shojo manga visions to life.
"Good for any age group as it's not text heavy, [and is] well written. I must say that this book is one of the nicer drawn and laid out Western How to Draw Manga books out there. Pick it up if you're into this subject and need a decent drawing book. It's one book I doubt will ever become out of print." --Manga Tutorials
"This guide contains everything you need to know to create fabulous shojo manga characters with personality." --Arts Book Mix
ISBN: 9781600611803
Dimensions: 274mm x 210mm x 11mm
Weight: 576g
144 pages