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The Mega Guide to Drawing Manga

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The Mega Guide to Drawing Manga by Samantha Gorel is a comprehensive resource for aspiring manga artists, packed with step-by-step instructions and expert tips. The book covers various aspects of creating manga, from crafting characters and developing settings to mastering the use of light and shadow. With a range of techniques and styles included, it offers invaluable guidance for both beginners and more advanced artists seeking to refine their craft.
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You might like this book if you're eager to dive into the world of manga art, whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills. It provides comprehensive guidance on manga drawing techniques, offering step-by-step instructions and practical tips to help you capture the essence of this popular art form.

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The Mega Guide to Drawing Manga

'I know nothing of Manga, but I do know a well laid- and thought-out book when I see one and this is first class.'Β Artbookreview.net

A complete course in drawing emotive and accurate figures in the distinctive manga style.

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The Mega Guide to Drawing Manga provides an essential guide to drawing manga figures.

Ideal for seasoned comic artists or complete beginners, this fantastic book is packed with clear instructions and inspiration for drawing manga figures. It begins with the basics and contains galleries of body parts, expressions, and hairstyles to inspire and encourage the reader. Along with step-by-step guides, it helps to master fundamentals such as anatomy, and hands and feet.

A range of profiles, characters, genders, and ages is included. Build up skill through drawing and inking, and then experiment using different colouring mediaβ€”including markers, watercolour, acrylics, and pencilsβ€”to achieve outstanding results.

This title was previously published as Manga - The Mega Guide (9781782210764).

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The Mega Guide to Drawing Manga by Samantha Gorel is praised for its comprehensive coverage of drawing both female and male figures with user-friendly instructions and vibrant illustrations. Readers appreciate the detailed chapters on inking, colouring, composition, and using colour, light, and shade effectively. It is seen as an inspiring resource, offering valuable advice on using various colouring mediums, making it a helpful guide for anyone starting with manga drawing.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800920866

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Search Press Ltd

Illustration: 176 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 746g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Samantha Gorel, known by her pen name Mireielle and GinmaArt online, has been drawing and demonstrating manga for over 15 years. Entirely self-taught, Samantha works as a full-time freelance manga illustrator. With no preconceptions from formal art education, she has a great and instinctive understanding of how many young artists learn to draw manga. She has a passion for connecting with her fans on an individual level and, in addition to her tutorial classes and websites, is a regular attendee and speaker at comic conventions, where she sells her comic books and artworks. Samantha lives in Madison, Wisconsin in the USA. Visit her website www.ginmaart.com

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