{"title":"Lisa Santrau","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Lisa Santrau, an artist and author who beautifully marries the art of manga with the enchanting medium of watercolour. Known for her captivating work, Santrau offers readers and budding artists alike an insightful journey into the vibrant and expressive realm of manga art through her comprehensive guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout books, \u003cem\u003eManga Watercolor\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a refreshing take on classical manga illustration by infusing it with the soft and dreamy nuances of watercolour techniques. Whether you are an experienced artist or a curious beginner, Lisa Santrau's books serve as an inspiring resource to explore your creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer works, nestled under the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category, are not just instructional manuals but also a celebration of artistic expression. They provide step-by-step guidance, beautiful illustrations, and practical advice, making them an invaluable addition to your art book collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Lisa Santrau's collection today and bring your imagination to life with the unique blend of manga and watercolour art. Whether you're drawing characters or scenic backdrops, her books are sure to inspire your next masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"manga-watercolor-by-lisa-santrau-9781446308479","title":"Manga Watercolor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to create manga art from pencil sketch to finished painting with this comprehensive guide. Begin by exploring a wide range of techniques, including how to draw manga faces, poses, hair, and eyes. Then, dive into background textures, colours, and more. Finally, complete 12 step-by-step painting projects to perfect your manga art skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimply magical manga in watercolour! 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 watercolours—the simplest of art materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLisa explains the materials and tools needed and then explores the fundamentals of how to draw manga, from colour theory and breaking down drawings into basic shapes to body proportions and faces for both classic manga and chibi manga figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn how to sketch, create depth in your work with shading, and utilise a range of watercolour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exercises that follow the basics explore a wide range of techniques, including manga poses, hair, and eyes. You will also 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 available if you want to skip the drawing and get straight to the painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis easy-to-follow book by the creator of the popular \u003cem\u003eMechanical Princess\u003c\/em\u003e comics contains all you need to successfully paint your own watercolour manga art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lisa Santrau is a graphic designer with a focus on illustration and has worked for over 15 years in the German manga and anime scene. She has published her successful manga series \u003cem\u003eMechanical Princess\u003c\/em\u003e since 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853805736172,"sku":"9781446308479","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26080213482702.jpg?v=1759219348"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lisa-santrau.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}