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Illustration Studio: Beginning Manga

An interactive guide to learning the art of manga illustration
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Illustration Studio: Beginning Manga by Sonia Leong is an engaging guide designed to help aspiring illustrators create unique manga art. The book offers step-by-step projects, creative prompts, and practical tips that teach key drawing, inking, and colouring techniques. Starting with an introduction to essential tools and materials, readers are guided through exercises and practice pages that encourage creativity and skill development.
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This book is ideal for beginner manga artists and illustrators interested in developing their craft through interactive projects and practical exercises.

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Enjoy prompts, tips, and step-by-step projects as you learn the basics of drawing manga with this interactive book!

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Learn to illustrate and create unique manga art in this fun and engaging, step-by-step book. Beginning Manga treats aspiring illustrators to a fun, interactive learning experience with a variety of creative prompts, tips, exercises, and engaging step-by-step projects.

Starting with an introduction to tools and materials, readers learn new drawing and inking techniques, as well as how to work with colour thanks to a variety of simple step-by-step projects and prompts designed to spark creativity and inspire artists to create unique manga worlds of their own.

Included are templates and practice pages to assist with developing one's craft, in addition to brainstorming, sketching, and collecting project inspiration. All of this and more make Beginning Manga the perfect resource for aspiring manga artists and illustrators.

Series: Illustration Studio

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781633220751

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Walter Foster Publishing

Illustration: 175 color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Sonia Leong is a professional comic artist and illustrator who specializes in anime and manga. Her more than 80 published works include graphic novels, instructional art books, magazines, and film and television projects. Sonia also teaches manga workshops and exhibits her artwork throughout the world. Learn more at www.fyredrake.net.

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