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Illustration Studio: Beginning Manga
An interactive guide to learning the art of manga illustration
Series: Illustration Studio
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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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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.
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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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