Mina “Mistiqarts” Petrović - Manga Crash Course Fantasy: How to Draw Anime and Manga, Step-by-Step

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I dedicate this work to my muses, who helped and sticked by me in the darkest of times: Laura, Brandy and Cynthia, who appreciated me even in times I doubted my own strength and talent. You are the most amazing, powerful gang of gals, and I can only be honored to be your friend.

Chapter 1
Getting Started

Chapter 2
Basics

Chapter 3
Details

Chapter 4
Putting It All Together

What You Need

Drawing Supplies

eraser

HB or mechanical pencils

ruler

smooth, heavy-weight drawing paper

Inking & Coloring Supplies

alcohol-based markers

black and colored inks

colored pencils

crayons

fine-line markers

liquid eraser

nibs and nib holders

paint brushes

permanent markers

watercolor paints

Fantasy genre inspiration is all around us, from board games and video games to the legends and myths of fairy tales, and, of course, manga and anime. In manga, fantasy characters and creatures play roles in a unique adventure, sometimes representing the same stories over and over again but in a different way each time.

The fantasy genre has many sub-genres of its own. Sub-genres can include medieval themes, steampunk worlds and fairy realms. Some even have futuristic environments.

In this book, we will embark on an epic adventure together! You will learn how to draw fantasy manga creatures and characters, how to design the worlds they inhabit, and how to put them together into a story scene.

Get readyyour crash course to drawing manga fantasy starts now!

In this chapter we will cover the basic manga tools, as well as how to use them and make them last. Creating manga takes just a few simple steps, so you will learn all you need to know about getting started. We will conquer your drawing fears together, plus learn how to ink your work and make your manga from scratch. Lets begin!

Mimi is the mysterious Shrine Priestess. She is also the human form of the two-tailed fox. Mimi will encourage you to fight on and use the magic of imagination.

Maya is the protector of the two-tailed fox. She uses the magic of art and illusions. Her symbol is a paint brush. She will lead you through this adventure with her friends.

Small Fox Mimi will help to guide you along the way, doing her best to make you smile the entire time.

Marco is the brave knight who, just like you, is striving to improve and learn. That is why his symbol is the toughest tool to masterthe inking pen.

When trouble comes along, you can count on Big Mimi to jump to the rescue to help you fight monsters and your fears.

Fantasy manga requires the same basic tools as any manga illustration or manga panel. Tools can be categorized by their purpose.

You can use regular school pencils or the mechanical kind. However, it is not recommended to use soft lead pencils for setting up manga lines. Usually the role of a pencil is to simply set up a sketch before proceeding to the inking part of the process.

Erasers are an important tool for drawing manga. It is best to use the type that are all one color, since multicolored erasers tend to smudge up the pencil lines you will want to erase eventually.

Papers with weight heavier than 90-lbs. (190gsm) are advisable for any type of manga art, especially when working with a lot of ink or watercolors. (Thin papers will buckle under a lot of water or ink.) Smooth papers are advisable for marker illustrations and thin layers of watercolors. Heavy-duty papers also work well for watercolors, but tend to have a rough texture.