Sweatdrop Studios - Draw Manga

Step-by-Steps, Character Construction, and Projects from the Masters

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Published 2018--IMM Lifestyle Books

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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publishers and copyright holders.

The character designs contained herein are copyrighted by Sweatdrop Studios. Readers may make copies of these designs for personal use. The designs themselves, however, are not to be duplicated for resale or distribution under any circumstances. Any such copying is a violation of copyright law.

ISBN 978-1-5048-0101-0

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Sweatdrop Studios, author. | Leong, Sonia, editor.

Title: Draw manga / Sweatdrop Studios.

Description: Mount Joy, PA : IMM Lifestyle Books, [2018] | Includes index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2018020969 | ISBN 9781504801010 (softcover)

Subjects: LCSH: Comic books, strips, etc.--Japan--Technique. | Cartooning--Technique. | Figure drawing--Technique.

Classification: LCC NC1764.5.J3 S93 2018 | DDC 741.5/6952--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018020969

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This book has been published with the intent to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter within. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, the authors and publisher expressly disclaim any responsibility for any errors, omissions, or adverse effects arising from the use or application of the information contained herein.

Sonia Leong Sweatdrop Editor, Author of Beginning Manga and The Complete Guide to Drawing Manga

Introduction; Tutorials: Head, Figures and Proportion, Action Lines and Poses, Clothing; Step-by-Step Creations: Male Child Alternative 1, Teenage Female; Projects from the Masters: Colored Markers

Selina Dean

Tools and Equipment; Tutorials: Faces and Expressions, Figures (Exaggerated Proportion Sets), Action Line examples, Clothing example, Accessories, Chibis/Super-Deformed Characters; Step-by-Step Creations: Female Child, Teenage Male Alternative 2; Projects from the Masters: Watercolors, Colored Pencils Alternative

Hayden Scott-Baron

Tutorials: Action Lines and Poses examples, Clothing example, Lighting, Color Theory; Step-by-Step Creations: Teenage Male, Adult Male Alternative 2, Adult Female Alternative 2; Projects from the Masters: Pen and Ink

Laura Watton

Tutorials: Hair, Hands and Feet, Clothing examples, Accessories examples; Step-by-Step Creations: Female Child Alternative 2, Adult Female; Projects from the Masters: Watercolors Alternative, Colored Pencils

Emma Vieceli

Tutorials: Eyes, Interaction, Clothing examples; Step-by-Step Creations: Male Child, Teenage Female Alternative 2, Adult Male; Projects from the Masters: Pen and Ink Alternative

Sam Brown Adult Female Alternative 1

Carrie Dean Teenage Female Alternative 1

Niki Hunter Adult Male Alternative 1

Aleister Kelman Teenage Male Alternative 1

Morag Lewis Female Child Alternative 1

Wing Yun Man Male Child Alternative 2

Manga is a word which is becoming well known throughout the world. Literally, it is the Japanese word for comics. But comics is not an adequate description of what manga truly is. Manga encompasses all story genres not only are there action-adventures, as in the majority of American comics, but there are romances, instructional booklets, and soap opera dramas. Manga can be aimed at all audiences, from schoolboys to housewives. Sequential art from Japan and East Asia has developed many forms of expression, style and dynamism so much so, that it has become an art form in itself.

This book will teach you how to draw in this unique comic style. While there are myriad ways to depict a character depending on the story and the audience, there are certain ways of drawing which stand out as being quintessentially manga. Large, expressive eyes are among the top traits. Another would be voluminous, shiny hair. Exaggerated proportions and facial expressions are also widely used. This book will teach you the basics of the art form, while providing many examples of different styles and interpretations.

Sweatdrop Studios is the UKs leading comic collaborative group producing original comics and illustrations in the manga style. Founded in 2002, our members have been fans of the art form for many years, producing over 80 titles and several anthologies. We are enthusiastic about manga and its moving counterpart anime (Japanese animation), and hope that more people will learn about and appreciate the beauty and energy behind the art.

This book is for beginners of all ages. While younger readers will be able to follow the visual cues, more mature readers may gain from reading our accompanying text more thoroughly as we point out tricky areas of the drawings to consider and offer handy tips a real opportunity for you to get inside the mind of the artist.

The book is organized into three sections, progressing from the absolute basics of drawing a manga character through to creating polished pieces of art in various mediums. The first section, Tutorials (see ), where we take you through the process of creating professional-standard manga artwork using watercolor, colored pencils, colored markers, and inks.

Once youve learned the basic skills, really use your imagination and try drawing your own characters. Perhaps you could go on to create your own manga story, produce a comic, or even an animation. We hope that this book inspires you to practice and develop your own innovative style. Now, lets draw manga!