Draw Manga E-Book

Sweatdrop Studios

• Herausgeber: IMM Lifestyle Books
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Seitenzahl: 111

Beschreibung

This step-by-step manga art course for beginners makes it simple to learn the creative techniques behind the most popular Japanese comic style. One hundred and forty color illustrations, plus easy-to-follow directions, are divided into three sections: basic tutorials; how to turn raw ideas into finished comics; and projects from the masters, with exhaustive detail on producing professional-grade artwork. Draw Manga covers not only traditional media such as colored markers, pencils, and watercolors, but also computer-generated manga. And there's advice on special techniques for drawing the distinctive eyes and hairstyles that are the genre's hallmark, as well as on character creation, developing a first sketch, using color and motion, sequencing, pacing, and more.

Leseprobe

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

All art is by the artists of Sweatdrop Studios, except for the following from Shutterstock: Iurii Kiliian: pages 9 (top), 11 (2nd from top); Melodist: page 110 (background); mejorana: pages 7, 8, 35, 57, 112, 126 (backgrounds); Natalia Laurel: pages 12–13, 58–59 (backgrounds); Pand P Studio: pages 12–127 (halftones); Sureeporn Teerasatean: pages 108–109 (background); Yuravector: pages 2, 9–11 (backgrounds).

Published 2018--IMM Lifestyle Books

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IMM Lifestyle Books are distributed in the UK by Grantham Book Service, Trent Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7XQ.

In North America, IMM Lifestyle Books are distributed by Fox Chapel Publishing, 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552, www.FoxChapelPublishing.com.

© 2006, 2018 by IMM Lifestyle Books, and Sweatdrop Studios

Produced under license.

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

We are always looking for talented authors. To submit an idea, please send a brief inquiry to [email protected].

Printed in Singapore

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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.

CONTRIBUTORS

HEAD CONTRIBUTORS

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

OTHER CONTRIBUTORS

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

CONTENTS

Introduction

Tools and Equipment

TUTORIALS

Head

Eyes

Faces and Expressions

Hair

Figures and Proportion

Hands and Feet

Action Lines and Poses

Interaction

Clothing

Accessories

Lighting

Color Theory

Chibis/Super-Deformed Characters

STEP-BY-STEP CREATIONS

Male Child

Female Child

Teenage Male

Teenage Female

Adult Male

Adult Female

PROJECTS FROM THE MASTERS

Watercolors

Colored Pencils

Colored Markers

Pen and Ink

Index

INTRODUCTION

“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 UK’s 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 pages 12–57), teaches you how to create a manga character from scratch – from figure work and anatomy through to accessorizing and coloring. The second section is called Step-by-Step Creations (see pages 58–107) – here we cover the popular characters in the world of manga and anime, teaching you how to create a particular character in incremental steps and offering different interpretations. The book finishes with Projects from the Masters (see pages 108–127), where we take you through the process of creating professional-standard manga artwork using watercolor, colored pencils, colored markers, and inks.

Once you’ve 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, let’s draw manga!

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Every artist has to start somewhere, and that somewhere is usually choosing the right tools and materials to draw with. No matter what your experience level, selecting the appropriate media and good-quality tools is essential to achieving the best results.

DRAWING TOOLS

PENCIL

A pencil is the most essential tool for drawing. For illustration, hard leads (H onward) are best as they don’t smudge under the normal hand movements you make while drawing. Many artists use mechanical pencils, enabling them to draw constantly without having to stop to sharpen the pencil.

ERASERS

There are two types of eraser: plastic and putty/kneaded. Plastic erasers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and are best for general use. Putty erasers are soft, and can be kneaded into different shapes, making them great for erasing small mistakes or adding detailed highlights to pencil drawings.

FINELINERS

Fineliners are pens with small plastic tips, used for technical drawing or illustration. They give a flat, consistent line and come in a variety of nib sizes. Most fineliners are disposable, but there are some more expensive brands available which are refillable and give you more choice over the ink you use in them. Fineliners are the easiest pens to ink with.

DIP PENS

Dip pens are the traditional tool for inking. They have great flexibility and variation in the lines they produce, and you can use a huge range of different inks with them. However, they are messy and not easily portable, and it takes a bit of practice to learn to control the pressure on the nib properly. Nibs need frequent cleaning while working, and need replacing regularly.

BRUSH PENS

A modern alternative to inking with a brush, brush pens are easy and clean to use. Fibertipped brush pens are cheap, firm, and easy to control, but are disposable. If you want something almost exactly like a brush, there are more expensive types with bristle tips. These usually take refill cartridges, but will still wear out eventually as the bristles can split or fray.

COLORING TOOLS

BRUSHES

When choosing brushes, make sure they’re suitable for the medium you’re using. Soft brushes are best for inks and watercolors, coarse brushes for acrylic and oil paints. Avoid really cheap brushes and brushes that have split tips.

COLORED PENCILS

Colored pencils are cheap and come in a wide range of colors and types (such as watercolor pencils or chalk pastel pencils). They are easy to use, but can be time consuming when working on large drawings. Often they work best when used to supplement other media.

WATERCOLORS

Watercolor is a water-soluble paint that comes in tubes or solid in pans. It can produce a range of effects, but needs time and practice to master. It is a cheap, easily obtainable medium used by many illustrators.

MARKERS

Favored by many manga artists, markers offer great permanence and consistency of color. Alcohol-based markers are easier to use and give better results than water-based ones, but are also more expensive. Markers are portable and quick to color with, but it requires a huge investment to get a large enough range of colors to make the most of your work.

SCREENTONE

Screentone is used to add shading to comic pages and black and white illustrations. The majority of tones available are simple “halftone” dot patterns, but there are many more abstract patterns available, and even colored tones. Screentones are self-adhesive and are applied by cutting out the shapes required with a knife and pressing them firmly onto the illustration.

COMPUTERS

Computers are used by both professionals and amateurs to create pristine-looking illustrations. Many people work with a graphics tablet: a pressure-sensitive digital pen you use on a special location-sensitive tablet. This gives artists great control despite working with an intangible digital medium. There are many types of software that give different results.

PART 1

TUTORIALS

HEAD

Although manga is a very distinct form of artwork, it is based on the fundamental skills of basic figure-drawing and knowledge of anatomy. Too often many beginners launch straight into the more famous aspects of the manga style, such as the exaggerated facial features and the lustrous hair, and upon completing their drawing realize that something does not look quite right. It is very important to have some knowledge about how the overall head of a character is put together, as it forms the “canvas” for the face, allowing you to place facial features accurately. Knowing how to construct a head from first principles will mean that you can effectively portray a character from almost any angle. The human head comes in many different sizes and shapes. However, all heads are formed from a skull, which can essentially be represented by a sphere with a lower jaw.

BUILDING BLOCKS

1. Draw a circle for the upper part of the head. Draw a cross over it, splitting the circle into quarters. The vertical line represents the center line of the head and face. The horizontal line represents the upper eye socket line.

2. Draw curved lines from the sides of the face to the bottom of the vertical line. These lines map out the chin and jaw. Draw another horizontal line in between the eyeline and the point of the chin, roughly equidistant from the two. This helps place the nose.

3. Using these lines as a rough guide for the placement of features, add in the details of the eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and neck. The ears are at a similar level to the eyes and are spaced evenly on the sides of the head. The mouth is approximately halfway between the bottom of the nose and the chin.

USEFUL TIPS

Note that the strength and length of the curve can vary for different faces, depending on how far you extend the vertical center line.

These guidelines are intended as a rough way of placing facial features. Depending on the type of character you are drawing, their features can extend beyond these lines.

For a male face, make the neck thicker, the eyes narrower, the nose longer, and the jawline more angular. Don’t forget the Adam’s apple!

When drawing a child, the lower half of the head is more compact, making all the facial features much closer together. Draw a small, short nose and mouth, but keep the eyes large, as in real life. This conveys a sense of cuteness.

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