Elevate your manga drawings to the next level with help from a Japanese professional! Manga drawing expert and author Ebimo is an action film junkie who taught herself to draw by studying martial arts films. In this book, she brings those techniques, tips, and tricks to you! Learn how to draw every detail of exciting action characters--from the muscles used in fight scenes to the 3-D arc of a flying frontal kick. What sets Ebimo apart is her fusion of the basics of figure drawing and proper posing with cutting-edge digital-age illustration and coloration techniques. Artists working on paper or a screen will learn to bring greater depth and complexity to their characters with these expert tutorials. This all-in-one guide is unlike any other, offering: Dual-format step-by-step tutorials for those who draw on paper, on screen, or both Up-close "studio visits" where you can follow along as characters are drawn An essential reference guide to all the key poses in action scenes and sequences Dynamic full-color examples with single, dual and multiple characters Over 1,350 sample illustrations to study and learn from! How to Draw Bold Manga Characters presents the best of both worlds--hand-drawn detail with digital dynamics--in one essential volume. *Recommended for artists 14 and up*

Learn the skills to set any scene or capture any mood. With this book, your manga drawings will spring to life and leap off the page! Drawing Action Scenes and Characters is most suited to digital artists, but the tips and techniques in this book are applicable to illustrators of all schools and persuasions. No matter where you're at in your development as a manga master, this companion volume helps bring your skills to the next level. Follow along through the forty mini-lessons, created and guided by experts tapping into years of experience in the Japanese animation and entertainment industries. Open new pathways to your visual storytelling possibilities as your characters find themselves in increasingly complex and compellingly rendered scenarios. Tuttle's How to Create Manga series guides users through the process of reaching a professional-looking final drawing through actual sketch progressions, practical tips and caution on common missteps to avoid. Other books in the series include How to Create Manga: Drawing the Human Body, How to Create Manga: Drawing Facial Expressions and How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and Accessories.

Set your manga characters in motion! Draw Amazing Manga Characters combines the strengths, talents, and perspectives of five different manga artists over 81 lessons that increase in detail and complexity. Key building blocks allow you to progress as you move through the book and "Take a Closer Look" sidebars offer tips so developing artists can avoid frustrating obstacles and roadblocks. This essential handbook shows you how to: Draw action characters from every possible angle, perspective, and viewpoint Progress logically from concept to character and from sketch to finished drawing Create well-balanced and proportioned characters to tell your story Create scenes with real depth and three-dimensional appeal The illustrators guide you through an easy four-step figure drawing process: 1. Block-in the basic shapes, using the techniques of figure drawing to set down the rough outline of your character. 2. Sketch in the formal details, as your creation starts to take on form and shape 3. Now it's time to lay down the next layers of features and tweaks that will make your character come to life and stand apart. 4. Finally the finishing touches, the shading and nuances that add depth, complexity and three-dimensional appeal. Now look what's sprung to life on the page--your very own manga character!

Create interesting and expressive manga characters by learning the techniques of professional artists. This volume builds on the proven three-step technique presented in the companion volume, Drawing Basic Characters. 1. Trace a simple outline of the character 2. Add clothing, facial expressions and other details using the easy-to-follow tips 3. Use color and pen to create the finished character Experienced manga artists Junka Morozumi and Tomomi Mizuna are your guides to the dazzling world of lifelike and expressive manga characters who literally leap off the page. Through expert tips and richly-illustrated, step-by-step tutorials, they help you to build your skills and confidence at the same time. Their focus is on creating a dynamic body pose and face for each character and illustration. First you are shown how to sketch a well-proportioned outline, then how to fill in supporting details--powerful dramatic expressions, clothing and actions. Bold examples portray an array of body types and faces, each capturing a different mood or action sequence. Whether your character has just won a major victory and is leaping into the air in triumph, or you want to draw the subtlety of a forlorn expression, this book will allow you to capture it. No matter what story you're telling, Drawing Dynamic Manga Characters shows you how the pros do it.

In this guide, you will learn many different techniques and information that is useful when drawing manga. So, taking everything into account here is the information you will learn. Some of the information that is useful to know prior to starting with drawing manga are: • The history of manga • What the top manga comics are • What the top manga television shows and movies are • Also, the five main types of manga that are used today You will also learn how to draw: • The different features contained in manga These features include both male and female versions, such as: • The different styles of eyes • Along with the types of expressions that are contained within them. • The different styles of mouths within manga. • The different styles of noses within manga. • The different styles of hair within manga. • The different expressions contained in manga These expressions will cover both female and male versions, such as: • The base face • Happiness • Anger • The famous nosebleed • Crying • And so much more • As there are a variety of different emotions that take place within manga. • You will also learn the anatomy contained in manga Things that take place in this category are: • Body proportions • Different techniques for drawing the body • And so much more. About the Expert Rebecca Bauer is a new and upcoming author with an extensive background in writing. She has had some of her poetry collection published in With Honors: 2007 Poetry Collection. She is also an artist and has been commissioned to illustrate children's books in the past. Rebecca has lived in Michigan her entire life and would love to move to New York City or Seattle. She would also like to travel the world with her husband and three cats, helping poverty-stricken countries and making the world a better place. Rebecca intends to continue writing, self-publishing her own works and illustrating many more children's books in the future. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION Learning How To Draw THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF DRAWING Lines Shapes Value OVERVIEW OF A MANGA CHARACTER STEP BY STEP DRAWING OF A MANGA HEAD Front View Quarter View Side View DRAWING THE HAIR THE EYES DRAWING THE EARS Drawing Manga Mouths DRAWING MANGA POSES COLORING MANGA CHARACTERS Author Bio Publisher INTRODUCTION Manga is a term for the drawing style developed by the Japanese that they use in their comic books. It has a distinctive look that separates it from the western comic style. Because of its appeal to its viewers manga become popular throughout the world, many enjoy reading it because of the interesting plot of the story as well as the art and eventually manga evolved into an animated version called anime. If you want to learn how to draw or if you just want to advance your skills in drawing manga, this book is perfect for you. This book features step by step instructions and includes some advanced techniques that will really help you improve your drawing skills.

The legendary Samurai, and the sharp-edged katanas they mastered, are the point of this thrill-seeking guide to drawing swordfights, battle scenes and skirmishes. The Complete Guide to Drawing Dynamic Manga Sword Fighters provides a highly detailed series of lessons--ideal for digital artists--starting with the body, the fighter's stance and the various ways your characters can be twisted, torqued and turned into powerful poses. No detail is overlooked: from the grip on the weapon to the intense look on your character's face. Also included is an entire chapter devoted to the various razor-sharp weapons your characters can come armed with. This invaluable manga drawing guide then concludes with a gallery of full-color scenes, poses and anime stills showing important, aspirational details: captivating scenes, compelling characters and powerful weapons at the ready. With this book, intermediate artists of all ages can refine their style and add intensity, authenticity and drama to their stories. Enjoy as your characters slash, fence and fight their way through your own custom-designed action manga.

If you want to know how to draw manga quickly and easily from start to finish, then the "How to Draw Manga" VOLUME 1 guide is right for you. This is a basic, step-by-step guide showing how to draw manga better for the beginning artist. Now, you can become a better manga artist with this step-by-step guide. In this guide, you will discover how to draw all types of manga, as well as: - Amaze your friends and loved ones with your new manga drawing skills. - Not needing expensive art classes to master drawing manga the right way. - Be the center of attention with your friends and loved ones with your manga skills. - Draw manga for parties, events, and special occasions. - Give your new beautiful manga art as a gift - Live your dream of becoming a better manga artist. - Relieve yourself from everyday stress through drawing different types of manga - Master manga drawing step-by-step, the easy and powerful way. - Discover the secrets of drawing manga the easy way. - Plus many more insider manga artist secrets to help you draw better manga, starting today. - In this step-by-step guide, you will discover: How to draw manga characters. How to draw manga anime eyes How to draw manga anime bodies How to draw manga anime faces How to draw manga hair How to draw manga hands How to draw manga clothes How to draw manga females How to draw manga males How to draw manga couples Each chapter is structured into different drawing sections for all kinds of manga drawings. We’ve included many step-by-step action plans as well as illustrations. In short, everything you need to know about drawing manga is inside this guide. Now, let “How to Draw Manga” help you start drawing manga better and faster starting today! HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

BRING YOUR IMAGINATION TO LIFE In her second manga book, best-selling author J.C. Amberlyn focuses on favorite manga archetype characters, with a fun and lively how-to-draw book aimed at beginners. Every genre of manga has its typical characters—plucky hero and heroine; school boys and girls; funny friend/sidekick; serious warrior; young innocent; bishounen; genki girls; chibis; chibi animals; cat girls/cat boys; magical girls; adorable animals; strong/scary animals; gothic characters; fantasy characters—and they are all here along with the step-by-step drawing instructions needed to give even beginners the direction they need to create the favorite characters they can’t get enough of. A final chapter on backgrounds, scenery, and the environment will further give readers the information they need to pull everything together and create their own manga characters and the worlds they live in. Includes 23 step-by-step demonstrations and exercises. J.C. Amberlyn takes you through everything you need to know to create your favorite manga characters from Japanese comics or design your own. INCLUDES IN-DEPTH INSTRUCTION ON: INTRODUCTION What Is a Character * Creating a Manga Character * This Book * Materials and Supplies CHARACTER TYPES Manga Character Archetypes and Story Genres * Manga Character Types * Some Common Terms and Color Associations DRAWING THE HEAD AND FACE Human Heads and Faces * Noses, Ears, and Mouths * Eyes * Hair * Animals EXPRESSIONS Emotions * Accessories * Exaggerating Features * Using Fur, Feathers, and Scales * Perspective * Animal Expressions * Dragons BODIES AND GESTURES Anatomy of a Chibi, Child, Woman, and Man * Gestures * Posture, Angles, and Character Appeal * Clothing and Accessories * Wings * Animal Bodies SETTINGS, SCENES, AND SAMPLES Props * Character Design Examples * Silhouettes * Scenes * Character Sheets