Manga Sketchbook: Learn to Draw 18 Awesome Characters Step-by-Step

Made for manga fans of all ages, Manga Sketchbook is your ultimate guide to learning how to draw a variety of iconic manga-style characters!

A must-have for every fan of the popular Japanese manga style, this book provides tons of tips and carefully details the building blocks you need to learn in order to draw both male and female manga characters. Including step-by-step tutorials for sketching faces, expressions, figures, clothes, accessories, and more, you'll also find plenty of graph paper practice pages—both with and without helpful guides—for you to practice your skills. Once you've drawn a variety of features, including eyes, hands, and hair, you'll go on to create a cast of 18 manga characters from head to toe—each with their own in-depth profile. Draw, color, and bring to life manga children, teenagers, and adults in styles from chibi to shoujo to shonen, with detailed explanations on how to draw each characteristic.

Packed with helpful tutorials, information on tools and equipment, and tips for lighting, shadows, proportions, using color theory, reflective objects, and more, this book will teach you how to draw each feature and character completely on your own. From tracing and sketching on graph paper to drawing and coloring on blank pages, you'll love spending hours learning how to draw each amazingly cool manga character!