Drawing Manga Animals, Chibis, and Other Adorable Creatures (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780823095339)

Learn the Tricks of the Trade for Drawing Irresistibly Cute Manga-Style Animals and Chibis! The world of manga is filled with strange creatures and adorable sidekicks. Just about every manga hero and heroine has an animal mascot, and all the most popular ones have a cute "chibi" form. This book teaches aspiring manga artists how to create the funny critters that populate girls' manga and the more gritty, gothic creatures found in boys' manga. It starts with the basics of creating manga-style characters--everything from drawing heads and faces to eyes and expressions, to creating incredibly cute chibis. Part two features a valuable reference section on the mythological and real animals that have shaped Japanese artwork and stories. The final section has step-by-step demonstrations on using computer programs such as Photoshop and Corel Painter to create manga art and comics. So whether you're just starting out and want to draw a cute, simple mascot, or would like to try something more complex like an Asian dragon, or are ready to create your own otherworldly adventure, this book has something for you no matter what your skill level.

Author: J. C. Amberlyn
ISBN-10: 0823095339
ISBN-13: 9780823095339
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Language: English
Published: 11/17/2009
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 10.02h x 8.58w x 0.48d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/01/2010 pg. 137