Beginner's Guide to Drawing Manga

Dive into the exciting world of chibi fantasy heroes, martial arts fighters, and magical girls in this dynamic introduction to creating manga drawings. Learn how experienced artists turn their ideas into believable concepts, with easy-to-follow steps, helpful tips, and art theory made simple. This book is perfect for beginner artists looking for an authoritative but fun introduction to drawing, with minimal tools required.

Discover how to:
*Create finished characters, from rough sketches to final colour designs
*Tackle essential subjects, including anatomy, expressions, and colour
*Use pencil and pen to achieve a range of drawing and shading techniques
*Take the first steps into digital drawing with Clip Studio Paint
*Develop your own creations with the help of downloadable resources

Contents and Contributors

Introduction
Getting started
Tools and techniques
Manga style basics
Design Techniques
Process tips
Tutorials
Traditional Media
   Chibi Fantasy Hero by Jhon Luis Gañas 'Psychoramen'
   Magical Zodiac Girl by Mio
   Guardian of the Forest by Coco Glez
   Fox Magician by Punipaws
   Martial Arts Fighter by Ahmad Beyrouthi
   Rich Fantasy Villian by Rika 'BWusagi'
Clip Studio Paint
   Little Mushroom Monster by Carles Dalmau
   Nekomimi Girl by SimzArt
   Sci-Fi Mecha Pilot by DADOtronic
   Gothic Vampire by Lolita Aldea
Project Briefs
Glossary
Contributors

Index

About the Artist:

Simone “Simz” Ferriero is a freelance comic-book artist and illustrator from Italy. His modern-day witches and ghost cats have earned him a big online fanbase, with 345K followers on Instagram and popular accounts on Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. Simone’s main inspiration comes from American comics, anime, and manga, as well as his idyllic surroundings and artists from his hometown. In his debut book, The Art of Simz, Simone shares his experiences working as a full-time artist, including professional milestones, challenges faced along the way, and how to pursue a career in the industry.