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.

In this beautiful hardback book, discover the enchanting world of Simone “Simz” Ferriero, an Italian artist who creates compelling images in which the modern day mingles with magical fantasy. Read about the lessons and obstacles Simz has faced on his career path, learn about the tools and techniques he uses, and figure out how to find your own creative style with his expert advice.

This enchanting artbook is the first published collection from Italian illustrator and comic-book artist, Simone Ferriero, better known as Simz to his online community.

Inside The Art of Simz, readers will discover the digital artist’s much-loved witches and their spectral cat companions as they continue to mix the modern day with magical fantasy. Starting with an in-depth look at his creative journey, Simz shares how he found his creative feet, his experience in education, his leap of faith into working as a freelance illustrator, and his professional milestones to date. Simz also discusses the challenges he’s faced along the way, and offers advice to those seeking to pursue a successful career in the art industry.

This spellbinding book boasts two large galleries; one containing a behind-the-scenes timeline of his sketchbook pieces, and another that focuses on his Etsy-shopping, selfie-taking, online-dating witches and everybody’s favourites – the ghost cats. The following chapters cover everything about his creative process, including his tools, workspace, and his sought-after watercolour-inspired techniques, while also shedding light on how to conjure a unique artistic style. There’s even a brand-new tutorial that offers readers a chance to follow along and improve their own skills. 

The Art of Simz is a bewitching addition to any bookshelf or coffee table, and will be sure to charm artists, art-lovers, and existing fans alike.

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.