{"product_id":"drawing-dynamic-manga-characters-the-easy-1-2-3-method-for-beginners-paperback","title":"Drawing Dynamic Manga Characters: The Easy 1-2-3 Method for Beginners - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJunka Morozumi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTomomi Mizuna\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a revolutionary new 3-step tracing technique that beginning artists can use to quickly learn to draw manga characters just like a pro! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery page presents a classic manga pose, from walking and running to jumping for joy, in three different steps: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A simple outline of the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe defining elements of the character (like clothes, hair and facial expression) highlighted for easy tracing so you can practice placing them onto the basic body outline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe finished drawing (for inspiration).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePopular manga artists Junka Morozumi and Tomomi Mizuna guide you through a series of carefully graded lessons to build up your skills gradually. Each pose and scene has a star skill level, so you can build your way up from 1 to 5! \u003cb\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e deals with the basic poses of standing, walking, and running.\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 2\u003c\/b\u003e presents signature manga poses such as turning around in surprise and being angry with hands on hips.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 3\u003c\/b\u003e practices various sitting and lying down poses.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 4\u003c\/b\u003e deals with drawing perspective, looking at characters from above, below and diagonal viewpoints.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 5\u003c\/b\u003e focuses on 2-person manga poses including the classic prince with a princess in his arms.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 6\u003c\/b\u003e lets readers try out the skills they have acquired by tracing and copying a full-page manga illustration containing multiple characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese six chapters are supplemented by expert tips and easy exercises for capturing the right facial expressions, drawing the clothes and getting the perspective and body proportions right. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeginning manga artists are in good hands with Morozumi, who lectures at art academies in Tokyo, and Mizuna, whose work has been exhibited in the U.S., Europe and beyond. If you've been looking for an easy-to-use guide to drawing manga, \u003ci\u003eThe Manga Artist's Handbook: Drawing Basic Manga Characters\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect place to start!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTomomi Mizuna\u003c\/b\u003e is a popular manga artist best known in Japan for her \u003ci\u003eFantasy Matrix\u003c\/i\u003e series. She is known to Western readers for the English-language version of her children's manga series \u003ci\u003eThe Big Adventures of Majoko\u003c\/i\u003e. Her colorful work has been exhibited around the world from California to London. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJunka Morozumi\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the \u003ci\u003eCloud Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFantasy Matrix\u003c\/i\u003e manga series. She lectures on illustration at the Amusement Media Academy in Tokyo.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 10 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 14, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769633997088,"sku":"9784805315712","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5fe25cb2dc08520d2b8f0ee94ef1f125.webp?v=1780352508","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/drawing-dynamic-manga-characters-the-easy-1-2-3-method-for-beginners-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}