There are countless ways to draw manga characters. From simple and cute to striking and realistic, how you choose to draw your figures is all up to you as the artist. There are two main goals of this book. The first is to learn to draw your own cool manga characters in colorful marker. We’ll start off with the basics—how to choose the right art tools and how to use them. Then we’ll move into the basics of drawing heads, faces, bodies, clothes and costumes. Finally we’ll bring it all together by adding your characters to eye-popping backgrounds.
The second goal of this book is to learn to handle markers properly. There are many techniques and styles in applying marker as a painting method. Learning to layer and blend markers will help you create more accurate skin tones and costume colors. We’ll also learn to mix markers with paint to create cool effects for your illustrations.
So whether you’re just beginning or an experienced artist—grab a pencil, let your imagination go and start creating your own manga worlds!
Supittha “Annie” Bunyapen
