The Manga Artist's Handbook by Morozumi, Junka -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Title Page Contents How Can I Make my Characters more Dynamic What is Blocking-In? How to Make (Even Better!) Friends with Blocking-In Gallery of Expressions Combine Expressions and Poses for Amazing Illustrations! How to Trace the Blocked-In Parts

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4

Creating Original Facial Expressions How to Use this Book Chapter 1: Basic Expressions

Regular Expression and Smiling Annoyance and Surprise Pouting and Winking Crying and Amused Frustration and Lost in Thought Excited and Smug Glaring and Sneering Enduring Pain and Coming to One’s Senses Laughing Maniacally and Smiling Warmly Declaring Love and Screaming Expert Tips 1: Adding Effects

Chapter 2: Adding Emotions

Face Basics Standing Straight SMiling and Flashing the Peace Sign Expressing Surprise Pouting with Folded Arms Fists Clenched in Rage Jumping for Joy Wiping Tears Away Pointing and Laughing Heartily Holding Oneself Resting a Cheek on One’s Hand Getting in A Huff Feeling Depressed Singing and Dancing Falling Down in Despair Expert Tips 2: Seasonal Touches

Chapter 3: Action and Conflict

Expressions for Fight Scenes Being Grabbed by the Shirt Front Wincing in Pain Raising an Arm in Self-Defence A Condescending Smile Pointing a Dagger Smugly Folding the Arms Standing One’s Ground Entering into Battle Huddled Over in Pain Holding an Injured Person Drawing a Pistol Expert Tips 3: Battle Scars

Chapter 4: The Softer Side

Blush Lines Getting Butterflies in the Stomach Hands Clasped in Anticipation Scratching the Head from Embarrassment Clasping Both Hands behind the Back and Looking Over the Shoulder Watching from the Shadows Embracing from Behind A Kiss on the Cheek Whispering in Someone’s Ear A Pat on the Head Confessing Feelings of Love Arriving at A Rendezvous Hugging a Stuffed Animal Playing Keep Away Embracing A Leaping Embrace Expert Tips 4: Block it All In

Chapter 5: Tense Situations

The Horror! Dawning Realization Insane Laughter Gasping Shaking with Fear Slapping Someone’S Face Exhausted Backed Into A Corner 1 Backed Into A Corner 2 Expert Tips 5: Shadowy Subjects

Chapter 6: Draw It Chibi Style!

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