Drawing Manga Animals, Chibis, and Other Adorable Creatures

Drawing Manga Animals, Chibis, and Other Adorable Creatures

Author: J.C. Amberlyn

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2013-02-20

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0823085619

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Learn the Tricks of the Trade for Drawing Irresistibly Cute Manga-Style Animals and Chibis! The world of manga is filled with strange creatures and adorable sidekicks. Just about every manga hero and heroine has an animal mascot, and all the most popular ones have a cute "chibi" form. This book teaches aspiring manga artists how to create the funny critters that populate girls' manga and the more gritty, gothic creatures found in boys' manga. It starts with the basics of creating manga-style characters—everything from drawing heads and faces to eyes and expressions, to creating incredibly cute chibis. Part two features a valuable reference section on the mythological and real animals that have shaped Japanese artwork and stories. The final section has step-by-step demonstrations on using computer programs such as Photoshop and Corel Painter to create manga art and comics. So whether you're just starting out and want to draw a cute, simple mascot, or would like to try something more complex like an Asian dragon, or are ready to create your own otherworldly adventure, this book has something for you no matter what your skill level.


How to Draw Manga Animals

How to Draw Manga Animals

Author: J.C. Amberlyn

Publisher: The Monacelli Press, LLC

Published: 2021-05-25

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1580935621

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The popularity of manga among young people who love to draw continues to grow. In her third manga book, J.C. Amberlyn focuses on her favorite subject matter, animals, with a fun and lively how-to-draw book aimed at beginners. How to Draw Manga Animals takes readers through all the step-by-step drawing instructions they need to learn how to successfully create their own super-cute manga animal characters as well as the worlds they live in. In How to Draw Manga Animals J.C. Amberlyn takes readers through all the drawing techniques they'll need to create a cast of manga-style animal characters. What makes a good character design? This book looks at elements in creating a manga-style animal character with appeal, exploring archetypes and other familiar types of characters as well as how to add unexpected or unique elements that give characters a memorable twist. In addition, readers will learn to draw cute chibi critters and dangerous-looking monsters and everything in between for comics, games, or simply their own personal enjoyment. This book includes chapters on some common or notable real and mythological Japanese animals to provide readers a foundation of knowledge to start their own animal character designs.


How to Draw Anime Animals

How to Draw Anime Animals

Author: Artz Creation

Publisher:

Published: 2016-12-21

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9781541245488

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Anyone who can hold the pencil can start drawing amazing Anime Animals. Learn to draw Various Anime Animals drawing Using this special Step by Step techniques. Using this Step by Step tutorial you can learn to draw different types of Anime Animals. This book teaches you to draw Anime Animals. By the end of this book an artist is developed within you to draw varieties of things from Anime Animals.


How to Draw Manga Chibis & Cute Critters

How to Draw Manga Chibis & Cute Critters

Author: Samantha Whitten

Publisher: Walter Foster

Published: 2012-08

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1600582907

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With big glossy eyes and soft pudgy cheeks, it's hard not to love manga chibis and critters. In this latest addition to the Walter Foster Studio series for tweens, aspiring artists can learn all about these cute creatures as they follow along with step-by-step drawing projects that range from a mischievous chibi princess and a roly poly ninja to a furry manga bunny and a cuddly panda cub. Also included is a chapter on how to render any animal or person as a "chibi-fied" character. Instructions for adding color with markers or watercolor make this cartooning book perfect for any tween fan of manga or anime.


How to Draw Manga Furries

How to Draw Manga Furries

Author: Hitsujirobo,

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Published: 2021-09-14

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 1462922597

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With How to Draw Manga Furries, you'll follow the lead of five professional Japanese artists as they show you how to bring dynamic fantasy characters to life--on the page or on screen! Furries are anthropomorphic characters--animals who have human traits (not to be confused with kemonomimi, or humans with some animal features!). They're widely popular in manga, anime and cosplay--from fan favorites like Wolf's Rain and Lackadaisy to the newer Beastars and BNA: Brand New Animal. The genre allows creators to be more imaginative, freeing artists from traditional human personality traits, actions and physical appearance. With the help of the expert authors, you'll learn to draw: Anatomically correct furry manga bodies, skulls, faces, appendages and tails with human proportions Characters based on cats, dogs, wolves, foxes, goats, birds, whales, sharks, crocodiles, dragons--and more! Furries seen from their most powerful perspective--from muzzle to rump to flipper tip Illustrations shown from many various angles with different poses, positions and movements And so much more! With this book as your guide, your imagination will run wild as you create memorable heroes, wicked villains and compelling sidekicks with your pen or on screen. *Recommended for artists 10 & up*


Drawing Anime Animals in Simple Steps (Book 1)

Drawing Anime Animals in Simple Steps (Book 1)

Author: Shizuo Kubo

Publisher:

Published: 2018-03-11

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781986404181

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The pleasure of creating a Manga character is immeasurable. The act of building and developing a character is not just linked to the construction of the figure: each character has its own shape, personality and attributes. The artist must take into consideration these qualities in order to build a character that is plausible in the eye of the audience. To get some inspiration, have a look at the lessons to draw hundreds of Characters from Blossom Art Studio.This book contains step by step instructions of how to draw your favorite Manga Characters from Anime Animals in a picture book format. Art grids are used to help improve your work by breaking down intimidating imagery into more manageable portions. The grid basically divides the original image into smaller blocks so that you can more easily see what belongs where. This can help you create more natural, effortless artwork, and increase your understanding of shapes, composition and color. The grid method has been used by artists for centuries as a tool to creating correct proportions.In this book you will learn to draw following characters: Artemis, Chibimoth, Dormouse, Elizabeth, Hawk, Inko, Kagechiyo, Kyubey, MetalGarurumon, Neko, Pack, Sadaharu, The Cat.All the steps in this book are visually depicted in a very detailed manner and are self explanatory. Hence there are no written instructions required. I hope that you enjoy this book.


How to Draw DC Super-Pets Manga!

How to Draw DC Super-Pets Manga!

Author: Christopher Harbo

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2023

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1669021637

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DC Super-Pets and manga unite! Put a new spin on beloved furry Super Heroes and Super-Villains, and learn how to draw them as dynamic manga characters. Easy-to-follow steps start with simple lines and progress to fully colored figures that practically leap off the page. Along the way, discover interesting Japanese comics facts and tips for punching up your artwork. Packed full of stunning illustrations, this guide will inspire creativity and help artists of all levels reimagine Krypto the Super-Dog, Ace the Bat-Hound, Streaky the Super-Cat, and more as manga-style masterpieces!


Draw Like an Artist: 100 Lessons to Create Anime and Manga Characters

Draw Like an Artist: 100 Lessons to Create Anime and Manga Characters

Author: Alex Brennan-Dent

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2024-04-02

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0760385726

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This is your go-to drawing and visual reference book for creating anime and manga characters, featuring more than 600 drawings demonstrating basic techniques and depicting a wide range of characters. For student and aspiring artists, illustrators, character designers, and more, Draw Like an Artist: 100 Lessons to Create Anime and Manga Characters demonstrates foundational art concepts like proportion and anatomy as you learn to draw a broad array of characters and their poses and expressions, all shown from a variety of perspectives. Each set of step-by-step illustrations takes you from beginning sketch lines to a finished drawing. Artist and author Alex Brennan-Dent’s expert drawing techniques and video tutorials to key concepts accessible via QR codes make this a must-have sourcebook for animators and manga artists. This comprehensive guidebook includes: Anime and manga drawing fundamentals, including anatomy, poses and body language, and features such as hair, eyes, mouths, and hands A guide to figure proportions, differentiated by age group Step-by-step instructions for drawing a wealth of different characters, including characters from everyday life, sports, music, fantasy, sci-fi and horror, and role-playing games Tips on depicting interactions, both friendly and fighting Draw Like an Artist: 100 Lessons to Create Anime and Manga Characters is a library essential for any artist interested in learning the fundamental techniques for drawing these popular entertainment genres. The books in the Draw Like an Artist series are richly illustrated visual references for learning how to draw classic subjects through hundreds of step-by-step images created by expert artists and illustrators.


You Can Draw Manga Chibi Characters, Critters & Scenes

You Can Draw Manga Chibi Characters, Critters & Scenes

Author: Samantha Whitten

Publisher: Walter Foster Jr

Published: 2020-03-03

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1633228657

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Just for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Critters shows how to draw animals in the chibi style using simple steps and easy-to-find art tools. Also included are tips and techniques for designing your own chibi critter creations! You can draw more than 30 chibi animals with the easy, step-by-step art projects in Just for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Critters. Learn to draw dogs, cats, mice, rabbits, birds, fantasy critters, and more. Also included are tips and techniques encouraging you to design your own chibi creations once you are comfortable with the art style. No complicated tools are needed; you can create your own chibi art using just a pencil, pen, markers, and paper. The book opens with helpful sections on tools and materials, essential drawing techniques, color basics, and an examination of chibi animal faces and bodies. The step-by-step projects that follow will show you how to draw chibis of all kinds in any pose and from all angles. Included throughout the book are templates for practice. In between drawing projects and templates, you will take a closer look at different chibi animals, critter mash-ups (like bird-dragons and pig-skunks!), and how to draw them in action. Use these pages to modify the templates to create your own characters. Tips and techniquesfor drawing chibi characters abound in Just for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Critters. Written and illustrated by Samantha Whitten and Jeannie Lee, Just for Kids: You Can Draw Manga Critters is perfect for beginning and intermediate artists, lovers of manga and anime, and more. You will love creating your own chibi animals!