technique

An illustrated guide to drawing anime and manga characters. Each page contains a specific lesson derived from the ideas and techniques of more than one hundred manga and anime artists.

Provides advice for authors on the reasons for writing, planning and structuring a work, and the writing--and revising--process, and suggests practice exercises.

From some of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries, from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers.

Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly, and their siblings get back to making comics with originality and laughter. But wait, have they cleaned their rooms yet?!.

Thanks to the handy tips provided in this helpful how-to guide, drawing animals has never been easier! Readers are introduced to the fun of using shapes to create cool and cute animal pals as they follow along with each set of step-by-step instructions. With colorful illustrations serving as examples for each project, readers are given the tools and structure to develop their artistic skills in a stress-free, encouraging way. They're even instructed to get creative through the use of color and unique details as they get to add their own artistic flair to each drawing.

Maci's parents won't stop bugging her about getting involved in middle school. Join clubs, meet people, make friends. However, Maci would rather draw quietly than join any of the clubs at school. With the help of some new "weirdo" friends, she finds a way to make her mark at school by painting the school mural.

Provides young readers with an introduction to graphic design, discussing such topics as form, typography, content, and establishing a concept. Explains which factors comprise an elegant, eye-catching design, and features full-color examples from various real-world sources throughout.

Learn to draw your favorite medieval people, places, and objects featuring six topics, ranging from peasants to castles. A fun and easy way for beginning artists to learn about and draw their favorite things.

Learn to draw your favorite extreme sports featuring six topics, ranging from skateboarding to Formula One. A fun and easy way for beginning artists to learn about and draw their favorite things.

Provides step-by-step picture instructions for drawing a variety of things and includes practice pages.