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"From art instruction author Chris Hart, a new approach to teaching the fundamentals of human proportion to artists who are learning how to accurately draw the human head and figure that also serves as a refresher or quick reference for more experienced artists"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how to draw manga characters, including the basics and character types.

Provides instructions for drawing young male manga characters, featuring easy-to-follow lessons for drawing poses, different body types, variations of facial features and hairstyles, wardrobe options, and characters' worlds.

A collection of personal writing exercises from some of today's most acclaimed fiction writers that are designed to help others improve their creative writing skills and discover the enthusiasm and drive needed to become a best-selling author.

It's a writer's job to create compelling characters who can withstand life's fallout without giving up. But building authentic, memorable heroes is no easy task. To forge realistic characters, we must hobble them with flaws that set them back while giving them positive attributes to help them achieve their goals. So how do writers choose the right blend of strengths for their characters--attributes that will render them admirable and worth rooting for--without making it too easy for them to succeed?? Character creation can be hard, but it's about to get a lot easier.

"Crafting likable, interesting characters is a balancing act, and finding that perfect mix of strengths and weaknesses can be difficult. Not only does a well-drawn protagonist need positive attributes to help him succeed, he must also have flaws that humanize him and give him something to overcome. The same is true of villains and the rest of the story's supporting cast. So how can writers figure out which flaws best fit their characters? Which negative traits will create personality clashes and conflict while making success difficult? Nothing adds complexity like character flaws. Inside the Negative Trait Thesaurus you'll find a vast collection of flaws to explore when building a character's personality, advice on building layered and memorable characters from the ground up, an in-depth look at backstory, emotional wounds, and how pain twists a character's view of himself, and his world, influencing behavior and decision making, a flaw-centric exploration of character arc, relationships, motivation, and basic needs, tips on how to best show a character's flaws to readers while avoiding common pitfalls, and downloadable tools to aid writers in character creation."--.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing ocean animals.

Presents a practical guide that teaches the fundamentals of watercolor painting and demonstrates basic color concepts and techniques, landscapes, flowers, and still life, as well as figures and scenes.