art / techniques / drawing

"Drawing on the mega-success of Christopher Hart's Manga Mania series, Mega Manga Mania combines curated content from each previous Manga Mania book (Girl Power!, Romance, and Shonen) into one giant volume. Manga fans will enjoy having such a wide variety of how-to-draw manga instruction in one convenient book. The dynamic artwork and first-rate instruction that has made this series a success is fully apparent in this version, which showcases the best in drawing manga girls, romantic characters and scenes, and manga action and adventure. The thickness of this volume, at this price point, will be a definite draw for the manga-drawing set as well"--.

"The third title in Christopher Hart's bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series is essential for all anime artists who want to fine-tune their skills. This is the guide that all anime and manga artists--of any level--need! Chris Hart delves deep into the specifics of drawing anime characters and scenes and explores every aspect of anime forms. He reveals his secrets for composing a complete picture, and discusses rarely covered topics. Entirely new tutorials include instruction on drawing hands and feet in different gestures or positions, arranging characters within the action, and creating nuanced expressions. Fans of The Master Guide books will find this title to be invaluable in strengthening their drawing skills, while newcomers will see this as a perfect introduction to the series"--.

"... artist and illustrator Matt Rota shows [how] to achieve various techniques using graphite, and includes the work of an international gallery of artists for inspiration"--.

" ... step-by-step guide to drawing various fish, sharks, oysters, bottlenose dolphins, crabs, polar bears, coral, and other ocean life ..."--Publisher provided.

". . . Instagram brush lettering artist, Kelly Klapstein . . . teach[e] the art of creating . . . letterforms with . . . brush pens. Kelly begins by guiding [readers] through the tools [they]'ll be using, and the best ways to position the arm, hand, and paper. Focusing primarily on the widely popular large brush pens while also providing instruction on using small brush pens, Kelly demonstrates a range of basic strokes and provides drill sheets for practice and improvement . . ."--Provided by publisher.

"Focusing on the charming and adorable pets and animals that enrich manga stories, Supercute Animals and Pets teaches readers how to draw animals from a fox, to a cow, to a penguin, all in the style of manga. After an introduction to basic body constructions, faces, tails, legs, and more, readers will have a chance to follow along Hart's in-depth step-by-steps, and will even be invited to draw on their own, right in the book's pages. "--.

Collects zentangle art projects in a wide range of styles from 137 artists.

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

"Gives step-by-step instructions on drawing figures from many points of view and in varying poses, the author explains the tricks of the trade: how to "dress" your figure; render color, texture, and print; and create accessories, hairstyles, and makeup looks. An overview of tools, materials, and essential skills will help you bring your creative vision to life"--Provided by publisher.

"A fully revised and updated edition of the essential companion to Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain--over half of the exercises are new!"--.