It's really cool when you can draw your own manga characters !
Learn how to draw Anime and manga through this step by step resources that I've collected!
Get your pen, pencil , paper, drawing tablet ready! And you coffee too.This is gonna take a looong time!
Get your pen, pencil , paper, drawing tablet ready! And you coffee too.This is gonna take a looong time!
Brief overview of this Tutorial
This tutorial are separated into 3 sections:1. Basic anatomy : Learn how to draw the eyes , hands , head and hair
2. Practice by drawing your favourite character : I've put here among the popular animes , but you can try almost any character you want
3. Advance character design : whilst still under construction, this section will have the theory on how to create your own characters. I just get my hands on Manga Studio.A brief how I created this drawing using this software is available below.
Section 1 : Basic anatomy
You can skip this section if you're already skillful in drawing basic anatomy of your characters.
Learn How to draw the eyes
The eyes is the most prominent feature that determines whether your drawing is anime-ish or not.
Most of the time, the eyes can help you differentiate between character and even show you their attitude!
These videos will help you learn how to draw the eyes!
Most of the time, the eyes can help you differentiate between character and even show you their attitude!
These videos will help you learn how to draw the eyes!
How to Draw Manga Eyes, Four Different Ways (pt.1)
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You have to see this: 100 Ways to Draw Manga Eyes marathon
Finally some eye candy
Mark Crilley, manga artist of miki falls drew 101 styles of manga eyes.Check out his website
.markcrilley.com
.markcrilley.com
Learn how to draw the face
There are many ways to draw the face, but most of them start with a round circle and a cross in the circle as a guide before drawing the face.
The circle guide is useful as features are sharp precise and symmetrical in nature.The guide would avoid asymmetrical lines.
The front view is easy. The one you should concentrate on is the side profile and 3/4 view which takes a lot of practice. However its worthwhile it as having various face angle can depict different moods making your character alive.
The circle guide is useful as features are sharp precise and symmetrical in nature.The guide would avoid asymmetrical lines.
The front view is easy. The one you should concentrate on is the side profile and 3/4 view which takes a lot of practice. However its worthwhile it as having various face angle can depict different moods making your character alive.
Drawing Manga with Haze-man Part 1 A
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Learn how to draw your anime hands
Hands is the most difficult body part IMHO to draw.You imagine it to be cylinder tubes of five digits , but the goal is always to make it look slender or in the case of a alpha male character, strong and reliable.
So remember to practice drawing hands multiple multiple times ! Don't stop even if your hand aches!
So remember to practice drawing hands multiple multiple times ! Don't stop even if your hand aches!
How to Draw a Hand (With Spoken Explanation)
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web Link to drawing hands tutorials
Hand: Proportions part 1
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Hand: Proportions part 2
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How to draw hand : girls
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Learn how draw the hair
You need you to have skills in drawing hair.
Having different hairstyle for different character will help your readers to recognize which character is which.
Having different hairstyle for different character will help your readers to recognize which character is which.
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Drawing the feet
Learn How to draw the bangs
A Step by step tutorial from Crysa on deviantart on how to draw anime bangs.
Her tutorial is in two parts , organized bangs and unorganized bangs. She also touch upon the issue that I have been wondering all along: What will happen when the bangs covers the eyes ? Should it be completely covered? or just let a peek of the eyes shown? All the answers are here in her tutorial.
For those who are not familiar with deviantart , you have to click on the thumbnail/distorted image to view the real image tutorial.
Drawing anime Hair Bangs
Now you can draw the whole manga character from top to toe!
I have the tendency of scribbling away starting with the head, then just adding up the body , hands and legs later on.The result is often a distorted barbie doll fresh from her trip to the sauna. Ugly.
Plan ahead. Start with a structure and build up from there.
Plan ahead. Start with a structure and build up from there.
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Learn to draw your favourite manga character
Its good practice to draw your favorite characters first before jumping into creating your own.
Each drawing you complete , you will learn something new from it and you can incorporate the style you haver learnt into your own drawings
Each drawing you complete , you will learn something new from it and you can incorporate the style you haver learnt into your own drawings
Learn how to draw four favourite anime character : Naruto
your favourite ninja , naruto!
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Learn how to draw Kakashi from naruto
one of my favourite characters from naruto.Also he's easier to draw because he only have to show one eye.
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Learn how to draw your favourite anime character : Bleach
Learn to draw Ichigo!
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Learn how to draw your favourite anime character : Cardcaptor Sakura
sakura-chan kawaii!!
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Advance character design
Theory and application of manga and character design.
Applying Colors to you manga Character
Applying colors to your character can be a headache. ~Sai-Manga-Tuts from deviantart explains how to apply color theory to make your illustrations have that professional feel to it.
For those who are not familiar with deviantart , you have to click on the thumbnail/distorted image to view the real image tutorial.
Color Theory: And It's Application to Character Design
The sketch in the Manga studio
This is my first time of using the manga studio. At first I was apprehensive because I already have photoshop and I've seen many tutorials on creating manga in photoshop before.
But If you really want to create a manga , this is definitely the software to buy because of this 3 reasons:
1. It has the specific library of brush and pens that are used in real manga creation. It even detects wacom pen pressure which I was not aware of before , or else I would've bought it sooner.
2. It has tones that are used in the real manga.
3. The page layout , panels and workflow are true and follows to the manga workflow.
I did a quick ten minute read through of the help file, and started with the pencil sketch first.
I love the pencil tool since in photoshop , I had difficulties to find a brush that really simulates the pencil.In photoshop, I just don't have the time to tweak it.
There is a panel for layers where you can create various layers for different kind of pen strokes. My first layer is of course the pencil sketch.
But If you really want to create a manga , this is definitely the software to buy because of this 3 reasons:
1. It has the specific library of brush and pens that are used in real manga creation. It even detects wacom pen pressure which I was not aware of before , or else I would've bought it sooner.
2. It has tones that are used in the real manga.
3. The page layout , panels and workflow are true and follows to the manga workflow.
I did a quick ten minute read through of the help file, and started with the pencil sketch first.
I love the pencil tool since in photoshop , I had difficulties to find a brush that really simulates the pencil.In photoshop, I just don't have the time to tweak it.
There is a panel for layers where you can create various layers for different kind of pen strokes. My first layer is of course the pencil sketch.
The Inking in manga studio
I had some trouble inking because it was my first time doing so. I find the Correction option in the pen tool option is really useful as it tweaks minor jitters that i made while drawing lines using my wacom.
You can see that the whole head are done with the correction option on. The collar however is done without the help of the correction option thus its a little wiggly and jittery.
You can see that the whole head are done with the correction option on. The collar however is done without the help of the correction option thus its a little wiggly and jittery.
I tried the tones in manga studio
The tones are the fun part in manga studio.Hadn't had the chance to try it all yet, plus I suspect my workflow for inserting the tones are not the correct one.
I didn't read through the help file properly, so I went with my instinct and tried to make a selection with the lasso tool.Then I select the tones from the folder.Drag and drop.Voila.
I didn't read through the help file properly, so I went with my instinct and tried to make a selection with the lasso tool.Then I select the tones from the folder.Drag and drop.Voila.
The completed illustration
So here is my first attempt of the manga studio.Hope It'll fare better next time.
Manga Studio
If you're looking to buy manga studio, its available here:
How to create your own manga characters?
Now that you have learn how to draw your manga character , you must have a system to create it's form , personality and costume.
This book provide a matrix or a grid table that you can use as a formula to create your heroes and heroines and also monsters!
p/s Usually you would have to worry about character development after you are good at drawing anime / manga. If you're not , scroll back up and try again.Don't even think about buying this book until you can complete a manga drawing from top to toe.. and yes including the fingers.
You can also go to this site: Ultimate Character Profile Sheet, it is a superb complete list of things you need to fill in your quest of creating a char, and this one from squidoo is pretty good too Character profiles. Of course they don't teach you drawing.It's just to add dimension to your character.What does he likes and hates, his fears and stuff like that.
This book provide a matrix or a grid table that you can use as a formula to create your heroes and heroines and also monsters!
p/s Usually you would have to worry about character development after you are good at drawing anime / manga. If you're not , scroll back up and try again.Don't even think about buying this book until you can complete a manga drawing from top to toe.. and yes including the fingers.
You can also go to this site: Ultimate Character Profile Sheet, it is a superb complete list of things you need to fill in your quest of creating a char, and this one from squidoo is pretty good too Character profiles. Of course they don't teach you drawing.It's just to add dimension to your character.What does he likes and hates, his fears and stuff like that.
Manga Matrix: Create Unique Characters Using the Japanese Matrix System
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 12/20/2009) 
Need a muse?
Get inspired by the things that you like , or the people that you like , or the culture that you like. For example, I like the Harajuku style and often draw inspiration from them.I like them so much that i created a scrap cook web page for harajuku with loads of pictures to refer to!Also check out my new page.How to draw cat girls
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How to draw anime cat girls
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Learn how to draw anime cat girls from these fabulous youtube videos, pictures and references.
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The Super Ultimate Harajuku Style Guide
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Huge pool of ideas for your harajuku look!
The monster Book of Manga
There are a lot of instructional books on how to draw manga.Not all of them are very good. Some doesn't a very draw the characters very well let alone teach you how to do it.
A good step by step manga drawing guide should have good manga illustration. Yup, sometimes you just have to judge the book by its cover.
A good step by step manga drawing guide should have good manga illustration. Yup, sometimes you just have to judge the book by its cover.
The Monster Book of Manga: Draw Like the Experts
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 12/19/2009)
The Monster Book of Manga: Fairies and Magical Creatures: Draw Like the Experts
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 12/19/2009)
The Monster Book of More Manga: Draw Like the Experts
Amazon Price: $18.96 (as of 12/19/2009)
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- Miuki Vulom (soon to be) Miuki Vulom (soon to be) Jun 25, 2009 @ 12:20 am
- BUT; make sure that each one says 'second edition illustrated' on the top. there are few differences between the first and second, but the second is more detailed, blah blah blah. it's better. XP
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- Miuki Vulom (soon to be) Miuki Vulom (soon to be) Jun 25, 2009 @ 12:18 am
- another good manga instruction book is the 'Complete Idiot's Guide To...' series. their names include: 'Drawing Manga', 'Drawing Superheroes and Villians', 'Drawing Manga Shoujo', 'Manga Fantasy Creatures', and 'Creating a Graphic Novel'.
there are two others that look more realistic, 'Drawing Basics', and 'Drawing People'.
everything inside of the books are completely illustrated, and I've learned a ton from them.
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- tayou tayou Jun 12, 2009 @ 5:32 pm
- oh and thnx for eye technique !!!
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- tayou tayou Jun 12, 2009 @ 5:30 pm
- me and my brother are so good at manga anime its so awesomely fun lmao!
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- caligurl caligurl Apr 29, 2009 @ 7:05 pm
- hey thanks alot! that really helped me with manga eyes. i could never get them right when i drew. this has inspired me to make my own manga!!! thank you!!!!! :)))
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