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Post by sentaiwarrior on Jun 21, 2008 20:11:06 GMT -5
I really, really, really, really, really want to learn how to draw Manga. I have many stories that would go perfect for a Manga, but the sad part is I don't know how to draw.
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Post by Mistress Vampire on Jun 21, 2008 21:15:39 GMT -5
Well, looking at other works works. The main thing about manga is that you need to make up your own eye designs.
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Post by thewhiterabbit on Jun 21, 2008 21:46:37 GMT -5
I tried for ages to learn by coping my favourtie mangas, but it wasn't until I found a how-to book that I could draw original characters. Look out for one, Sentai Warrior, they're really helpful. Or, there are heaps of turtorials online which are helpful. Good luck!
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Post by AmyAnn on Jun 22, 2008 7:03:53 GMT -5
What I did was sketch all of my favourite eye styles from around the web and develop my own style...worked a charm ^^ I ended up with about...8 original eye designs xD
But, yeah, how-to-books are the best for this kind of stuff. Remember, however, that the style of story needs to fit in with the designs. Bishojou figures have different structures than Bishounen structures and so on and so forth
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Post by sentaiwarrior on Jun 22, 2008 17:02:27 GMT -5
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Post by Mistress Vampire on Jun 22, 2008 17:07:26 GMT -5
I used that one. IT IS GREAT! you really should get it.
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Post by Sailor Cybertron on Jun 22, 2008 18:21:33 GMT -5
I only use books for reference poses and to make sure my anatomy's not wonky. Honestly, the way that worked for me was lots and lots of practice. I started out by drawing Sailor Moon-styled pictures and just kind of branched out from there. I also borrowed elements from other styles that I really liked and tweaked them to fit my own (I'm incredibly guilty of drawing loooong legs, but I love 'em! Curse you, CLAMP!). It just takes a lot, and I do mean A LOT, of practice and patience. However, if you think a book will give you the advice you need, by all means go for it! I recommend The Complete Idiot's Guide to Drawing Manga, as it shows a lot of different styles and elements and even goes into things like ink, pens, and markers. It's a really helpful book. But, and this is from personal preference, I'd stay away from Christopher Hart's stuff. It's "Americanized" manga and some of the stuff doesn't fly right with me, nor did I find them very helpful at all. Hope that helps! I've got a couple of manga books lying around somewhere and I'm guilty of looking at the how-to books in my store a lot, so I can give you some more recommendations if you'd like.  |
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Post by sentaiwarrior on Jun 22, 2008 19:01:06 GMT -5
The reason I need the books is because I need something to look at to give an idea of what excactly I am doing. Otherwise what I would draw is not going to be Manga, more like crap.  I have read reviews about Christopher Hart's stuff and just by looking at the cover art gives me the impression that he hasn't been exposed to much Manga or Anime. |
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Post by Makoto11 on Jan 5, 2009 19:09:07 GMT -5
Well from me I would say Just keep giving it a shot and pkepp practicing until you get better I'm currently doing that ^.^
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Post by D'lo on Jan 13, 2009 16:57:46 GMT -5
I second that. I just don't post mine yet, though. Not good enough. lol
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