The long-awaited latest work in the "Basic Manga Drawing" series, which has been supported by many readers.

●A thorough explanation of the important "weight and lightness" expression when drawing character movements!

The "Basic Manga Drawing" series teaches drawing techniques for manga and illustrations. This latest book is themed on "expressing weight and lightness". "I drew a character holding a heavy weapon, but the weapon looks light somehow," "I drew a scene of a person holding their lover, but it looks like they're holding a balloon," "I drew a character moving lightly, but it looks heavy somehow..." and so on. There are endless worries about not being able to express "weight and lightness" well. We will explain what parts you should pay attention to in your drawing to express weight and lightness, one by one.

●A wide range of techniques are taught, from "weight of objects," "weight of people," to "your own weight (self-weight)."

When carrying large luggage or weapons, you naturally make a movement to support the "weight of the object." When interacting with or picking up a person, you make a movement to support the "weight of the person." In addition, there are actions where the character leans against a wall, rests on their elbows, and supports their own weight. This book carefully introduces techniques for drawing these actions. You will be able to draw more natural poses.

● Make the character look light or heavy... Also introduces directing techniques
In addition to drawing figures that express "weight and lightness," this book also introduces "directing techniques." How to add shading to make the character look heavy, how to depict clothes and hairstyles that create a heavy impression, and conversely, how to express lightness... By adding directing that takes weight and lightness into consideration, you will be able to create the image you want to draw.

When you can express weight and lightness, your characters will become even more lively and attractive. This is a book for you who want to take your character drawing to the next level!

Other parts of "Basic Manga Drawing" 「Manga no Kiso Dessin」series are here (not correct order).

1.
Manga no Kiso Dessin - Miseru Chara, Design Shuu (Manga no Gihousho)
マンガの基礎デッサン 魅せるキャラ・デザイン編 (マンガの技法書)
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2. Manga no Kiso Dessin - Onnanoko Costume Hen
[ゴーオフィス (林晃)] マンガの基礎デッサン 女のコ コスチューム編
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3. Manga Basic Drawing - Character / Background
マンガの基礎デッサン キャラ・背景編
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4. [English Version] EXCELLENT MANGA SKETCHING TECHNIQUES vol.1 - (Hikaru Hayashi)
マンガの基礎デッサン 女のコ キャラ編
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5.How to draw Manga - Sexy Character
マンガの基礎デッサン セクシーキャラ編
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6. [Hayashi Hikaru, Kadomaru Tsubura, Kazuaki Morita] Manga no kiso dessan omo-sa karu-sa no hyōgen-hen (Manga no Gihousho)
マンガの基礎デッサン デフォルメ編 (マンガの技法書)
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Last edited on 14 August 2024, 12:41.

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