The Shoujo Manga Fashion Drawing Book

Artist Fez Baker teaches aspiring artists how to draw and paint up-to-the-minute models and fashion, all in that distinctive "manga" style. Includes clear, step-by-step instructions on 25 different "fashion collections," plus drawing tips, manga-style girl and boy figures, and more.

A step-by-step guide to the basics of drawing "girl comics," otherwise known as shoujo.

Explains the basics of creating a shojo manga, the manga style targeted at girls, taking the reader from learning to draw to the submission of a shojo manga to publishers.

"Over the past two decades, Christopher Hart's name has become synonymous with ""how-to-draw."" Now, in his new series, Hart offers crash courses in 10 of the most popular aspects of manga, culled from the best of his backlist catalog and repackaged into fresh, accessible, and inexpensive guides that encourage the reader to practice his or her new-found skills directly in the book."

The number one fashion workshop for shojo manga now brings you...boys! Guys take center stage in the latest edition of this best-selling workshop. With the same focus on styles and looks, you'll learn how to build a diverse cast of male characters that are distinctive and memorable--from the hair on their heads to the shoes on their feet. All your favorite topics are covered! 1. The Figure. Easy-to-follow lessons for drawing the poses and different body types. 2. The Face. Learn to draw the endless variations of facial features and hairstyles that will make your manga boys unique. 3. The Look. Wardrobe options abound for shojo men, from hoodies and t-shirts to formal and business attire, complete with coats, shoes, hats and other accessories. 4. The Setting. Portray your characters' worlds with group scenes of guys in action along with fun demonstrations on drawing cars, bikes, scooters and more! By making strategic choices for body type, facial expression and clothing, you can create characters that make a statement before even uttering a word.

The Number One Fashion Workshop for Shojo Manga! From 'dos to shoes, how you dress and style your characters says a lot about who they are, before they even utter a word. Whether your story calls for a flashy drama queen or a mousy bookworm, this guide contains everything you need to know to create fabulous shojo manga characters with personality. • The Figure. Follow these simple basics to draw the guys and girls of various body types, in any pose. • The Face. Learn how to draw an endless variety of features. Get the feeling across with facial expressions from a subtle quirk of the mouth to all-out crocodile tears. Then add the perfect hairstyle—the icing on the cake. • The Look. "Shop" from an illustrated gallery of clothing and accessories for every season and occasion, from formal dresses to bunny slippers, with demonstrations and tips on designing your own original fashions. • The Setting. Portray your character's world with demonstrations on how to create classic hangouts like classrooms, coffee shops and bedrooms. Complete with 14 start-to-finish demonstrations for drawing a range of character types, from the girl next door to the punk guy, from single characters to couples and groups, this book will help you bring a world of unique and memorable characters to life...and have lots of fun doing it!

Draw Modern Looks! Expansion on the "Drawing Clothes" and "Cool Looks" chapters of Shojo Fashion Manga Art School, this title shows beginning and intermediate artists how to dress and accessorize their shojo characters in stylish clothes and accessories to fit any occasion. Readers find modern looks and fashions for all the classic shojo graphic novel themes such as: • high school romances • complex dramas • stories about friendship and sweet comedies Starting with basics like materials (primarily pencil and ink), color, movement, lines and shading, the book covers casual styles, school clothes, work attire, glamorous fancy dress and seasonal/situational looks. Loaded with techniques and tips from an exciting young artist and writer with a fresh style, this book includes great step-by-step instruction from initial lines to black-and white inked illustration to finished art in color.

Draw cute clothes, accessories, and more with How to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion from acclaimed graphic novelist and illustrator Misako Rocks!

Need to brush up on giggling schoolgirls? Want to know how to sketch all the goods for hot guys? Are you ready to learn the best way to put together your own full-panel story? Put down your pen and take a look at LET'S DRAW MANGA-SHOUJO CHARACTERS! Learn how to draw in the popular and authentic shoujo styles, modeled after hit manga and anime shows. Everything from basic body features to adding precise facial details to choosing the right equipment, accessories and proportions...it's all laid out in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step fashion to make your drawings just right for the shoujo touch. It's like having a personal manga coach on every page!

The ultimate fashion bible for manga and anime artists! Create realistic-looking outfits and one-of-a-kind looks for your manga and anime characters, or design amazing creations for any cosplay event. Author Rabimaru is Japan's leading fashion illustrator and she teaches you how to develop your own unique manga fashion vocabulary! In this comprehensive fashion sourcebook, you'll learn to create an array of stunning outfits including stylish separates and original ensembles. Rabimaru then shows you how to add realistic details, folds, creases, contours and shadows that will make your characters truly come alive! From casual classics to high fashion, The Ultimate Guide to Manga Fashion does it all—in style! Streetwear and basics from T-shirts and hoodies to the frilliest of skirts Business and formalwear for polished professionals and fashionistas School uniforms and sailor suits for casual cosplay inspiration Sneakers, shoes and accessories to complete each look Whether you're looking to develop your own signature style or to design an eye-catching costume for a cosplay event, this is the one guide you'll definitely want to have!