The Art of Manga: Drawing Unique Characters
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Learn how to create a manga character from scratch and reach your visual storytelling potential by exploring original drawing techniques
The illustrations and stories found in manga can transport readers to fictional universes designed by its artist. Manga artist and storyteller Natalia Batista has been illustrating manga characters inspired by her passion for female empowerment. The worlds she has created in her art vary from fantasy and action to romance and comedy.
In this course, Natalia Batista teaches you how to draw manga characters from scratch. She shows you how to illustrate the Japanese-inspired protagonists with the correct proportions, and how to give them their own unique style and personality. Are you ready to draw a world of your own?
Start by getting to know Natalia, a Swedish manga artist and your teacher for this course. She shares her creative journey that led to her work being published throughout Europe and the US. Hear about the artists and artwork that inspire her and have influenced her work.
Get an overview of the materials needed, and how to use them. Learn about manga history and its character archetypes. Dive into the practical part of the course, and learn basic sketching and drawing techniques. Natalia shares her tips for making drawing a habit, and how to overcome creative blocks.
Next, Natalia teaches you how to draw the facial features of your manga character. She takes you step by step through drawing proportions and how they can change depending on age, gender, and personality. Learn how to draw your manga character’s eyes exactly how you envision them. Explore drawing facial expressions and how to give your character a unique hairstyle. Then, learn how to draw your character’s head in different positions.
Move on to drawing your character’s body by exploring different body types and choosing the one that best suits your style. Hone in on the finer details of your character by learning how to draw their hands. Discover the different ways to draw the poses of your character, as well as how to draw them in motion! Give your character a fashion sense by learning to illustrate their clothing.
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