Pop Manga (how To Draw The Coolest, Cutest Characters, Animals, Mascots, And More)

By (author) D'Errico Camilla; By (author) D'Errico Camilla; By (author) Stephen Martin
Short description/annotation
From comics to video games to contemporary fine art, the beautiful, wide-eyed girl look of shoujo manga has infiltrated pop culture and no artist''s work today better exemplifies this trend than Camilla D''Errico''s. In this instructional guide, she gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at her character design process.
Description
D''Errico''s work exemplifies the beautiful, wide-eyed girl look of shoujo manga, which has infiltrated pop culture. From comics to video games to contemporary fine art, the beautiful, wide-eyed girl look of shoujo manga has infiltrated pop culture and no artist''s work today better exemplifies this trend than Camilla D''Errico''s. In her first instructional guide, D''Errico reveals her techniques for creating her emotive yet playful manga characters, with lessons on drawing basic body construction, capturing action and creating animals, chibis and mascots. Plus, she gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at her character design process, pointers on creating their own comics and prompts for finishing her drawings. Pop Manga is both a celebration of creativity and an indispensable guide that is sure to appeal to manga diehards and aspiring artists alike.
Biographical note
Camilla D''Errico''s unique style is in demand and her client list includes Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, Random House, Tokyopo, Hasbro, Disney, Sanrio and Neil Gaiman. Stephen W. Martin is a screenwriter and story editor in film and comics.
Excerpt
"Whenever I’m creating a new character, I always start with the eyes. You get all the emotion from the eyes; they are the gateway to the character’s soul. Eyes are the manga artist’s catchphrase or calling card. Next time you’re reading Naruto, Chobits, or even Vampire Knight—some of my personal favorites—take a look at the characters’ eyes and notice the differences in the style and execution. Each manga artist has a signature way of drawing eyes. My eyes are “circle eyes,” and that’s the style you’re about to learn. But I want you to take the steps I teach you and run with them, altering them to match your own style and your own characters’ personalities. Remember, it’s your signature, so have fun!"