I’ve been reading and drawing manga since I was 10, now that I’m 18 I know a lot more about the art then when I first started. Now that I’ve gained a few years of experience here’s what I suggest you do to get the most out of manga and improve your art.
If you’re not already a reader of manga, go to your local library or book store and check out some. Start with something that looks interesting to you, if you like it try another, if you don’t move on to something else. Try not to be discouraged by bad artwork or poor page composition. Everyone starts somewhere and there’s no shame in starting with bad stuff. If you like the story you can always find another version of it with better art later on.
The most important thing is to read, read as much as possible. Reading will help your vocabulary, grammar and reading comprehension which are all essential for writing your own stories and drawing your own manga. Reading also allows you to see what works for other artists in terms of panel layout and page composition.
If possible watch some anime as well(check out my previous post for info on how to watch anime legally). Watching anime will give you an idea of how dialogue is structured in Japanese and how facial
I want to share with you my knowledge about manga, how to improve your art, and how to read manga! This blog will be a variety of things, but the main focus will be on improving your skills and learning more about the art style. I hope you will enjoy this blog and learn a lot!
My name is Feliciano and I am 17 years old. I have been drawing since I was around 5 years old, and have been reading manga since I was 8.
I hope you enjoy reading this blog as much as I enjoy making it!
I’ve been a manga fan for over twenty years. I have read thousands of manga books, from classics like “Fist of the North Star” to modern hits like “Naruto” and “Bleach.” Even though I can’t draw for anything, I’ve also taken several classes in figure drawing and attended conventions like Anime Boston and Otakon.
Things have changed a lot since I first started reading manga full time. Back then, there was no internet. You had to rely on printed guides or the word-of-mouth of fellow fans to learn about new titles or find out more about your favorite series.
Nowadays, you can find everything you want to know by typing a few words into Google or Yahoo. And luckily, there are hundreds of great sites out there with information on every aspect of manga. This blog is just one more such site, but here’s what makes it different:
Art can be a powerful way of expression and communication. However, if you want to make art as a career, it is important to understand that you’re also entering into business. Of course there are artists who manage to get away without having any business sense at all and still make a living, but the vast majority of successful artists know how to harness their talent into a viable business.
What is chibi art?
Chibi is the Japanese word for “short”. It refers to a style of illustration in which characters are drawn with large heads and small bodies. This style is often used in manga, anime and video games.
Why learn this style?
It’s not just because it’s cute. It’s because this style is widely popular with manga fans around the world. Even if you’re not interested in creating manga yourself, there’s value in knowing how to create art in this popular form.
What can I expect from this blog?
I found out about the chibi style of drawing from my Japanese teacher. It’s a way of drawing people where they are shrunk down to childlike proportions and feature big heads, eyes and hands.
I love chibi art. Chibi is an expressive and fun style of drawing that can really show off your talents as an artist. Here are some tips for how to draw chibi art.
The easiest way to get started drawing manga is by using a chibi character. Chibi art is basically the small version of a manga character, it can be done in many ways. The first thing you need is a full body figure of your character. This can be obtained by simply tracing it from a picture if you want to make an original manga or anime, or by using any full body figure that resembles what you want your character to look like. If you are drawing a girl, use the outline of a girl as a reference. You don’t have to completely copy it, just use it as a reference for the general shape of your chibi.
What follows are some steps that will help you draw better chibis:
1.) Use simple shapes and lines. Draw round shapes and ovals for the head and eyes, then draw three lines going down vertically for the mouth and two lines going horizontally for the eyes. For the hair shape add one more vertical line above this basic structure on each side of the head.
Remember that it doesn’t have to look exactly like this but keep it in mind when you start sketching out your own original chibis!
2.) Add details. To make your chibi look more detailed, add more lines
