Monster Book of Manga Drawing : 150 Step-by-Step Projects for Beginners

Monster Book of Manga Drawing : 150 Step-by-Step Projects for Beginners
ISBN: 9781440332098
Publication Date: 1 March 2014

It's the most mammoth book of manga drawing EVER! If there's one key to drawing manga, it's GO BIG--starting with this humongous book of step-by-step instruction and inspiration. Compiled from nearly 10 years of best-selling books by David Okum, these pages are teeming with the most popular characters--ninjas, wizards, cyberpunk kids, space pirates, evil queens, mindless goons and more--all broken down into easy-to-follow steps, from pencil sketch to full-color renderings. Throughout, you'll find expert advice on rendering dynamic poses, expressions, weapons, clothing, cool modes of transportation and more. Hero or villain, chibi or giant, mecha or mega-cute...you'll learn how to draw them all manga-style. Simply add your one-of-a-kind twist, and POW! There's no stopping you! 150 step-by-step demos make it easy to learn by doing! 30+ memorable superheroes and the villains that make their lives difficult 30+ terrific monsters--killer robots, zombies, mutant cyborgs, vampires and the like 30+ varieties of fantasy characters, including goblins, elves, witches and skeleton warriors Sidekicks, thugs and other supporting characters to round out your cast PLUS a whole chapter of wicked-cool martial arts moves for action-filled fight scenes! Join the LEGIONS of budding artists who have learned to draw with David Okum!

About the Author

David Okum has worked as a freelance artist and illustrator since 1984 and has had comic work published since 1992 when he had a story published in a Ninja High School anthology published by Antarctic Press. He has since been included in two other Antarctic Press anthologies and several small-press comic books. His writing and artwork have appeared in six books by Guardians of Order. He is also the author and illustrator of Manga Mad...