This comprehensive guide to drawing action manga contains all the basics followed by 16 action-packed step-by-step pin-ups for the aspiring graphic novel artist.
The book then guides you step by step through 16 exciting, action-packed pin-ups allowing you to explore a range of poses, characters and perspectives. Follow the step by steps and the basic techniques to build up your confidence and before you know it you’ll be creating your own action drawings and characters! A sword-wielding heroine takes on a hulking guard; and a mecha warrior engages in flying combat!
This revamped edition is reproduced at a larger size so every step is as clear and dynamic as it can be.
Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Space to Work 9
A Material World 10
Overcoming Fear of a Blank Page 13
Reference It! 13
Body Basics 15
A Matter of Perspective 16
Let’s Face It! 17
Express Yourself 18
Hair We Go! 20
Show Your Hands 22
Fabrication 24
Accessorize! 26
Light Stuff 28
Special FX 30
Let’s Draw!
Leaping Punch 34
Shaman Spell 40
Hunted! 48
Swordplay 55
Sprint! 62
Jumping Attack! 69
Ready For Action! 74
Get Your Kicks! 82
Slam Dunk! 88
Don’t Open the Box! 96
Surf’s Up! 104
Mecha War! 112
Full Speed! 120
Heat of Battle 128
Break Out! 134
Incoming! 142
Index 144
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