Books
Let's Draw!
Illustrating with
Copic (Publisher: Too Markers Products Inc) English Edition: 2005
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An Essential guide for anyone wanting to illustrate with Copic Markers (Original, Sketch or Ciao) whether you are a complete novice or already have some experience. "Let's Draw..." presents a series of technical lessons from eight different Japanese artists with extensive backgrounds in the use of Copic materials, each presenting a slightly different technique. This approach helps the reader to adopt and develop the methods best suited to their own, individual style. Additionally each artist explains their techniques for mixing Copic with a range of different media. (ie: water colour, pencil, computer tones, etc). The text is generously illustrated, making it easy to follow the instructions and also allows for quick reference as well as a source of inspiration. A catalogue of Copic products is included along with a 'Copic Colour System' colour chart showing how colours and their various shades are organised and numbered. Any Copic user will find this an indispensable handbook. |
Draw
Your Own Manga-All the Basics (Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd.) English
Edition: 2005
Recommended by Tokyo Animation College.
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This text book
starts from the beginning, assuming no prior knowledge or skills and
covers everything needed to get started drawing Manga. All the
lessons are fully illustrated and presented in a clear, easy to understand
format:
-Essential tools and materials and their proper use. -Character drawing, proportioning of figures and faces, overcoming common difficulties. -Special effect techniques using screen tone and ink. -Perspective drawing, backgrounds and avoiding common errors. -Using photographic material for backgrounds. The text commences with interviews with Takao Yaguchi and Toru Fujisawa, both famous Manga artists, who offer valuable insights into the 'path of a Manga artist' with sensible, hard learned wisdom. |
Draw
Your Own Manga-Beyond the Basics (Publisher: Kodansha International) English
Edition: 2005
Recommended by Tokyo Animation College.
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Building upon
the lessons learned in 'All the Basics', this text enhances and refines
the student Manga artist's basic techniques. Furthermore, 'Beyond the
Basics' introduces new approaches to develop style and add new dimensions
to Manga.
-Distinguishing male and female characters of various ages, with refined use of physical characteristics, facial expressions, clothing and more. -Special effects to enhance the impact of Manga, such as screen tone effects, flashes and converging lines, gradation, onomatopoeia and so on. -Indoor and outdoor backgrounds and perspectives, day and night scene depiction using screen tone and ink techniques. -Using colour markers, ink and airbrushes for vibrant colour Manga. This book also features an interview with Shinji Mizushima, Famous for his sport oriented Manga. |
| Book name | Product code | Price |
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| Let's Draw! Illustrating with Copic | BK-LD | $19.95 |
| Draw Your Own Manga-All the Basics | BK-DM1 | $35.00 |
| Draw Your Own Manga-Beyond the Basics | BK-DM2 | $35.00 |
