Start instantly! Use the high-resolution line-art provided on the CD to practice the techniques explained in the book.
Learn how to design your own unique manga characters for your own projects.
Create stunning full-colour manga illustrations using the simple step-by-step tutorials.
Millions of different manga characters can be assembled using the files supplied.
Suitable for all age groups.
Manga is an increasingly popular art form throughout the world, and today it is used in numerous media, from animation to advertising.Nlanga ClipArt provides you with all the elementsyou need tO ere.ate.your own ready-to-print, professional-looking, full-colour manga illustrations - even if you can't draw!
If you love manga, you can use the high-resolution line art to create your very own stunning, personalised artwork, and in next to no time you'll be developing your very own unique manga style. All the elements you need to get started are included on the CD. The accompanying book explains all the techniques you need to create, colour and render your own stunning manga illustrations. It also offers inspiration, with numerous examples of the latest ideas in this genre- all from professional manga artists.
Introduction
On the disc
DIGITAL MANGA
Introduction to digital art
Photoshop and Photoshop Elements
Photoshop tools
Photoshop brushes
Creating characters
Blocking in base colors
Choosing colors
Cel shading
Highlights and details
Airbrush technique
Natural media
CHARACTERS
Contemporary
Sci-fi
Traditional Asian
Warrior
Children
Chibi
Good monsters
Evil monsters
Mecha (giant robot)
ALTERNATIVE STYLES
Cute
Monsters and aliens
BACKGROUNDS AND ACCESSORIES
Backgrounds
Volcano
Street scene
Village
Hangar
School
Waterfront
Accessories
Contributors