Manga Watercolor: Step-by-step manga art techniques from pencil to paint

This guide teaches beginners how to create beautiful manga art using pencil and watercolors, covering fundamentals, techniques, and 12 step-by-step painting projects. It includes downloadable templates for those who want to skip the drawing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 09 March 2021
Publisher: David & Charles

Discover the Art of Manga in Watercolor!


Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey into the world of manga art? With this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to create stunning manga illustrations from scratch, using pencil and watercolors. Whether you're a beginner or an aspiring artist, Lisa Santrau, a renowned manga and comic book artist, will guide you every step of the way.


In this guide, you'll discover the essential materials and tools needed to get started. Lisa will also delve into the fundamentals of manga drawing, covering topics such as color theory, breaking down drawings into basic shapes, body proportions, and faces for both classic manga and chibi manga figures. You'll learn how to sketch, create depth with shading, and explore a range of watercolor techniques, including washes, wet-on-wet, and layering.


But that's not all! Lisa will introduce you to special techniques, such as masking fluid and an innovative film technique, to add texture and patterns to your artwork. The exercises that follow the basics will take you through a variety of techniques, including manga poses, hair and eyes, backgrounds, textures, gradients, and more.


To reinforce your learning, you'll be presented with 12 step-by-step painting projects. These projects are designed to help you perfect your manga art skills. From sweet chibi girls on cakes to steampunk chibis against vibrant backgrounds, you'll have the opportunity to apply the techniques you've learned and create your own unique manga artwork.


What's great about this guide is that it offers downloadable templates for each painting project. If you prefer to skip the drawing phase and jump straight to the painting, you can use these templates to speed up your workflow. The projects are varied, fun, and challenging, ensuring that you'll never get bored or lose motivation.


So, whether you're a fan of manga or simply want to explore your creative side, this guide is for you. With Lisa's expertise and guidance, you'll be able to create beautiful manga art in watercolor and embark on a journey of artistic expression.


Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock your inner artist and bring your manga dreams to life. Get your copy of "Manga in Watercolor: Create Stunning Illustrations from Pencil Sketch to Finished Painting" today and start creating your own magical manga world!

Weight: 532g
Dimension: 200 x 235 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781446308479