How To Draw Manga Special: Colored Original Drawings: Amazon.ca: Society for the Study of Manga Technique: Books

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The media used for colour genga (original drawings) are felt markers. Copic sketch markers are particularly popular, because they allow the artist to use a wide variety of styles and can be used with an airbrush. This publication presents in great detail copic sketch techniques, giving consideration to suitability with paper and even includes techniques of combining markers with pastels and other media. It is an unparalleled, innovative manual, proving excellent reference for the beginner and the professional alike.

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3.0 out of 5 stars pretty good..., Mar 17 2004

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This review is from: How To Draw Manga Special: Colored Original Drawings (Paperback)

I borrowed this book from a classmate for a day, and i really liked it. It doesn't have pictures of naked people, but it has 2 somewhat disturbing pictures. it may seem like a huge advertising gimmick for copic, but it does give you useful information, like how to use an airbrush, how to gradate colors,mixing marker, colored pencil, and pastel colors, and tips on types paper and inks. the art seemed ugly sometimes but I tried to look over that. the guide character that appeared throughout the book looked as if the proportions were messed up; her boobs were too big, her legs too short, and she looked overall like a 7 year old.

but thats ok.
I liked the book. ^_^

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the Serious Drawer, Aug 31 2003

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"ekeindigo" (Basking Ridge, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How To Draw Manga Special: Colored Original Drawings (Paperback)

This is a very unique manga-drawing guide as it covers specifically colored pictures. However, I I felt that it did an excellent job of covering that subject.

For example, this book had a section that showed how the same colored drawing would look on many, many different types of paper. It also explained the differences between, water, oil, and alchohol-based markers and important little things to know about them. (For example, oil-based markers will dissolve toner.) It also mentioned things such as not coloring too quickly or too slowly, and photocopying your images when coloring to make room for mistakes. It even tells you multiple ways of storing and protecting your finished artwork and where to make copies...
The guide also goes on to airbrush techniques...

Also, this book provided several solid examples of doing colored drawings step by step. And, this volume was quite free of ecchi material, which is an enormous plus in my view.

Finally, the little mini-manga at the beginning and end of the book added a cute touch to the guide. The store salesperson who appears often throughout the pages makes the book more fun to read despite the fact that this guide is much more technical than other volumes.

Overall, this is a wondeful How to Draw Manga book. Although it it more for the slightly advanced drawer who has some decent experience with drawing manga, it's a fun and educational (in terms of drawing) read for anyone who loves drawing manga.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Nice!, Jun 10 2003

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Lindsey A. (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews

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Great examples of how to use your copics, etc, to add color to your artwork the way the professionals do. I think this could help all kinds of artists, actually.

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1.0 out of 5 stars A world of NO.
When I got this book I stupidly ignored the cover and bought it based on the content it promised and the little bit of content I saw while flipping through it. Read more

Published on Feb 24 2004 by L. Jonte

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for adding color to Manga/Anime
Great techniques and instructions for adding color to your works of art and bring them to life. A must have for any inspired manga/anime artist.

Published on Jan 10 2003 by Rodney Demo