Pop Manga

Pop Manga
Author: Camilla d'Errico
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2013-10-08
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0307985512

Renowned manga artist and comics creator Camilla D'Errico's beginner's guide to drawing her signature Japanese-style characters. From comics to video games to contemporary fine art, the beautiful, wide-eyed-girl look of shoujo manga has infiltrated pop culture, and no artist's work today better exemplifies this trend than Camilla D'Errico's. In her first instructional guide, D'Errico reveals techniques for creating her emotive yet playful manga characters, with lessons on drawing basic body construction, capturing action, and creating animals, chibis, and mascots. Plus, she gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at her character design process, pointers on creating their own comics, and prompts for finishing her drawings. Pop Manga is both a celebration of creativity and an indespensible guide that is sure to appeal to manga diehards and aspiring artists alike.

The Pop Manga Sketchbook

The Pop Manga Sketchbook
Author: Camilla d'Errico
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2021-06-01
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 0593138228

A stylish sketchbook from acclaimed manga artist and painter Camilla d'Errico, featuring creative drawing prompts and a smattering of her signature cute, creepy, and quirky characters. The Pop Manga Sketchbook is packed with ideas and inspiration from the instructional expert on manga, anime, and Pop Surrealism, Camilla d'Errico. With a brief introduction from the beloved artist, thirty drawing prompts, and fifty of d'Errico's stunning sketches sprinkled throughout, this guided drawing journal is perfect for artists of all skill levels. Fans of d'Errico's instructional Pop Manga books and newcomers to manga and drawing will be swept into the artist's uniquely colorful, surreal world in the pages of this sketchbook. A layflat binding provides plenty of room for artists to practice their drawing skills, and the sturdy paper is suitable for pencil, ink, and watercolor. Whether you are a beginner or a devoted fan, you will draw inspiration from The Pop Manga Sketchbook.

Pop Manga Coloring Book

Pop Manga Coloring Book
Author: Camilla d'Errico
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2016-07-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781974811496

Manga artist and Pop Surrealism superstar Camilla d'Errico presents her first ever adult coloring book, filled with portraits, patterns, and the stunning artwork her fans and collectors have come to love.This one-of-a-kind book offers you the opportunity to collaborate with d'Errico, adding your colors to her gorgeous black and white linework. Featuring everything from haunting and surreal character portraits to pages filled with patterns and designs all rendered in d'Errico's inimitable style, Pop Manga Coloring Book is guaranteed to provide hours of coloring fun and excitement.

Pop Painting

Pop Painting
Author: Camilla d'Errico
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2016-01-05
Genre: Art
ISBN: 160774807X

A unique behind-the-scenes guide to the painting process of one of the most popular artists working in the growing, underground art scene of Pop Surrealism. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at the painting tools, methods, and inspirations of one of the top artists working in the growing field of Pop Surrealism. For the first time, beloved best-selling author and artist Camilla d’Errico pulls back the curtain to give you exclusive insights on topics from the paints and brushes she uses and her ideal studio setup, to the dreams, notions, and pop culture icons that fuel the creation of her hauntingly beautiful Pop Surrealist paintings. With step-by-step examples covering major subject areas such as humans, animals, melting effects, and twisting reality (essential for Pop Surrealism!), Pop Painting gives you the sensation of sitting by Camilla’s side as she takes her paintings from idea to finished work. This front row seat reveals how a leading artist dreams, paints, and creates a successful body of work. For fans of Camilla and the underground art scene, aspiring artists looking to express their ideals in paint, and experienced artists wanting to incorporate the Pop Surrealist style into their work, Pop Painting is a one-of-a-kind, must-have guide.

Art of Drawing Manga

Art of Drawing Manga
Author: Sergi Càmara
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2007
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781402747069

Fusing the Japanese terms man (spontaneous, whimsical, distorted) and ga (drawing, painted, or printed image), Manga has become the hot style for comic book and graphic novel aficionados. But what does it take to master this lively and kinetic technique? Take this unmatched class, which provides drawing basics with a stunningly illustrated history that gives you a greater understanding of the genre s diversity and richness. A discussion of tools, narrative structure and composition set the creative process in motion and it continues with guidance on character development, visual perspective and depicting nuances of light and shadow. Find out how to move from frame to frame, change settings, imbue a protagonist with personality and more. Every page is an inspiration!

Drawing Manga Expressions and Poses

Drawing Manga Expressions and Poses
Author: Anna Southgate
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2011-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1448848008

Presents step-by-step instructions for using differences of pose and facial expression to reveal differences of personality and feeling in manga drawings of both female and male characters.

Pop Manga Dragons and Other Magically Mythical Creatures

Pop Manga Dragons and Other Magically Mythical Creatures
Author: Camilla d'Errico
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1984860860

Color surreal and astonishing beasts of the air, land, and sea! From the depths of her wickedly fun imagination, Camilla d’Errico brings to life a host of remarkable creatures, adding her signature, manga-inspired twist to several from myth, folklore, and legend! Use your unique palette to embolden fantastical favorites such as gryphons, hydras, and centaurs, as well as some you’ve probably never heard of! With striking full-page spreads and eerie patterns, your coloring prowess will turn these extraordinary beings into eye-popping, one-of-a-kind art.

Manga Art

Manga Art
Author: Mark Crilley
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2017-06-06
Genre: Art
ISBN: 038534631X

The world of manga (Japanese comics) has captured the imagination of artists, both aspiring and professional alike. Now best-selling artist and art instructor Mark Crilley presents the most complete look yet at the variety of creative options available in the world of manga. Crilley fills each chapter with gorgeous, original artwork created with a variety of tools (pencils, colored pencils, digital art, pen and ink, and more) and in a variety of manga-inspired styles. He pairs each piece with information on the materials used and the inspiration that led to its creation. Manga Art provides readers a one-of-a-kind chance to hear from one of the leading artists in the field of manga instruction, as he reveals the unlimited possibilities of manga and the creative secrets behind over 100 pieces of original, never-before-seen artwork.

Draw Amazing Manga Characters

Draw Amazing Manga Characters
Author: Akariko,
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2022-04-26
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1462922856

Set your manga characters in motion! Draw Amazing Manga Characters combines the strengths, talents, and perspectives of five different manga artists over 81 lessons that increase in detail and complexity. Key building blocks allow you to progress as you move through the book and "Take a Closer Look" sidebars offer tips so developing artists can avoid frustrating obstacles and roadblocks. This essential handbook shows you how to: Draw action characters from every possible angle, perspective, and viewpoint Progress logically from concept to character and from sketch to finished drawing Create well-balanced and proportioned characters to tell your story Create scenes with real depth and three-dimensional appeal The illustrators guide you through an easy four-step figure drawing process: 1. Block-in the basic shapes, using the techniques of figure drawing to set down the rough outline of your character. 2. Sketch in the formal details, as your creation starts to take on form and shape 3. Now it's time to lay down the next layers of features and tweaks that will make your character come to life and stand apart. 4. Finally the finishing touches, the shading and nuances that add depth, complexity and three-dimensional appeal. Now look what's sprung to life on the page--your very own manga character!

Pop Manga Drawing

Pop Manga Drawing
Author: Camilla d'Errico
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2019-07-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0399581502

An easy-to-follow, step-by-step manga drawing instruction book from fan favorite manga artist and painter Camilla d'Errico, featuring 30 lessons on illustrating cute, cool, and quirky characters in the Pop Surrealist style with pencils. With wildly popular appearances at Comic Cons and her paintings displayed in art galleries around the world, Camilla d'Errico has established herself as a go-to resource for manga-influenced art. Following in the footsteps of her past art instruction books Pop Manga and Pop Painting, Pop Manga Drawing provides the most direct and accessible lessons yet for rendering characters in her signature Pop Surrealist style. Written in the fun and encouraging voice that fans have come to expect, Pop Manga Drawing takes you step-by-step through lessons on drawing with graphite and mechanical pencils, along with insights on enhancing pieces with other mediums (including acrylics, markers, and colored pencils). It also provides tips and expert advice on drawing specific elements, including hair, eyes, and animals, that can take your manga art to the next level. Pop Manga Drawing grants one-of-a-kind access to the basic building blocks of artistic expression, giving you the tools you need to create your own pop manga masterpieces.