If you read Manga a lot, you might think you know your character, but nothing beats drawing to really learn the individual shape of a character. By concentrating on one character at a time, you can get to know them really well, so you’ll always draw them correctly. * Collect a scrapbook of pictures for [...]
Sometimes a little artist’s licence is needed if light is poor or when working from a photo. Adding a little curved highlight cutting across the pupil and iris, a shadow under the lid, or detail to the iris, can brighten flat eyes. Don’t automatically outline the lower lid – often the lower rim is highlighted [...]
#1 Getting Started Once you have decided on your subject, you need to decide on the best techniques and materials to use. There are so many things to consider. Should the background stay white? Should you use a smooth paper or rough? Should you use graphite, charcoal, or a maybe a combination of both. It’s [...]
Keeping a sketchbook is a great way of keeping track of creative ideas and getting in the habit of regular drawing, as well as being a useful resource for large works when you are feeling short on ideas. Remember that not every drawing you do needs to be a work of art, though certainly sketchbooks [...]
