Publisher's Synopsis
Design your own anime and manga characters with the ultimate manga fashion drawing book from bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart. Christopher Hart goes "manga chic" with this guide to drawing the edgy fashions found in the popular Japanese genre. Packed with tutorials, this stylish manga drawing book offers many enticing projects for aspiring artists, from creating classic outfits worn by popular manga characters to depicting the newest trends emerging from Tokyo. Chris explains how to draw clothing, eyes, and hairstyles as well as figures, body types, and poses; mix and match outfits, accessorize, create complementary color schemes, add a sense of movement to the image, and design exciting wardrobes for all seasons. He demystifies topics that typically puzzle beginners, from capturing the creases and folds of clothing to drawing patterns on fabric. A troubleshooting guide covers common problem areas so fans will quickly learn how to transform their basic manga characters into compelling fashion icons. Part figure drawing guide and part fashion design book, the Manga Fashion Bible is a great gift for fans of other Christopher Hart drawing books who are interested in drawing manga. Anyone looking for manga books for teens with a flair for fashion will find everything they need in this all-encompassing guide to manga fashion.
