Magical Characters: Christopher Hart's Draw Manga Now!

by Christopher Hart

Overview

Magical Characters teaches readers how to draw in the whimsical and imaginative style of manga that has given rise to such fan favorites such as Sailor Moon and Naruto. Including lessons on fantastical clothing, characters types and their magical powers, and even magical beasts, this book covers everything readers need to go from manga fans to fantasy manga artists. After an introduction to these elements, readers will have a chance to follow along Hart's in-depth step-by-steps, and will even be invited to draw on their own, right in the book's pages.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780385345354
Publisher:	Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Publication date:	06/18/2013
Series:	Christopher Hart's Draw Manga Now!
Sold by:	Random House
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	15 MB
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About the Author

CHRISTOPHER HART is the world's bestselling author of manga, basic drawing, and cartooning books. His titles have set the standard for art instruction with more than 3 million copies in print in 18 languages. Renowned for up-to-the-minute content and easy-to-follow steps, all of Hart's books have become staples for a new generation of aspiring artists and professionals.

Read an Excerpt

What makes a Magical Girl?
The magical girl is a type of character found in shoujo (Japanese comics aimed at young girls); however, magical girls also appear across many genres and character types. You definitely need to have these in your repertoire. The magical girl starts out as a typical shoolgirl. Her transformation-- via a glamorous costume, and amplified by special powers-- gives her a new identity. She would be the last person in the world to believe that something amazing was about to happen to her.