Manga Drawing with Mermaids, Unicorns, and Other Magical Creatures

by Naomi Hughes, Vincent Batignole (Illustrator)

Overview

Enchanting mermaids, noble centaurs, gentle nymphs . . . magical creatures brighten myths of old. Now artists of all abilities can bring these spellbinding legends to life in the mesmerizing manga art style! Illustrated step-by-step instructions show how to draw the fantasy beings, starting with simple shapes and progressing to dynamic, full-colored manga masterpieces. Along the way, readers will learn secrets about each creature and discover tips for honing their skills and making their drawings mythical.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798875221552
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	Draw Manga Mythical Creatures
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Naomi Hughes is an author and school librarian in Minnesota, where she lives with her family and a house full of pets. She writes all sorts of books for kids, from nonfiction picture books to science fiction and fantasy for teens. She loves all things manga and anime and also enjoys traveling, reading, escape games, and going on adventures.

Vincent Batignole trained at the École Pivaut in Nantes, France.
His professional journey started in 2005 with the comic series GloomCookie, created by Serena Valentino (Disney’s Villains book series) and Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin). Since then, he’s been illustrating and writing for various international clients while earning a Master’s Degree in cinema history and film analysis. He currently lives in
Paris, surrounded by what’s easily one of the biggest collections of manga drawn by CLAMP.

Interviews

Pairing of popular manga-style art and mythical creatures will delight young artists;