I'm agaisnt the "How to Draw Manga" series since they often go for a generic anime-style that doesn't appeal to many. Young, anime artist are better off learning to draw by looking at the many styles of manga and anime. They should also look at other art mediums as well. Other art forms can actually help you draw manga and anime better. All the best manga/anime artists are very well-rounded artists.
And about the fashion magazines....those help alot.
;O
Good article by the way.
These are good ideas that you got here. I haven't checked out the links yet, but I'll get back to them. Honestly, I have completely forgotten about the google search... It's so common and under my nose that I didn't saw it there... Gah!
Here in the Philippines though, so far the most common source of Anime related referrence are the How to Draw and the Mangas themselves. Of course, there are a lot of drawing references everywhere. It really does help a lot to have knowledge of basic anatomy.
I agree with Erzengel Weiss, I would like to know more about plot and storyline stuff. How to start, how to keep going, that kind of thing. Just anything you think would be usefull.
It's a shame that you're leaning in the direction of 'if it's not japanese, it's not authentic.' I know some awesome American artists who draw in the Anime and Manga style. And remember, thats all it is. A style. I think I know what books you're mentioning though. Christopher Hart's books have never impressed me. It's a rehashing of other books, and he does have alot of that 'jackie chan adventures' stuff going on.
I really suggest you give the DMP books a whirl. They're done by artists usually from Japan and they're really great material! I also urge you to try new things. =) Just because it's made here in the states doesn't make it any less authentic.
Thanks for the suggestion. That might make a great crosspoint article for me and my husband to do. I do tend to agree though. I've seen some great talent with very little writing ability to back it up with story. Thanks for that! =)
I usually find something really heavy and just set it on top of the pages/book to keep it open. After a while the book will break in and it won't be so difficult =)
Kya, thank you; that human anatomy for artists one will really help. Yeah, manga like Saiyuki is helpful, but it's so darn hard to find something to decently prop the book open while you're trying to sketch.
ChimeraHead
Otakuite | Posted 05/11/08 | Reply
cool..
thankz 4 sharing it,,
it's rly2 useful...^^
Kachikamac
Queen of Termina (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/04/08 | Reply
Thanks so much for writing this. It was very helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed reading all of it! It made me giggle at some parts...
---Kachikamac
jeweloflife
Afrofantastic (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/03/08 | Reply
I'm agaisnt the "How to Draw Manga" series since they often go for a generic anime-style that doesn't appeal to many. Young, anime artist are better off learning to draw by looking at the many styles of manga and anime. They should also look at other art mediums as well. Other art forms can actually help you draw manga and anime better. All the best manga/anime artists are very well-rounded artists.
And about the fashion magazines....those help alot.
;O
Good article by the way.
jomz
Otaku Summoner (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/02/08 | Reply
These are good ideas that you got here. I haven't checked out the links yet, but I'll get back to them. Honestly, I have completely forgotten about the google search... It's so common and under my nose that I didn't saw it there... Gah!
Here in the Philippines though, so far the most common source of Anime related referrence are the How to Draw and the Mangas themselves. Of course, there are a lot of drawing references everywhere. It really does help a lot to have knowledge of basic anatomy.
Well, keep it up. Tools of the trade sounds nice.
See ya around!
Hana1991
Otakuite++ | Posted 05/02/08 | Reply
I agree with Erzengel Weiss, I would like to know more about plot and storyline stuff. How to start, how to keep going, that kind of thing. Just anything you think would be usefull.
But this week, I say Tools of the trade. ^^
Angel
Chat Guardian (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/02/08 | Reply
i say the same webcomics
Rokuchan
Otakuite | Posted 05/02/08 | Reply
@Adam:
Hey objective or not, it's snazzy. XD So nyah!
Adam
Baron Von Kumichou (Founder) | Posted 05/02/08 | Reply
@Rokuchan:
Haha, I should have disclosed that I'm the publisher of Art Of Otaku, so my endorsement of it isn't objective...
chibimaster
Otakuite++ | Posted 05/01/08 | Reply
I gotta agree with you kazuya's art is beautiful I'm a big fan of her works, mainly saiyuki.
Rokuchan
Otakuite | Posted 05/01/08 | Reply
@:
It's a shame that you're leaning in the direction of 'if it's not japanese, it's not authentic.' I know some awesome American artists who draw in the Anime and Manga style. And remember, thats all it is. A style. I think I know what books you're mentioning though. Christopher Hart's books have never impressed me. It's a rehashing of other books, and he does have alot of that 'jackie chan adventures' stuff going on.
I really suggest you give the DMP books a whirl. They're done by artists usually from Japan and they're really great material! I also urge you to try new things. =) Just because it's made here in the states doesn't make it any less authentic.
Rokuchan
Otakuite | Posted 05/01/08 | Reply
@:
Thanks for the suggestion. That might make a great crosspoint article for me and my husband to do. I do tend to agree though. I've seen some great talent with very little writing ability to back it up with story. Thanks for that! =)
Rokuchan
Otakuite | Posted 05/01/08 | Reply
@cougarsama:
I usually find something really heavy and just set it on top of the pages/book to keep it open. After a while the book will break in and it won't be so difficult =)
Kyrianne
Otaku Eternal | Posted 05/01/08 | Reply
This will be SO helpful to me, since I'm seriously considering a job in the field of graphic noveling.
Thank you for posting this!
~Kyrianne
cougarsama
LDS Fangirl! (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 05/01/08 | Reply
Kya, thank you; that human anatomy for artists one will really help. Yeah, manga like Saiyuki is helpful, but it's so darn hard to find something to decently prop the book open while you're trying to sketch.
Rokuchan
Otakuite | Posted 05/01/08 | Reply
@Adam:
Oooh shiny! Thanks. ^_^ Call me crazy, had no idea about this one but I'll edit the post and add this to the list!
KoInu kyan
Grand Otaku | Posted 05/01/08 | Reply
oooh! Webcomics! Webcomics! C'mon, do webcomics! ^^
Adam
Baron Von Kumichou (Founder) | Posted 05/01/08 | Reply
** Cough **
Art Of Otaku
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