How to Render Attractive Characters with Copic Markers - by Yasaiko Midorihana (Paperback)

About the Book

Published in cooperation with COPIC, this visual learning experience helps manga artists of every level

Book Synopsis

Amazing characters are what bring manga to life, and this guide from expert artist Midorihana gives illustrated, easy-to-understand, thorough instructions on how to create characters that jump off the page! COPIC markers are not simply for "coloring" . . . their blendability and color range mean amazing realism and special effects.

Here are the basic and advanced techniques you need:

• learn gradation and shading
• using white ink and color order
• how to think about shadows and special effects
• how to draw key elements like eyes, lips, and patterned items
• features a complete reference chart of all 358 COPIC Sketch and Ciao colors

Master these skills in a hands-on way with the book's genius approach of guiding you through seven professionally drawn character scenes. From the author of How to Render Eye-Catching Textures with COPIC Markers, comes another must-have resource for manga artists everywhere!