Manga Drawing School

Take Your Art to the Next Level, Step-by-Step

Author Mei Yu
Illustrated by Mei Yu
Hardcover
$30.00 US
8.69"W x 10.38"H x 0.93"D  
On sale Sep 03, 2024 | 256 Pages | 9780744099133

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School is now in session! Learn the art of drawing manga with YouTube sensation and manga expert Mei Yu.

In Manga Drawing School, Mei guides you through every artwork step by step, from drawing simple faces and hairstyles to striking poses and action-packed fantasy scenes. You'll discover over 50 lessons that will help you master the skills you need to create manga characters and scenes that are packed with personality.

Starting with the basics – from drawing the right lines and layering color to storyboarding and using speech bubbles – you'll build your skills chapter by chapter with lessons on expressions, hands and feet, outfits, and even fantasy characters. Try your hand at different manga styles including chibi, shonen, and chibi art, and take your art to the next level with Mei's tips and masterclasses.

With Mei's help and encouragement, you'll create characters that are packed with personality, whatever your age or skill level. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get started!
Mei Yu is a best-selling manga illustrator, teacher, and author who has shared over 1,000 manga and art videos on YouTube and Facebook to her 2 million followers. She has over 20 years' experience as an art teacher specializing in manga and comic art, and has taught classes to all ages across North America. In 2024 she published her debut graphic novel memoir, Lost & Found: Based on a True Story.
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School is now in session! Learn the art of drawing manga with YouTube sensation and manga expert Mei Yu.

In Manga Drawing School, Mei guides you through every artwork step by step, from drawing simple faces and hairstyles to striking poses and action-packed fantasy scenes. You'll discover over 50 lessons that will help you master the skills you need to create manga characters and scenes that are packed with personality.

Starting with the basics – from drawing the right lines and layering color to storyboarding and using speech bubbles – you'll build your skills chapter by chapter with lessons on expressions, hands and feet, outfits, and even fantasy characters. Try your hand at different manga styles including chibi, shonen, and chibi art, and take your art to the next level with Mei's tips and masterclasses.

With Mei's help and encouragement, you'll create characters that are packed with personality, whatever your age or skill level. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get started!

Author

Mei Yu is a best-selling manga illustrator, teacher, and author who has shared over 1,000 manga and art videos on YouTube and Facebook to her 2 million followers. She has over 20 years' experience as an art teacher specializing in manga and comic art, and has taught classes to all ages across North America. In 2024 she published her debut graphic novel memoir, Lost & Found: Based on a True Story.

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