Drawing Manga Animals, Chibis, and Other Adorable Creatures

J. C. Ambleryn

Amberlyn explores traditional pen-and-ink techniques and describes how to create images with

computer software. The first part of the volume is devoted to the basic elements of drawing

characters, including the anatomical proportions necessary for realistic creatures and ways to

manipulate proportions to devise a variety of images. How to convey expression and movement

are among other topics discussed. The second section highlights various creatures important to

Japanese culture and legend. Each animal, whether mythical or real, is accompanied by its

Japanese and English name, and other information. Animals are often shown in more than one

drawing style. Computer techniques are the subject of the final portion of the book. Detailed

instructions are given for completing a manga page, beginning with the scanning process.

Although specific software packages are used in the examples, basic techniques can be translated

to other computer applications.

From School Library Journal