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Drawing a manga character’s head
In this article, I will show you step by step how to draw the head of a manga character facing forward. If […]
How to Digitise Your Manga Page Drawings?
Digitisation is the process of transforming your drawings into files on a computer. It can be performed different ways, but some techniques […]
Manga Panels Composition Principles and Applications
A good layout of the panels in your manga pages is essential. But to be efficient you must also have a good composition […]
Adding Sound Effects to Your Manga
As a graphic novel, manga uses different artifices to give readers the impression of sounds, sound effects and voices. These artifices are […]
Shading and Texturing A Manga Page
Shading and texturing a manga page allow to add more dynamic and depth to your drawings, thus improving the readability. Artists use […]
Inking a Manga Page
The inking of a manga page (ペン入れ – PEN ire in Japanese) is a key stage in the realisation of a manga. […]
The Manga Page’s Rough Sketch
Now that you have your manga mock-up (or ネーム nēmu) you are finally ready to draw your manga pages. The process of drawing […]
Mockup Your Manga Story and Pages
Now that your manga story script is ready, the next step is to translate this script into a set of pages with panels and […]
Introduction to Manga Character Design
Character design for a manga consists in both defining the look and the personality of your characters. It is essential if you […]