Focus on Faces

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You want to draw manga, and Manga University will show you how. You'll get VERY good at this. After all, we've been teaching people just like you for over 20 years. "How to Draw Manga: Step-by-Step Guide For Beginners #1 ― Focus on Faces" is the latest in Manga University's lineup of best-selling instructional books. This all-ages volume features 1,000 professional illustrations, with detailed instructions written by Manga University's teaching staff. You will how to draw perfect manga faces with step-by-step instructions in five exciting categories: HEAD START: Learn about the various shapes used for manga faces, and how to draw them from multiple angles. AMAZING EYES: Manga characters convey a lot of personality and emotion through their eyes. This section covers all of the essentials, including shapes and shading. NOSES, MOUTHS AND EARS: Drawing eyes is fun, but don't forget the other facial features. Button noses, open and closed mouths, and attuned ears are covered step-by-step. EXCELLENT EXPRESSIONS: Here's where a face really comes alive. We'll show you how to put together classic combinations of eyebrows, eyes, and mouths that do all the talking. HAUTE HAIRSTYLES: Once the face is ready, you want to top it off with a manga-style hairdo. Go for the finishing touch with spikes, curls, bangs, ponytails, and more. So pick up "How to Draw Manga: Focus on Faces" from Manga University, and begin drawing characters that make everyone say "Wow!" Review: Amazing Book on Drawing Faces - This book was a fantastic read! It first start off with general tips and tools for the trade, and shows the various angles to draw the head. As soon as you get a general idea of how to construct the face, something amazing happens: It breaks down every individual part of the face! Eyes, Nose, Mouth, Ears, and Hair are all individually studied! It shows you various drawing styles from cartoony to semi-realistic. Proper construction, proportions, and unique details are also highlighted. They even give examples and tips on how to stylize these features to give some personality to your drawings. While the arrangement of the book's contents can be a little disorienting at first, I recommend this book to anyone who loves drawing manga. The variations alone will certainly make this book something you'll reread many times! Happy Drawing! Review: Solid, but definitely for beginners, true to the title - I found this book to be one of the better introductions to manga faces and hair. That said, the same author's Female Figure: Professional Techniques set the bar really high for instructional guides, and this book is not quite on that level. Solid, but not the gem of the pro techniques book.