Drawing Manga Characters from Scratch
A course by user3563147 surname3563147 , Comic Artist and Illustrator
Joined July 2020
Learn to draw a complete model sheet in pencil with proportion, volume, and movement
Learn to draw a complete model sheet in pencil with proportion, volume, and movement
Joined July 2020
In the world of comics, there are no creative limits, it can go anywhere from fantasy stories to those filled with action and adventure. Giovana and Paulo are specialists when it comes to this illustration style. The renowned duo Eudetenis teaches you, step by step, how to give life to memorable characters.
Learn how to create an entire model sheet in pencil in different perspectives and add details of your character in manga style. Giovana and Paulo teach you all the techniques to give movement and personality to your work, starting with the concept to the final art.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 15 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (815)
- 42,146 students
- 14 lessons (1h 46m)
- 15 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a full model sheet to show the different perspectives and details of your manga-style character.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For anyone interested in illustrating manga-style characters.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required to take this course.
As for materials, you will need a 2B graphite pencil, a set of colored pencils (at least twelve colors), white paper, an eraser, a desk lamp, a pen, and a lineart pen. To edit your illustration digitally, you will need a scanner and a computer with photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop (as your teachers will be using).
Reviews
A course by user3563147 surname3563147
Giovana and Paulo Serafim, better known as Eudetenis, are professionals in the field of draughtsmanship and manga comics with over ten years of experience in both national and international markets.
Giovanna draws and Paulo creates scripts. The duo has worked with publishing houses in Japan and France to promote their own creations, such as the series “Rasetsu: Primal Hunt”. The duo also won various awards, including the Masterclass prize in Silent Manga Audition.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Knowing the manga
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Introduction to Manga
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Choose your character
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Necessary materials
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U3
Building a character
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Body proportions
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Movement
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Clothes
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Proportions of the head 1
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Proportions of head 2
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U4
Model Sheet
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Creating the model sheet
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Scanning and adjustments
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Promoting your work
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FP
Final project
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Drawing Manga Characters from Scratch
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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displayname8465770
The course is quite complete. It teaches a lot about drawing.
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displayname15043337
I'm going to start, I'm excited 😃😃😃
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displayname13207894
It's great if you don't know where to start.
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Recommended course
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displayname4490793
Great manga course for beginners
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