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Learning to draw Manga # 8: Chibi full body pose

Posted on July 27, 2013 | 4 comments

[[[Cringe]]] I’ve been afraid to try a full body anything. Even when I was drawing regularly, bodies scared me. I was never able to get the proportions right.

I was happy that the learning to draw book started out with a nice, friendly Chibi.

Chibi is a form of Manga art that is meant to be whimsical. Large heads, and a body three heads high.

Here she is.

I’m not crazy about the legs, but this is nearly exactly what the example in the book looks like for the legs. Things always look better when someone ELSE had drawn them.

I like to look at it like this.

Manga Chibi crop

She looks better without her legs.

Next time [[shivers]] more realistic full body poses—with MOVEMENT. Yikes!

Interested in a slow stroll along the road of Manga?

I’m learning to draw Manga with my son.

Here are my posts on our progress so far.

swish swivel squiggle

Learning to Draw Manga #1 Rekindling hobbies you love (with your kids)

Learning to Draw Manga #2 3/4 view girl

Learning to Draw Manga #3 Front View Boy

Learning to Draw Manga #4 My own character (fail?)

Learning to Draw Manga #5 Profile View

Learning to Draw Manga #6 First Ink – Adult woman

Learning to Draw Manga #7 Adult 3/4 view

Learning to Draw Manga #8 Chibi Full body pose

How to draw Sakura chibis in action from the book How to Draw Manga Chibis & Cute Critters (craftside.typepad.com)
Some Words From the Immortal Chibi ^^ (yuithepriestess.wordpress.com)
Googol by Laika (iamgoogol.wordpress.com)
Manga Introduction: Naruto, by Masashi Kishimoto (mvlteenvoice.com)
Anime and Manga Times – Intro (animepanda5500.wordpress.com)
I’ll Give It My All… Tomorrow Book 5 (comicsworthreading.com)
A chibi and some other stuff. (iareagoodgrammarperson.wordpress.com)
Show and Tell: Little Chibi Girl (portiasunexpectedtreasures.wordpress.com)

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Tagged Animation, Anime, art, Chibi, Comics, Fan Works, Fandom, hobbies, learn to draw, learning to draw, Manga, with kids

Learning to Draw Manga #7 – Adult 3/4 view

Posted on July 20, 2013 | 4 comments

This one was the hardest yet for some reason.

Well, I know why… I put the eyes in the wrong place to start, and I had to erase them and start over. Oh, well. You can still see the outline of the misplaced eye and the nose if you look closely. The eraser didn’t take it all away.

I really don’t like this one. The inking here makes it look traced. I think my marker is too thin. I might see if I can get one slightly thinker.

Oh! Did you notice a little color? That was Dude’s idea. It made the eyes look MUCH better than when I’d first finished.

Little steps.

Has anyone else taken up a hobby with their kids? How did it go?

how i start being a manga drawer (allthingsallmyown.wordpress.com)
Let’ Know Manga : Japanese Comic Dos and Don’ts (kuonthejapanfreak.wordpress.com)
The Manga (seriesanimescali.wordpress.com)

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Tagged Anime, Drawing, hobby with kids, Japan, learning to draw, Manga, with kids

Learning to Draw Manga #6 – My first inked drawing

Posted on July 6, 2013 | 6 comments

Okay, I have succumbed to peer pressure!

This week I moved on to the older character lesson. When I looked at all the “odd” lines that I’d have to add, I was sure I’d mess this up. When I was done, it didn’t look much like the sample drawing, but I was still pretty pleased with it.

I decided to “take the plunge” and go for the inking.

Before I did ANY erasing of my guide lines and sketch marks, I inked over them with the artist pens I picked up for Dude a few weeks ago. Then, when it was all “permanent”, I erased the pencil marks.

What jumped out at me was the eyes. I wish now that I’d taken a picture before the inking and after, because looking at it now, I don’t even believe that I drew this.

It blows me away the “finished” look that the ink gives the drawing.

It almost makes me want to try color. I said almost. Someday.

Recent Color (billrussickart.com)
Ink people (outlandish.co.nz)
Dachshund Step by Step (dailydoodlechallenge.wordpress.com)
Interview at Mesa Gráfica (docinks.wordpress.com)
My Current Art Kit (concretemoomin.com)
Let’ Know Manga : Japanese Comic Dos and Don’ts (kuonthejapanfreak.wordpress.com)

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Tagged art, artwork, Drawing, Inker, jennifer eaton, jennifer M. Eaton, learning to draw, Manga, Office Products, Pencil, Shopping, Supplies, Visual Arts

Learning to Draw Manga #4 – Your own Character (Partial Fail)

Posted on June 22, 2013 | 8 comments

This week, my son was experimenting with the dreaded 3/4 view, and started making his own characters. He came up with a few really nice ones, so I decided to give it a try myself.

Partial Fail. I’ve never been good at forming something in my head. Dude kept saying “What are you trying to draw? What do you see in your mind?

I guess that’s my problem. I can’t get a clear view in my head. It’s not like this character is moving around in my novel and I know what she’d thinking, you know? Anyway, this is what I cam up with.

My son is still growling at me, but I tried something a little different, and I’m not thrilled. I went for a more realistic eye, and I had to play with it a lot. I think I made the hair too high. She started with an open mouth, but my son said it was all wrong… so I made her sad instead.

This is “I have to write a query” Manga. Can’t you tell with the sad face and frazzled hair?

Mastering manga with Mark Crilley (halfmythoughts.wordpress.com)
My Old Manga Illustrations part 2 (izabelawoszek.wordpress.com)
Latte artist creates manga-inspired caffeinated drinks (tokyotimes.com)
A Beginner’s Guide to Reading Manga (narutonets.wordpress.com)

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Tagged Anime, art, art with kids, Beauty, Fandom, hobbies with kids, learnig art, learning to draw, List of Naruto characters, Manga

Learning to draw Manga #3 Front View Boy

Posted on June 15, 2013 | 19 comments

This week my son and I tackled the front view boy. I figured I’d show you the step by step process to show you how easy it is.

First, start with a circle. Cut it into four equal parts and then cut the lower half into four equally spaced sections. I go freehand. Dude likes to use a ruler.

Next, add a frame for the chin. Manga likes a pointy chin. I’ll probably start putting my own spin on this soon.

Next, add the eyes in the third lower section. Eyebrows on the line above, each slightly towards the outer circle. The nose line just to the left of the center line, right on the outer circle mark, and do your best on the ears. Dude and I agree ears are EVIL.

Next, the dreaded Manga Hair. I drew this directly from the diagram. I don’t get the flow of the hair yet. Dude does better than me on this aspect.

Next, darken and add a little clothing if desired. I decided to round the chin at this point as well. Also add a shade under the chin. Once your lines are nice and dark, erase the light lines of the “cheat” circle originally drawn.

That’s it. Break it down a step at a time, and it’s really not that hard.

Yes, Dude is still growling at me, but I’m glad I’m doing this with him. It’s giving him the competitive charge to try to get better than me. Nope, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. (He writes, too.) 🙂

JenniFer_EatonF

Latte artist creates manga-inspired caffeinated drinks (tokyotimes.com)
Mad About Manga (bosofal.wordpress.com)
Astro Boy Full Movie By Osamu Tezuka (free4alltech.info)
New WajiruNai page in progress (rikuayumu.wordpress.com)

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Tagged Animation, Anime, art lessons, art with kids, Arts, Comics, Drawing, Fandom, learning to draw, Manga, pencil drawing, Shōnen manga, United States

Reconnecting with Art – Manga Lessons #2 – The dreaded 3/4 face

Posted on June 8, 2013 | 13 comments

After last week’s fairly successful attempt after a 12 year hiatus from drawing, My son and I sat down for another round this week. He wanted to perfect his character from last week, so he continued with the first pose.

I moved on to a pose that was my nemesis when I drew realistic characters… the 3/4 face. BBbbrrrrrrr. Gives me the chills just thinking about it.

Not too shabby though. This style is really easy to draw in. (Okay, not completely easy, and my growling son would attest to… but certainly not hard if you have mastered how to make a pencil do what you command)

Anyway, here’s the 3/4 face pose (turned slightly to the side) Again, I’m pretty happy except for the stinking hair!

I will master you, Manga hair. Oh yes, I will!

Amarelo Manga on focus! (sylphshouse.wordpress.com)
Mastering manga with Mark Crilley (halfmythoughts.wordpress.com)
There’s a Sailor Moon in my Coffee! Photos and Tips From a Japanese Manga Latte Artist (en.rocketnews24.com)
Latte artist creates manga-inspired caffeinated drinks (tokyotimes.com)
Read Naruto 632 Manga – Naruto 632 Juubi (narutoxluffy.wordpress.com)
Naruto 632 Manga Sasuke (narutowind.wordpress.com)
Three expressive accessories to give your manga character from the book Drawing: Manga Learn the Art of Manga Step by Step (craftside.typepad.com)

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Tagged Anime, art, Drawing, drawing with kids, Education, Fandom, How to Draw Manga, lead pencil, learning to draw, List of artistic media, Manga, Manga girl, pad, paper, Pencil, pencil drawing, Recreation, Visual Arts

Rekindling your relationship with things you used to love

Posted on June 1, 2013 | 24 comments

My oldest son recently has been asking questions about art. He wants to learn to draw. Hubby said “Ask your Mom. She’s a great artist.” So, I sat with him a few times and gave him pointers… not really expecting him to take anything seriously. (He jumps from thing to thing a lot these days.)

This weekend he asked if I would take him to the store to get some supplies. Nothing fancy, just some pencils, a real drawing pad, and colored pencils.

He was a little overwhelmed with all the choices, but we decided on a few basic supplies, and I told him I’d see if I had any colored pencils in my old art supplies. He was really interested in learning to draw in the Manga style, so I picked him up an instructional book.

As we sifted through my supplies at home, I came across my old sketch books, and my paintings.

Dude’s eyes opened in awe. “Wow, you drew these? Why did you stop?”

Why did you stop?

Well, the truth was, I hadn’t picked up a pencil or a paintbrush since a few weeks before he was born (and he’s 12) I told him, “After I had kids I just had different priorities.”

He said to me, “But we’re all older now. You should start drawing again.”

So, I figured, why not?

I sat down with a sketch pad, opened up the book on how to draw Manga, and just followed the directions.

To be honest, after not drawing for 12 years I was a little skeptical what I’d be able to do, but I was pretty happy with what popped out of my pencil within 15 minutes or so.

I have to admit, it felt really good having a pencil in my hand again. Yeah, I made a few mistakes and had to erase a little, but I was dern pleased that it didn’t totally stink after being out of practice for so long.

My son asked if I’d take a night a week to draw with him. I figure, why not? I need to work on my Manga hair, anyway. Maybe the next one won’t have split ends. 🙂