How to Create Manga: Drawing the Human Body: The Ultimate Bible for Beginning Artists (With Over 1,500 Illustrations) (How to Create Manga Guides)

Picked this up to level up my figure work and it helped right away. It breaks the body into simple forms, explains proportions for adults and teens, and shows how to push dynamic poses without losing structure. The sections on hands, feet, and clothing folds stand out. I like the short gesture drills and the common mistakes callouts. If you have basic drawing skills, this will take your characters from stiff to lively.

i am NOT good at drawing human beings. well, i was. most of the other drawing books i tried were really rudimentary and vague, but this one made it so easy to figure out how to draw people and make it look decent. although i will say, the way this book teaches you how to draw was written more for digital artists, so keep that in mind. overall, this is THE book for beginning artists 💕

It's so refreshing to actually read a drawing book that shows you each step and adds detailed instructions on how to draw. So many helpful tips on proportions and the body and how it moves and should be drawn, this book even lets you know common mistakes! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I also have Matsuo's other book on how to draw clothing and the consistency with details they provide and the instruction is amazing. At this point, I will buy anything from Matsuo with Tuttle publishing, you guys are out here really trying to help artists!

I like to do art in my free time and I think this book is helpful for those tricky perspectives. It provides opportunities for guided practice without having to create an entire art piece and I really like that. I don't know how much this would help a well-practiced artist as I find it most helpful for perspective and awkward body shapes, like understanding anatomy for dynamic poses. Would recommend to anyone trying to get a little better at drawing anime or cartoon style.

As someone that's already been drawing for 5 years and was seeking to improve, this book has been super helpful. Lots of great tips for drawing anatomy here, I always struggled to draw hands and now thanks to this book they're nowhere near the obstacle they used to be. It even has tips for digital software you can use, 5 years doing digital work and I didn't know anything about clipping before this! I look forward for what else this book can teach me, only downside is that the pages were a little bent.

The instructions are easy to follow. All you need is time and patience. If you have those then this book will be of great use to you.

My granddaughter wanted to learn how to do body parts how to draw body parts so she requested this book for Christmas hopefully it will help her develop her sketching skills

Wow! this book is all that I can ask for. For years I've been looking for something to help me break down and memorize how to draw the human figure accurately from my mind. This book simplifies each body part (broken down into sections) and shows you how to rotate them accurately. I can't wait to get better using the material in here! My number one book right now.

Bastante completa, y facil de seguir con consejos bastante utiles, el unico "pero" que le pondria es que vino con un ligero desperfecto, aunque por lo demas esta bastante bien

Sou desenhista iniciante, e embora eu preferia tutoriais em forma de vídeo, estava tendo mta dificuldade de aprender a desenhar corpo. Por mais que eu assistisse, não encontrava um tutorial que realmente me fizesse entender a dinâmica do corpo humano. Comprei o livro na esperança de ajudar e me surpreendi com o quão bom ele é. Se vc gosta de aprender por guias linhas e medidas mais precisas, esse é o livro certo. Ele é bem didático e ilustrativo, inclusive trazendo tanto posição de frente como de 3/4 e as vezes algumas variações, cobrindo mto bem o masculino e o feminino. Pela primeira vez depois de semanas tentando aprender com tutoriais aleatórios (e até um curso), embora ainda tenho que treinar bastante, finalmente consegui desenhar um corpo que não ficasse estranho graças a esse livro. Agora é ir praticando, mas falo com toda certeza que foi o melhor investimento que fiz pra mim mesma e vai me ajudar mto. Vou comprar os demais dessa série.

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As an experienced artist who sometimes gets caught up in the intricacies of my art, I came across a book that truly revolutionized my art journey. This gem-like resource is truly a lifesaver. One of the most remarkable things about this book is its ability to deconstruct and demystify even the most basic principles of art. For me, who tends to modify everything to the point of being overly complicated, this book turned out to be a breath of fresh air. The book carefully guide you back to the basics, making sure you understand the core basics before diving into more advanced techniques. Where this book really stands out is its comprehensive approach. It doesn't just teach you how to draw static objects. It goes above and beyond with a deep dive into the complex world of anatomy. Careful explanations and detailed illustrations brilliantly decipher the intricacies of what muscles look like when stretched. That alone takes the book to a whole new level. Matsu's expertise is reflected on every page, and it's clear that he truly understands the challenges facing emerging artists. He has an amazing ability to convey his knowledge in a concise and easy-to-understand manner, making even the most complex concepts easy for his readers to understand. Whether you're an up-and-coming artist looking to hone your skills, or a seasoned creator wanting a refresher on the basics, I can't recommend this book enough. Combining its intense approach with its extraordinary coverage of anatomy and perspective, this book is a must-have resource in any artist's library. In summary, this book is a true holy grail for artists looking to hone their craft. Matsu provide a wealth of knowledge and guidance that will breathe new life into your artistic journey and undoubtedly improve your skills.

« HOW TO CREATE MANGA – The Ultimate Bible for Beginning Artists » is a great pick for artists who already know the basics and want to level up their character design and posing. It’s full of handy proportion cheat sheets, a simple stick-figure-to-shapes sketching method, and tons of well-drawn examples with quick “gotcha” tips from the author that help you avoid common mistakes. Matsu keeps things practical—skipping medical-level anatomy and focusing on what’s actually useful for drawing—while still giving enough detail to push your skills further. With over 1,500 illustrations, it feels like having a mini anatomy class made just for manga artists. If you’re past the beginner stage and want more consistent, dynamic characters, this one’s worth adding to your shelf.