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It exists. I haven't read it, so I can't give any personal thoughts on it, but here you go.
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https://www.amazon.com/Manga-Bible-Genesis-Revelation/dp/0385524315
I recently started making comics and my storytelling ability is still developing, so I don't have any advice, however there is an incredible book that I've found ridiculously helpful, and I think that you would benefit from. Scott McCloud Making Comics
Wrote this comment before I read through the comments, and then just copy pasted down here instead...
If you aren’t aware of it you should check out Arakis book: Manga in Theory and Practice. It gives a lot of insight into how to create this type of series. It does heavily focus on shounen series creation though which may be what you’re after.
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You're art is amazing. I have a Mark Crilley book. https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Manga-Mark-Crilley-drawing/dp/1440309310
Time to practice! You are inspiring!
You should check out a book on this topic. "Making comics" by Scott McCloud is a good starting place for how to structure these things:
https://www.amazon.com/Making-Comics-Storytelling-Secrets-Graphic/dp/0060780940/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=making+comics&qid=1618952504&sr=8-1
also fantastic she has a mermaid one too that looks awesome.
I bought mine in store but you can get it on Amazon and other book stores online!! Here's an Amazon link! I hope this helps you out, If you can't get it from this link then search up the book name on your browser and click on the shopping section!! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draw-Manga-Furries-Anthropomorphic-illustrations/dp/4805316837/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=125705023596&gclid=CjwKCAiAnZCdBhBmEiwA8nDQxXLMvmxFEeVx1HKJZZE6PjiZpuPOHJFB0y1nGb4eqr3RCjf01_e5KBoCWvsQAvD_BwE&hvadid=5377615089...
The anime style coloring books I've seen seem a bit intricate to be for kids. Honestly, it doesn't have to be labled as an "adult coloting book" lol just want to color some anime characters
Just an example -
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0399578471?tag=okuha04-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
It's a great book, really helped me think things over about how to tell a story. He also went into detail on how a story/character with a similar premise can go in wildly different directions, along with focusing a story around a single concept and being able to produce storylines from that single thing.
Manga in Theory and Practice was my best resource in getting started. He discusses writing manga from the inside out, starting with your characters and motivations, and working organically towards your plot from there. Not a fan of "JoJo's" myself, but his advice is solid and practical.
Almost everything has "been done" in some iteration before, so it's hardly worth worrying about. The originality comes from a story that could not have gone any other way given the circumstances, and from your voice and vision telling it.
Good luck!
this sub is a wonderful start, ive found looking at RL animal references as well as i bought myself a drawing book drawing book
Get a copy of "Manga in Theory and Practice". It's one long "ooooh!" moment.
I start with the time period and place. It would help me visualize what type of character lives in this.
After that, I create a lot of characters which fits in the time period and place. I also think about their traits and how they think so I can decide which characters have potential to make the story compelling. The unused ones might have use in a different story so I keep in the notes.
I don't think too much about the theme of the story because I might find out while writing through the character's interactions but I make an overall flow of what I want to make the story to be for the first draft. If the character interactions' feel weird, I change up a bit. I want to make my characters feel like an actual human with feelings.
The way I found my style is through this book. Even though it is about manga, there are some aspects you can use for your story.
The most helpful books for writing the script for me are Manga in Theory and Practice and Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting. They both have solid practical advice on story and script writing, starting with knowing who your characters are from the inside out. Characters need to have their own ideas and outlooks on the world to establish motivation, and then story.
I think that script and artwork grow up around each other. I get stuck in the scriptwriting when I can't think of a name for a character, or if I haven't drawn his face. I "audition" all sorts of faces for "roles" in my story; just keep drawing quick faces in all varieties. It is very satisfying when you choose the right character and he starts improvising new dialog for you in your imagination.
Drawing will also further inspire your story. I often start with funny or dramatic scenarios because they get the dialog going. This gives you a breadcrumb trail that you can just fill in between as necessary, both drawing and writing.
To be creative, read and explore. Learn about things; maybe you have a character who breeds tropical fish, so you would need to know about those things and how it would color your perspective. Page through others' work that you admire; you're collecting ideas on how to improve your own work.
Good luck!
For some reason I couldn't copy the link, but googling "Araki how to make characters" came up with a good result. The pages themselves are from an amazing book called Manga in Theory and Practice
I love these books by Camilla d'Errico! They're beautiful, and intricate enough to spend time on but not enough that I'm coloring a single leaf for thirty minutes. This specific book I've already bought twice to recolor my favorite pieces
Hope your holiday is merry indeed!
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For Destiny:
Pop Manga Coloring Book: A Surreal Journey Through a Cute, Curious, Bizarre, and Beautiful World
For Faith:
Manga in Theory, it's applicable to writers, filmmakers, etc too
here's Amazon link
Happy birthday! I'm sorry you're going through a rough time. I love getting lost in coloring books. It's very therapeutic to color. Have a podcast, audiobook, or music in the background. Light some candles and have a glass of wine (or whatever your preferred vice is 😊).
It's actually a book! Published by Viz and translated into English written by Araki himself! Amazon Or you could watch this video by YouTuber 「xForts」
Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley: 30 drawing lessons from the creator of Akiko https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006WUD10S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YjREBbKPVP282
Since you have a specific interest area in mind, here's a link to a cheap Kindle book about how to do that. The artist is on YouTube, so you don't have to blindly drop three bucks.
lol. Togashi takes detours off the Royal Road of Manga.
For anyone interested in what that means, it's Araki's philosophy.
It's a great read.
This is the best "How to Draw Manga" book I have ever read. It basically shows you how to think about realistic anatomy and then translate it into a more simplified, manga style.
Looks like a Chick Tract to me. Seth Andrews on Xian "copycat" shit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNik8niSrrY
You've got some things to learn, but it is a nice drawing nevertheless :D. This guy's youtube channel helped me a lot when I started to learn how to draw. He's got a lot of awesome tutorials, he even wrote a book about drawing manga. Hope you'll have find these useful :)
I've run into the same predicament you describe, and while I'm still looking, the two websites listed by the other posters are great places to start.
And personally, I feel purchasing artbooks where the medium is pen or pencil and the subject is human anatomy and depth/perspective help best with fundamentals (if you're going for the human figure). I still reference my first artbook extremely often because it deals greatly in representing muscle groups and proportions: http://www.amazon.com/How-Draw-Manga-Manga-Style-Composition/dp/4766117093. Translating this to Photoshop is pretty much identical to if you use paper. I think once your artbooks start talking about coloring with charcoal or painting to achieve an effect, it'll create a disconnect with digital medium. But sketching and inking definitely translate well no matter the medium.
Cel-shading, gradients, vector graphics, air-brushing, lighting effects, and all that other stuff though... that's rattling my brain, and I've only been able to find tutorials on Youtube scattered about.
I like your drawing style, and the story is intriguing. It's a little hard to follow in some spots, partially because of the lettering, and partially because some panels don't flow easily. I HIGHLY recommend checking out Making Comics by Scott McCloud.