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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful. A surprisingly good referenceBy Neko-sanThere are some great resources about adding color to comic art using digital media; from the publisher of this book and from others. However; I was looking for a resource that would specifically guide me on how to paint my manga/comic artwork with markers. And from the cover of this book (Create Your Own Cool Characters and Costumes with Markers) you would think thats all youre going to get. However; you get a bit more and that is not a bad thing.This is how this book is organized:IntroductionChapter 1 Tools and MaterialsChapter 2 Drawing and Painting HeadsChapter 3 Drawing Bodies and PosesChapter 4 Fantastical CostumesChapter 5 Textures; Backgrounds and PerspectiveIndexAbout the AuthorEach Chapter contains 5 to 10 pages of theory/tutorials about the subject at hand. Chapter 1 is very good at establishing the tools and materials to use for painting with markers. Chapters 2 and 3 present brief tutorials on how to draw; but extensive demos on how to paint heads; and posing figure. Chapter 4 gives good tips and demos about fantastic attire; but leaves you wishing for more. In the last pages of this book (43 out of 144); Chapter 5 presents tips on scenery and perspective before delving into how to paint various scenes.The most important part for me about this guidebook is the extensive repertoire of step-by-step demos showing how to paint with markers. This book includes plenty of demonstrations:Chapter 1 -- 2 demos; 3 to 4 steps long_ Layering_ BlendingChapter 2 -- 6 demos; 6 to 7 steps long_ Painting Light Skin_ Painting Tanned or Asian Skin_ Painting Dark Gray Skin_ Painting Colorful Hair_ Emphasizing Emotion with Shadows and Highlights_ Using Complementary Colors to Create DramaChapter 3 -- 8 demos; 3 to 11 steps long_ Suggesting Distance with Color_ Little Miss Sunshine_ The Rebel_ Casual and Cool_ Glamorous Star_ The Fighter_ Summer Breeze_ BrotherhoodChapter 4 -- 2 demos; 10 to 11 steps long_ Lionel; Warrior King_ Belen; The Elf ArcherChapter 5 -- 6 demos; 4 of them 14 to 16 steps long_ Painting A Spring Lake Background_ Creating a Light-Filled Atmosphere_ Deep Ocean Scene_ Combining Markers and Paint_ The Traveler_ Nailing Perspective in No Name CafeIn all; Im very satisfied with this book. The only bad thing is that the book is brief (144 pages long). I found the demos so effective that I end up wishing for more. But that is me; being greedy.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerAMAZING. it teaches all sort of cool things0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. For my artist daughterBy Rhonda RaganI purchased this book as a gift for my talented tween daughter; who loves manga; anime and drawing. It has become one of her favorites; in an extensive personal library of manga drawing books. This instructional book spans a wide range of skill and experience levels and offers many options for expanding talent. Well-organized and visually appealing.
