Arcturus's series of Drawing Workbooks comprises nine practical guides for artists interested in coming to grips with a particular subject. With titles covering anatomy, animals, caricatures, landscape, manga, techniques, portraits, still life, and figures, there is something for everyone's taste. Tailored step-by-step exercises help artists to build their skills, and handy hints keep them in the know about techniques and materials.
Manga is a phenomenon in Japan and a rapidly growing genre in the UK and the U.S. Having been introduced to the template 'heroine' of the book, the aspiring manga artist is carefully led through every stage of the drawing process from 'the head' through to 'putting it all together'. including looking at typical manga poses, clothing and expressions. An essential book for fans, students and aficionados of this cult style - Lara Croft, eat your heart out!