Manga Drawing School

Take Your Art to the Next Level, Step-by-Step

Mei Yu, Mei Yu

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DK
13 August 2024

Art techniques & principles; Graphic novels: Manga; Painting & art manuals

Take your manga drawing to the next level with this inspirational and inclusive guide

School is now in session! Learn the art of drawing manga with YouTube sensation and manga expert Mei Yu.

In Manga Drawing School, Mei guides you through every artwork step by step, from drawing simple faces and hairstyles to striking poses and action-packed fantasy scenes. You'll discover over 50 lessons that will help you master the skills you need to create manga characters and scenes that are packed with personality.

Starting with the basics - from drawing the right lines and layering colour to storyboarding and using speech bubbles - you'll build your skills chapter by chapter with lessons on expressions, hands and feet, outfits, and even fantasy characters. Try your hand at different manga styles including chibi, shonen, and chibi art, and take your art to the next level with Mei's tips and masterclasses.

With Mei's help and encouragement, you'll create characters that are packed with personality, whatever your age or skill level. So what are you waiting for? Let's get started!

By: Mei Yu
Illustrated by: Mei Yu
Imprint: DK
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 262mm, Width: 220mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 1.149kg
ISBN: 9780241674888
ISBN 10: 0241674883
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 13 August 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Mei Yu is a best-selling manga illustrator, teacher, and author who has shared over 1,000 manga and art videos on YouTube and Facebook to her 2 million followers. She has over 20 years' experience as an art teacher specialising in manga and comic art, and has taught classes to all ages across North America. In 2024 she published her debut graphic novel memoir, Lost & Found- Based on a True Story.