Sketch with Asia: Manga Style Art, Tips and Tutorials

by Asia Ladowska

Asia blends her experience in hyper-realism with her passion for Manga, creating a style she is well-loved and recognised for.

In this book she shares more of her art and behind the scenes information, along with numerous tips and tutorials for any budding Manga artist.

This is a detailed look at her processes from drawing expressions, to colouring hair.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Drawing, Manga, Design

208 pages, Hardcover

Published April 12, 2019

Reviews

[Johanna]

Though I have read this book a few times before, I love going back to it when I’m feeling inspired but lack creativity. I just love reading Asia’s story as well and referencing her social media platforms now(a good few years after this book’s release) and getting even more inspired by her continual growth.

[Eve]

I really enjoyed this book. I'm more of an artist who prefers to draw faces realistically, but I enjoy her style - the initial reason why I bought this book.

It's full of great tips and tricks not just on how to draw but also on how to deal with technology regarding digital art, which was really helpful, because I just started out on Procreate at that time.
It also includes many beautiful illustrations and some of her older works from when she was younger (which were very cute and reminded me on myself when I just started out). She showed that everybody can draw - if they really want to, and that art needs practice, and practice needs time.

I definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking to start out drawing but is unsure about their skills or to someone who enjoys having a book in their shelves that is full of inspirational illustrations.

[Paula (Ghostflowerdreams)]

She is a relatable artist, especially for those who grew up during a time when anime and manga were not widely known or fully appreciated by the older generation. I enjoyed reading about her background and the journey that shaped her into the artist she is today. I first learned about her on Instagram, where I immediately admired her work, and I was thrilled to discover that she had created an art book featuring her lovely works along with helpful guides for creating similar pieces.

[Stephanie]

This is a great book for those who enjoy Asia’s art, and it’s great for art beginners. She gives helpful and informative advice while also talking about her personal experiences, which makes for a very comfortable vibe while reading.

[Bianca Woods]

Excellent step-by-step drawing tutorials and insights into this artist's creative process.

[February]

Beautiful book. It is full of great illustrations, tips, and inspiration. I appreciated the author's personal story regarding background and development. A great book for my reference arsenal.

[Jeff]

just got it for my birthday and it is amazing.. it's like that art of books + like a how-to-draw book.
10/10 would reccomend

[Fritz AD]

Good for beginners. It concentrates more on female characters. Wish it’s diverse.

[Esther]

Preciosos dibujos, me hubiera gustado más todavía saber su trayectoria. Pero me gustan sus consejos.

[Fra]

A very good drawing guide that gives you also inspiration and that's very important for a well made guide.

[Hisham Drain]

Received it as a gift from a friend. Fantastic book it contains many tips and techniques for those who are intro manga style. She also shares her experience as an artist.

[Beni]

The art in this is amazing and I cant wait to try out some of the tutorials in here.

[Angel]

Enseña bastantes cosas, ilustraciones muy bonitas.

[Julia]

Great artist and good book, just not my style.