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Anime Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Manga Cuties
Learn to draw thepopular Japanese style of anime and manga like a pro with renowned Instagram artist Yoai in this follow-up to her best-selling Chibi Art Class. In Anime Art Class, you will learn how to draw Yoai’s signature cute characters, from their bodies and facial features, including their dreamy eyes, to trendy clothes and accessories and fun hair. The 20 tutorials, with simple step-by-step illustrations and instructions, guide you from drawing characters in pencil and pen to coloring and shading them in with colored pencils, markers, and watercolor paints.Also An overview of the tools and materials you can use to create anime art Anime basics, including demonstrations for drawing every part of the body and article of clothing Techniques for refining your pencil sketches, inking your drawings, and adding color Tips and troubleshooting advice for perfecting your drawings An inspiration gallery of different eyes, hairstyles, clothing, accessories, and poses that you can also use as coloring pages Soon you will be enhancing your notebooks, stationery, artwork, and more with your own unique anime world. Anime Art Class is now in session! Create even more supercute artwork with these other books from the Cute and Cuddly Art Chibi Art Class, Mini Chibi Art Class, Cute Chibi Animals, Anime Art Class, and Cute Chibi Mythical Beasts & Magical Monsters.
146 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 20, 2021
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August 13, 2021
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
Anime Art Class is a cute book to teach children and adults alike, how to draw anime characters.
I loved the beginning of the book which show s you which tools you need, different media you can use and the tips section such as how long to leave pen to dry before using another type of pen near it etc.
The character drawing did get rather repetitive as I went through the book though, but I did like the clothing section at the back!
There's some great details within this book and it's a great follow on to the chibi drawing book.
Anime Art Class is a cute book to teach children and adults alike, how to draw anime characters.
I loved the beginning of the book which show s you which tools you need, different media you can use and the tips section such as how long to leave pen to dry before using another type of pen near it etc.
The character drawing did get rather repetitive as I went through the book though, but I did like the clothing section at the back!
There's some great details within this book and it's a great follow on to the chibi drawing book.
August 7, 2021
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Anime Art Class is a really nice style guide with tutorials by artist and youtuber Anny Zhou (yoaihime). Due out 24th Aug 2021 from Quarto on their Rock Point imprint, it's 144 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats (ebook available now).
This a fun and accessible tutorial guide aimed at beginners to slightly more advanced readers and usable for all-ages. The author has an engaging and encouraging style of teaching and writes understandably. The book includes an abbreviated introduction with a (very) short primer on tools and supplies, followed by very general anime anatomy and physiological features and how to progress from rough sketch through the refining process.
The technique chapters include general tips on shading, inking,coloring, blending, troubleshooting, and a worthwhile tip on safety and ergonomics. The book's tutorial chapters include step by step tutorials for different characters focusing on facial features, character personalities (see cover), and step by step instructions (including materials and tools) for producing a finished sketch.
There are a number of template pages at the end for practicing eyes, hairstyles, clothes, and accessories as well as silhouette poses for inspiration.
This would make a good choice for public or school library acquisition, home use, or gift giving (perhaps bundled with some basic drawing supplies).
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Anime Art Class is a really nice style guide with tutorials by artist and youtuber Anny Zhou (yoaihime). Due out 24th Aug 2021 from Quarto on their Rock Point imprint, it's 144 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats (ebook available now).
This a fun and accessible tutorial guide aimed at beginners to slightly more advanced readers and usable for all-ages. The author has an engaging and encouraging style of teaching and writes understandably. The book includes an abbreviated introduction with a (very) short primer on tools and supplies, followed by very general anime anatomy and physiological features and how to progress from rough sketch through the refining process.
The technique chapters include general tips on shading, inking,coloring, blending, troubleshooting, and a worthwhile tip on safety and ergonomics. The book's tutorial chapters include step by step tutorials for different characters focusing on facial features, character personalities (see cover), and step by step instructions (including materials and tools) for producing a finished sketch.
There are a number of template pages at the end for practicing eyes, hairstyles, clothes, and accessories as well as silhouette poses for inspiration.
This would make a good choice for public or school library acquisition, home use, or gift giving (perhaps bundled with some basic drawing supplies).
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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August 31, 2021This book packed at surprising punch.
It went into a lot more detail than I was expecting while remaining dynamic.
From covering types of materials, their best use case scenarios, what's easiest for beginners to showing you how characters come together piece by piece.
This is a very handy guide to have if you want to explore drawing in the Anime style.
I found it to cover all the most popular designs, breaking down options and stylistic choices without overwhelming the reader.
I look forward to more from this author and artist!
It went into a lot more detail than I was expecting while remaining dynamic.
From covering types of materials, their best use case scenarios, what's easiest for beginners to showing you how characters come together piece by piece.
This is a very handy guide to have if you want to explore drawing in the Anime style.
I found it to cover all the most popular designs, breaking down options and stylistic choices without overwhelming the reader.
I look forward to more from this author and artist!
August 7, 2021
This was an interesting and informative guide to drawing anime. The things I found most useful were the tip sections on working with different media and tools (pencil, fineliner, alcohol marker, watercolor, prismacolor pencil). There were general tips on which type of eraser to use, how long to let pen lines dry before using another media, etc. There were also guides for common anime hairstyles, clothing types, facial expressions, and postures. It did get a bit repetitive as it went through the same steps for each character, but there was definitely some valuable info to be gleaned. I feel like I have a better handle now on how to take a 'finished' drawing and improve it by adding more shading and highlights, and how best to do that.
*Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing an e-arc for review.
*Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for providing an e-arc for review.
June 3, 2022
WOW!
What an amazing book! This author does such an awesome and well done job of teaching some of the most basic tutorials for art styling and other stuff within a basic contemporary manga guide.
I got so excited while reading this book that I got over my art block and purchased a bunch of alcohol markers right away.
Now I'm on to those ink liners and 0.8 gelly roll pens...
A PERFECT READ FOR ANY ARTIST ALIKE! And a HUGE recommend, please check this book out, I really love it!!!
What an amazing book! This author does such an awesome and well done job of teaching some of the most basic tutorials for art styling and other stuff within a basic contemporary manga guide.
I got so excited while reading this book that I got over my art block and purchased a bunch of alcohol markers right away.
Now I'm on to those ink liners and 0.8 gelly roll pens...
A PERFECT READ FOR ANY ARTIST ALIKE! And a HUGE recommend, please check this book out, I really love it!!!
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May 9, 2021Hello! Excuse me!
I was hoping to purchase your book, but i am not living in any of the regions mentioned.
I was trying to contact you, but i don't think you can receive my message. But if you see this. Please do reply
My instagram is: @art_istkun
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I was hoping to purchase your book, but i am not living in any of the regions mentioned.
I was trying to contact you, but i don't think you can receive my message. But if you see this. Please do reply
My instagram is: @art_istkun
And my twt is: @Subhana80663784
September 4, 2021
Anime Tips on Technique
Instagram artist Yoai does a fantastic job drawing anime characters, and the attention to detail is apparent in Anime Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Manga Cuties. All of Yoai’s images are well drawn and colorful. Showing the lovely potential of drawing anime after years of practice. The materials listed are definitely the highest quality drawing tools, and Yoai sets up techniques for drawing success. With a clear and encouraging writing style. Though, this is not a beginner’s drawing book. The majority of the tips and tutorials are for refining technique, or improving drawing design and coloring. The first pencil sketches dive right into the primary shapes of each character. Then for consecutive tutorials, skips basic drawing shapes and instructions. Leaving the reader guessing how Yoai jumps from circles to amazing flowing hair, and draping clothing. Artists familiar with figure drawing can fill in the blanks between each sketch with rough drawing. Without further instruction it is really difficult to get each figure right. Additionally, this book focuses on drawing a few specific characters, and does not teach how to customize or free draw anime. This book is great little workshop that teaches how to refine rough sketching, and how Yoai approaches drawing. Yoai has an anime style that is fun to emulate, and there is a lot of helpful line and coloring styling in this book.
Instagram artist Yoai does a fantastic job drawing anime characters, and the attention to detail is apparent in Anime Art Class: A Complete Course in Drawing Manga Cuties. All of Yoai’s images are well drawn and colorful. Showing the lovely potential of drawing anime after years of practice. The materials listed are definitely the highest quality drawing tools, and Yoai sets up techniques for drawing success. With a clear and encouraging writing style. Though, this is not a beginner’s drawing book. The majority of the tips and tutorials are for refining technique, or improving drawing design and coloring. The first pencil sketches dive right into the primary shapes of each character. Then for consecutive tutorials, skips basic drawing shapes and instructions. Leaving the reader guessing how Yoai jumps from circles to amazing flowing hair, and draping clothing. Artists familiar with figure drawing can fill in the blanks between each sketch with rough drawing. Without further instruction it is really difficult to get each figure right. Additionally, this book focuses on drawing a few specific characters, and does not teach how to customize or free draw anime. This book is great little workshop that teaches how to refine rough sketching, and how Yoai approaches drawing. Yoai has an anime style that is fun to emulate, and there is a lot of helpful line and coloring styling in this book.
August 26, 2021
I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I am not an artist by any means. I just like anime and thought I would like to see how it is done. The book gives a list of materials that is needed for each type of style. I enjoyed that characters they used and introduced. It was nice that they have their own backgrounds and personalities. There are step by step instructions for each one with pictures. This did take me back to some of the shows and movies I have watched. It gave me more of an appreciation for the artists that create some of the series that I love and the ones that I will discover in the future.
August 29, 2021
I misunderstood the purpose of this book. I was thinking it was a tutorial of how to draw anime, but it is not for beginners. That’s not a bad thing, it’s just something to be aware of. I liked the character descriptions and the explanations of different mediums and I think the coloring pages at the end are nice and will encourage she creativity and exploration. I’m not sure there is anything very rich about the book, however. It’s fine, just nothing exciting or groundbreaking. A middle of the road score for a middle of the road book.
October 1, 2021
For artists wishing to try their hand at anime then this is a good book as it shows lots of different characters, male and female, in plenty of poses and clothing.
It provides tutorials on how to colour using colouring pencils, watercolours and markers, alongside colour combinations.
Overall this is a great book and I would recommend it.
I received this book from Netgalley in return for an honest review.
It provides tutorials on how to colour using colouring pencils, watercolours and markers, alongside colour combinations.
Overall this is a great book and I would recommend it.
I received this book from Netgalley in return for an honest review.
July 28, 2021
This is a perfect gift for anyone interested in drawing! It does a really good job of running through the basics! I love reading it and I'm so excited to try for myself and see what I can create!
March 5, 2024
Was hoping it’d give a bit more insight on how to draw the limbs but wasn’t very helpful overall
December 17, 2021
I really enjoyed this book. I'm not a huge fan of anime, and I am not familiar with the author's work, but I think this book is great for beginners like me. It includes advice on material (pens, pencils, paper, ink & paints) as well as easy to follow instructions on how to create your own anime "cuties."
I am a complete beginner in drawing & was interested in this book to see if I could pick up some pointers to get started. I did learn a lot from this book about how to draw anime characters. It will be easy to use the techniques I learned and adapt them into my own style (once I figure out what my own style is!).
5/5 Stars
I am a complete beginner in drawing & was interested in this book to see if I could pick up some pointers to get started. I did learn a lot from this book about how to draw anime characters. It will be easy to use the techniques I learned and adapt them into my own style (once I figure out what my own style is!).
5/5 Stars
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