Master Manga Portraits: From Classic Views to Dynamic Storytelling

Unlock the secrets to drawing captivating manga-style portraits! Whether you're a budding artist or looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive Skillshare class will guide you step-by-step through the essentials of manga portraiture, culminating in creating your manga-inspired artwork. Master Manga Portraits: From Classic Views to Dynamic Storytelling

What You'll Learn:

This class is structured to build your skills progressively, ensuring you grasp the fundamentals before moving on to more complex and creative applications.

Part 1: The Core Views:
Front View Fundamentals: Learn the foundational proportions and techniques for drawing a balanced and expressive forward-facing manga character. We'll cover eye placement, nose and mouth construction, and iconic manga hairstyles.
Mastering the Side View: Discover how to translate those features into a compelling profile, understanding the unique shapes and alignments of a side-on manga face.
Conquering the 3/4 View: This is often considered the most dynamic and versatile angle of view. I'll break down how to achieve depth and dimension in the 3/4 view, a staple in manga art.
Your First Project: Follow along with clear demonstrations, and then create your manga portraits in front, side, and 3/4 views. This is your chance to solidify the core techniques.

Part 2: Exploring Variety & Style:
Inspiration Sketchbook: Watch as I fill two full pages with a diverse range of manga portraits. Observe how subtle changes in features, expressions, and hair can create unique characters. I'll share my thought process and tips for adding personality.
Your Creative Exploration: Inspired by the examples, you'll then create your own set of diverse manga portraits. Experiment with different styles, ages, and emotions to find your unique voice.

Part 3: Bringing Manga Panels to Life - Berserk Case Study & Your Own Creation:
Deconstructing a Masterpiece: Delve into the iconic world of Kentaro Miura's Berserk. I'll walk you through my process of drawing and inking panels from this legendary manga, focusing on how portraiture contributes to powerful storytelling, dynamic composition, and conveying intense emotion. We'll examine line weight, shading techniques, and capturing the essence of a character within a single panel.
Your Final Project: Manga Homage: Armed with new insights and techniques, you will choose an existing manga that inspires you. Your task is to create a drawing or a series of panels based on your chosen manga, applying the principles of portraiture and paneling that you have learned throughout the class. This is your opportunity to pay tribute to your favorite artists and showcase your developed skills!