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Author:   Alex Brennan-Dent ,  ABD Illustrates
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint:   Quarry Books
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9780760385715

ISBN 10:   0760385718
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   25 April 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

CONTENTS Introduction How To Use This Book Tips For Character Design  Fundamentals Figures & Faces Line of Actions Body Language Eyes, Mouths & Hands Hair Clothes Figure Proportions Chibi Youth Adult Elder Real-World Characters In Uniform School Kids Firefighters Police Doctors Military Office Talents Soccer Player Volleyball Player Baseball Player Basketball Player Rock Musician Pop Musician Rap Musician Classical Musician J-Pop Idol K-Pop Idol Chefs Fantasy Characters Shojo Magical Girl Evil Queen Prince Princess Maid Gardener Angel Devil Fairy Elf Mermaid Merman Catgirl Dogboy Shonen Treasure Hunter Pirate Samurai Ninja Spy Femme Fatale Martial Artist Brawler Outlaw Sheriff Classic Roles Swordsman Knight Merchant Healer Warlock Witch Gladiator Barbarian Mercenary Archer Sci-Fi & Horror Sentai Supervillain Creator Creature Hacker Cyborg Astronaut Alien Exorcist Ghost Vampire Slayer Interactions Friendly Fighting Acknowledgments About the Author

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"""As a children's book illustrator, writer, and part-time lecturer at various art schools over the past 45 years, I have had the pleasure of knowing many illustration students. Alex Brennan-Dent is one of the very few who stood out as having the focus and passion to make it. So, it's a delight for me to see this anime/manga-themed book published (anime was always his obsession). Not many illustrators have such a natural talent. Alex's has been greatly enhanced by such a strong work ethic and drive. I predict that this is the start of many good things to come."" --Alan Baker, brightonillustrators.co.uk, illustrationx.com"

""" I would recommend this book above many other manga-drawing tutorial books purely for the quality of the artwork...So, another good manga drawing book will soon be in bookstores near you. Now you have no excuse for not knowing how to design your cyberpunk-fairy-police officer heroine."" * Fandom Post *"

"""Alex participated in Saturday AM's MARCH ART MADNESS 2021 event and WON the entire tournament against 63 other artists. While that's wonderful in its own right, what was remarkable was how many competitors supported Alex's win. It's always been clear to us that this incredible artistic voice offers calm, confident guidance for artists of any age."" --Frederick L. Jones, founder of Saturday AM and creator of CLOCK STRIKER ""I love character design and have been a long-time fan of Alex's HEARTLESS characters on his YouTube channel! Seeing this book is a real treat for his fans and for artists who love to craft unique characters!"" --JeyOdin, creator of Saturday AM's HAMMER; Rick and Morty manga artist ""Author Alex Brennan-Dent is a rising star of manga, placing top three in the UK Japanese Embassy's annual talent competition, Manga Jiman, every time he enters. His fast-paced, animation-friendly style is fresh and confident, showing excellent character design, sharp graphic design skills, and a winning SPOKON (sports action) flair. He's put in the hours to perfect his technical wizardry and knows his subject--manga and anime--inside out. What's more, every drawing displays an abundance of heart. You can't bottle talent like his, but you can share in it and learn from it."" --@ILYAgraphic, UK mangaka, writer, artist, and editor ""ABDILLUSTRATES is one of the YouTube channels I watch for my own love of drawing, and I'm impressed with how easily he transferred his easy-going lessons to the printed page. A great book for lovers of comics art!"" --Whyt Manga, YouTuber and creator of Saturday AM's APPLE BLACK ""As a children's book illustrator, writer, and part-time lecturer at various art schools over the past 45 years, I have had the pleasure of knowing many illustration students. Alex Brennan-Dent is one of the very few who stood out as having the focus and passion to make it. So, it's a delight for me to see this anime/manga-themed book published (anime was always his obsession). Not many illustrators have such a natural talent. Alex's has been greatly enhanced by such a strong work ethic and drive. I predict that this is the start of many good things to come."" --Alan Baker, brightonillustrators.co.uk, illustrationx.com"

Author Information

Alex Brennan-Dent, aka @ABDillustrates, is a prize-winning queer comics artist and illustrator based in Brighton, UK, specializing in lively manga character designs and digital artwork. He is the winner of Saturday AM’s 2022 March Art Madness competition. To learn more about Alex’s work, visit his website abdillustrates.com, @ABDillustrates on YouTube, @abdillustrates on Instagram, and @AlexBDent on Twitter.

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