ISBN: PB: 9781958803349

GMC Group, Blue Star Press

September 2024

176 pp.

279,0x216,0 cm

colour illus.

PB:
20.00 GBP
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Character Drawing with Alcohol Markers

How to Draw Manga-Inspired Illustrations for Beginners

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Learn how to create stunning, expressive character illustrations using alcohol markers with this comprehensive how-to-draw guide from artist Lidia Cambon (@msshanh).

Using her signature, colorful style, popular artist Lidia Cambon shares the ins-and-outs of illustrating beautiful and unique characters with alcohol markers, a type of permanent marker that allows artists to blend vibrant colors easily with little to no smearing.

Through this book's in-depth lessons, example illustrations, and practice pages, learn fundamental character drawing techniques like:
- The basics of color theory, and how it can be used thoughtfully to create unique characters
- Techniques for blending and shading with your markers, and how you can avoid streaks and splotches
- How to draw hair, facial expressions, and other human characteristics to add realism to your characters
- Choosing the right materials to make your illustrations pop
- ...and many more drawing techniques

Whether you're new to drawing or an experienced illustrator, Cambon's guidance will show you how to make your ideas come to life and create colorful, endearing character illustrations.

About the author

After finishing art school in Spain, Lidia Cambon (known online as MSSHANH) became a freelance illustrator as well as a UX/UI designer. Her colorful and feminine works are inspired by '90s media and fantasy characters, with a little touch of melancholy.