nga to life, and this guide from expert artist Midorihana gives illustrated, easy-to-understand, thorough instructions on how to create characters that jump off the page! COPIC markers are not simply for "coloring" . . . their blendability and color range mean amazing realism and special effects.

Here are the basic and advanced techniques you need:

• learn gradation and shading
• using white ink and color order
• how to think about shadows and special effects
• how to draw key elements like eyes, lips, and patterned items
• features a complete reference chart of all 358 COPIC Sketch and Ciao colors

Master these skills in a hands-on way with the book's genius approach of guiding you through seven professionally drawn character scenes. From the author of How to Render Eye-Catching Textures with COPIC Markers, comes another must-have resource for manga artists everywhere!