Manga Art by Mark Crilley

Summary by Blogging for Books:
The world of manga (Japanese comics) has captured the imagination of artists, both aspiring and professional alike. Now best-selling artist and art instructor Mark Crilley presents the most complete look yet at the variety of creative options available in the world of manga. Crilley fills each chapter with gorgeous, original artwork created with a variety of tools (pencils, colored pencils, digital art, pen and ink, and more) and in a variety of manga-inspired styles. He pairs each piece with information on the materials used and the inspiration that led to its creation. Manga Art provides readers a one-of-a-kind chance to hear from one of the leading artists in the field of manga instruction, as he reveals the unlimited possibilities of manga and the creative secrets behind over 100 pieces of original, never-before-seen artwork.



My Thoughts:
I found this fascinating, reading what an artist has to say about drawing or painting or simply doing what they love to me is incredible. I loved the art in this book, which just so happens to be the highlight. Learning what goes through an artist head when they draw an image, understanding the culture behind Manga, getting the scoop on techniques. I honestly have to say that I had a lot of fun with this book. The sketches before the final touches was an awesome touch, as I kind of always have had a soft spot for the uncompleted look in a sketch which gives a lot of imagination to the on looker or the piece. Overall I think that Crilley had done an amazing job with this book, and I do look forward to another one of its caliber.

"I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review."