How to Manga

Mark Crilley, creator of "Miki Falls" shows tips on drawing a face in profile!

The eyes of characters in Japanese manga tend to have a very distinctive look. They are large, childlike and shiny, with lots of little reflections. If you draw them right, they can look beautiful. But if you get them wrong, they'll just look bizarre. In this video, "Miki Fall ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Train Heartnet. Start off by drawing a circle for his head, then lines in the head for reference of where the features will go. Next, draw a stick for the body and draw circles where the shoulders and wrists would be. After this, draw in ...more

This video goes back to basics, using regular pencil, pen and colored pencils to create a manga female figure. He begins by drawing basic lines and shapes of the torso with pencil, then adding legs, arms and marking the joints. He adds detail to the body and fills in the shape ...more

Drawing Japanese schoolgirls is one of the staples of manga-style art. Here, the drawing instructors at Drawing Now demonstrate how to draw Konata, one such character from teh manga series Lucky Star. Here are step-by-step instructions from the artist: 1. First sketch konata' ...more

Draw your favorite anime characters! This how-to video shows the steps of rendering a sketch of Mamoru and Chibi Moon. There are no audio instructions, but the process is detailed very closely in a visual guide. Watch this video drawing tutorial and learn how to make a manga a ...more

Draw your favorite anime characters! This how-to video shows the steps of rendering a sketch of Sailor Uranus and Mamoru. There are no audio instructions, but the process is detailed very closely in a visual guide. Watch this video drawing tutorial and learn how to make a mang ...more

Draw your favorite anime characters! This how-to video shows the steps of rendering a sketch of Sailor Moon. There are no audio instructions, but the process is detailed very closely in a visual guide. Watch this video drawing tutorial and learn how to make a manga anime Sailo ...more

Naruto is one of the most popular mangas and animes in the world, especially among children. This video tutorial demonstrates how to draw the character Anko from the series using a tablet and Adobe Photoshop. It is very detailed and sure to improve your digital art skills. St ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw manga basics. First, you will draw a circle for the head, then make a point at the bottom for the chin. After this, draw in lines on the face so you can reference where the eyes, nose, and mouth will be. Then, you will need to decide what ...more

In this video, we learn how to draw Rukia. Start out by drawing a circle with a triangle shape at the bottom. Then, draw reference lines in the face to measure where the features of the face are going to be. After this, start to draw in the details of the face. Draw the eyes, ...more

For all you Naruto fans, this tutorial is for you. If you've been looking for a video on how to draw Kisame Hoshigaki, then look no further. This video shows you how to draw the anime/manga character from the popular anime/manga Naruto! The character is very sinister and has a ...more

Watch to learn how to draw the character Luke from the manga/anime cartoon "Tales of the Abyss."

In this video, we learn how to draw a manga chibi eye. Start off by drawing an outline of the eye with the round middle and the lines on top and on the bottom. After this, start to add in the small details of the eye, like the pupil and shine marks on it. Next, start to shade ...more

If you love the prolific schoolgirl manga series Shugo Chara, you have probably wanted to draw a replica of the iconic title character for yourself. This video tutorial will teach you how to draw her on the computer quickly and with great detail and color. Here are step-by-st ...more

Using a popular movie character as a basis, and drawing in manga style, our video host shows us visually how to properly color in whatever hair you may be attempting to draw. Using first the primary color along each strand, we are then show that a lighter or darker version of ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw manga Neji. Start off by drawing the outline of the character. Don't forget to include the parts where the facial features, limbs, and hair are at. From here, you will use a darker pen to draw in the rest of the character. Next, you will ...more

It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw the manga character Shippo from InuYasha. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step drawing tutorials on many ...more

In this video we learn how to color manga. For the girl, start by coloring the entire drawing pink. Then, remove the color from the face and add in shadowing and colors for the lips and eyes. Then, color in the color of the face and the hair as well. Color in the skin color an ...more

In this tutorial we learn how to draw a manga face. Start off by drawing a circle, after that add a cross in the middle as a reference point for where to draw the eyes, mouth, and nose. After you do this, you can start adding in further details to the face to make it look more ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw wavy manga hair. Start off with your manga face shot and then grab a pencil. Draw in strands of hair on the forehead and create bangs across to the eyebrows. After this, draw down hair on the head going down around the ears and throughout ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to do a ninja sketch. First, you will draw out the outline of the body. Draw in two arms that are crossing and then draw in blades in the hands. From here, draw in the hair, which should be spiked and short. After this, draw in a mask around the ...more

In this video, we learn how to draw a cherry fairy. First, sketch the entire picture before you start to draw in any detail. After this, draw in darker lines where you want the features of the body to go, then start to add in features of the face. Next, add in color to the fac ...more

This is a very interesting instructional video on how to draw a woman on the computer. First, you must draw the head, neck and shoulders. You can draw help lines. Now you should draw the eyes. Then you should draw nose and mouth. Draw the iris. Now you can take away the help l ...more

Pyramid Head. You've heard the name before. You've saw him in action. Now cosplay as him. This costume could be used for Halloween, cosplay, or just for the hell of it. Pyramid Head is a fictional monster from the Silent Hill video game and movie. So watch this four-part vide ...more

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 might have the longest title in the history of a US game release, but is a high quality game and faithful representation of the beloved manga / anime. In this video you'll learn how to unlock and play as Hokage Shippuden in Ultimate Adve ...more

This video drawing tutorial demonstrates an original fanart of Defective Reaper (meaning not "eyeballed", "copied" ,"pose-jacked", or "traced" from another existing source). For devotees of anime or hentai style, or those looking to get inspired by the Japanese manga type tech ...more

In this video tutorial, "Miki Falls" manga artist Mark Crilley shows us how to draw a realistic eye. For any artist who aspires to draw realistically, it's essential to get eyes right. The eyes, after all, are the "window to the soul," and if something's off with a drawing of ...more

Learn how to play this Naruto theme called "Sadness & Sorrow" on the piano or keyboard with this tutorial. This song is first played at regular speed and then played slowly so it is easier to learn. Watch this piano how to video and you will be playing "Sadness and Sorrow," fr ...more

Fun tutorial on japanese anime drawing. "Chibi" is a Japanese term for "short person" or "child". All the chibis in this video are based on characters from Miki Falls, a book by Mark Crilley, the creator of this video. The music was created in Garageband 2.0.2. Learn how to dr ...more

DISCLAIMER: You could get hurt doing this. There's scars to prove it. This five-part video tutorial is on how to make folding, feathered wings for a Van Fanel cosplay costume. So if you're a fan of anime or manga, and you love cosplay, why not try and make this cool wings? Ju ...more

Fed up with traditional origami? Well, learn how to fold some three-dimensional origami! This origami video tutorial will teach you how to origami a 3D Pikachu creature from Pokémon. Traditional Japanese origami is the art of paper folding, but 3D origami is a little more comp ...more

How to draw comics: woman, female, girl face and shoulder step by step for anime, manga, and concept art design, female girl face, head dress and shoulder dy front view Video tutorial. Cartoon, illustration, comics, anime, manga learn how step by step from drawing realistic fa ...more

In this software tutorial you will learn how to digitally ink a manga/anime character in Corel Painter. Learn how to scan a drawing into Photoshop then import it into Corel Painter and ink the outline of the character for a more dramatic and artistic look. Usually, after inkin ...more

Cosplay, or "costume play," is basically dressing up with costumes and accessories to represent a specific character, usually one in anime (like Sailor Moon) or manga. Like most Japanese fashion trends, cosplay emerged from the trendsetting Harajuku district of Japan and conti ...more

Watch this step by step instructional video on how to do impossible & gravity defying hair we see in Anime/ Manga and Games xD! Great how-to video for those interested in learning how to do cosplay.

See how easy it is to make your very own Naruto shoes for cosplay! They're cheap, easy to make, and fun! Anime and manga, all the way! This video tutorial will show you just how easy it is to cosplay. You were afraid before because you thought it would cost a lot of money, bu ...more

It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw the cartoon character Jerry from Tom & Jerry. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step drawing tutorials on m ...more

If your into anime and manga, and even cosplay, then you probably have tons of homemade wigs laying around. Check out this step-by-step video tutorial on how to make a wig stand for them all! This is totally easy and inexpensive! So, cosplay in style, or at least keep all of ...more

This tutorial demonstrates for the budding digital artist how to draw a realistic face in Paint on their computer. The figure still has a bit of an amine / manga look about its eyes, but the other facial proportions are spot-on and sure to impress, especially when attached to ...more

It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw the cartoon character Tinkerbell from Peter Pan. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step drawing tutorials o ...more

It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw the cartoon character Homer Simpson from The Simpsons. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step drawing tutor ...more

Written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, "Naturo" is an ongoing Japanese manga series. The plot tells the story of a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki, who constantly searches for recognition & aspires to become the ninja in his village that is acknowledged as the leader a ...more

It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw a cartoon lion. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step drawing tutorials on many different cartoon and mang ...more

Sasuke is one of Naruto's most popular characters in the series for both the manga and the anime cartoon. Sasuke was always demanding his parents attention, for which they gave it too his older brother Itachi. All the training and stress his endured for his parents was all was ...more

It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw young lady or old hag illusion. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step drawing tutorials on many different ...more

It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw the cartoon character Plankton from SpongeBob SquarePants. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step drawing t ...more

This digital drawing tutorial shows you how to color or ink a manga animation type drawing in Corel Painter. The tutorial assumes you are using a Wacom or Cintiq tablet to work. The tutorial explains the steps taken to digitally color a drawing in Corel Painter and is more abo ...more

Check out this video to learn to draw an anime face in side and 3/4 perspective for manga and comics.

It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw a cartoon flaming heart. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step drawing tutorials on many different cartoon ...more

The great thing about drawing in the anime or manga style is that once you've learned how to draw one girl you can easily learn to draw any girl, from the main female character in "Chobits" to Sailor Moon. This is because there's so much crossover in how women are depicted. T ...more

If you want to draw fantasy illustrations of brave knights slaying dragons or heroic warriors charging into battle against armies of barbarians, it's essential to know how to draw a hand holding a sword. If you try to draw a hand with a sword from memory, it probably won't tur ...more

It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw the cartoon character Timmy Turner from the Fairly OddParents. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step drawi ...more

It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw the cartoon character Bubbles from Powerpuff Girls. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step drawing tutorial ...more

Drawing and sketching an anime/manga girl (woman, female) Dark Elf for cartoon and comics. Part 1 of 2 - How to Draw an anime dark elf girl. Part 2 of 2 - How to Draw an anime dark elf girl.

Okay, pull out the fabric and start making some cosplay costumes. Specifically, Zabuza Momochi from Naruto. This video tutorial for cosplay covers it all. Anime or manga, which one do you like better? Who cares, just make a costume okay? Go cosplay!