Memenchi, who continues to create and draw a wide variety of captivating characters, has finally released a book that thoroughly explains how to create and draw compelling characters!
This book thoroughly explains how to create compelling character designs from scratch,
how to draw illustrations that bring out the best in your characters,
as well as fashion design know-how and how to create high-quality illustrations.
After reading this book, anyone can create compelling characters and express them in a single illustration.
The book also features 16 pages of beautiful illustrations that Memenchi has drawn to date, as well as illustrations created exclusively for this book.
<Front Feature> 16-Page Illustration Collection
PART 1: Thinking about how to create characters... What makes a compelling character? How to decide on a theme, how to expand on ideas, etc.
PART 2: Considering the face and physique... Consider facial features that fit the theme, consider hairstyles, and consider physiques.
PART 3: Considering clothing... Considering the impression of clothing silhouettes and materials, and the process of clothing design.
PART 4: Considering color schemes... Considering the impression of colors, rules for successful color schemes, and the process of color schemes.
PART 5: Considering accessories... Adding accessories adds a setting and situation.
PART 6: Considering the theme of the illustration... Consider the impression and feelings you want to convey when viewing the illustration.
PART 7: Considering the character's pose... Consider a pose that will flatter the character, and consider the silhouette, including the clothing.
PART 8: Considering the background... Consider a motif that fits the theme, and consider a placement that will make the character stand out.
PART 9: Making... Specific drawing techniques, coloring techniques, and texture creation.