Chibis are the cute, miniature characters and creatures of Japanese comics. Chibis appear in all genres of manga, from the serious to the broadly comedic, which is why they enjoy such a high recognition factor among manga readers. And because chibis are such stylized and fun characters, many manga fans are motivated to learn how to draw them. In this book, chibis are covered character by character, according to the various subgenres in which they appear, including fantasy, occult, shoujo, fairy and action. In addition, important and appealing character design instruction is discussed, such as creating chibi eyes, body language and action poses. New to this book is the introduction of adorable chibi animals, chibi witches and vampires (all cute!), as well as harmless and hilarious little bad guys. Completing the book is a section on creating chibi props and backgrounds, which is designed to give readers the tools necessary to make their own chibi scenes and environments.

About the Author
Christopher Hart is the world's bestselling author of drawing and cartooning books. His books have set the standard for art instruction, both nationally and internationally, and are in print in eighteen languages. Renowned for up-to-the-minute content and easy-to-follow steps, Hart's books have become staples for a new generation of aspiring artists and professionals.


Book Information
ISBN 9780823014880
Author C Hart
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.
Publisher Watson-Guptill Publications
Weight(grams) 724g
Dimensions(mm) 255mm * 214mm * 13mm