Drawing Manga

The line of action is an expression of the

figure’s energy. It is a continuous, invisible S- or

C-shaped line that runs the length of the body. You

could think of it as the spinal column of the pose.

It is generally a continuous line running

from one end of the drawing to the other.

It describes the character’s movement

and makes the pose more interesting.

You can exaggerate the pose by

exaggerating the line of action. This will

accentuate the energy of the pose.

There is one main line of action for

the entirety of the body, but you can also

draw secondary action lines for each limb.

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