COLORING

TRADITIONAL MANGA ART IS DONE IN BLACK AND WHITE, BUT COMIC BOOK COVERS, PROMOTIONAL IMAGES, AND STANDALONE ART ARE OFTEN COLORED IN. HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR USING COLORED PENCILS, MARKERS, AND DIGITAL TOOLS TO COLOR IN YOUR MANGA ARTWORK.

COLORED PENCILS

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Outline the subject using darker shades of colored pencils.

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Use sharp pencils for fine detailing.

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Be consistent with the directions of your lines and follow the contours of your drawing ...

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