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| Tenko (天狐) from Hokusai Manga (北斎漫画) |
Manga is slowly becoming a universal expression, not limited to Japan only. More and more artists are getting interested in this form of self-expression with emphasis on emotions, feelings, and its own brand of realism.
Right now, the #1 tutorial for beginners, intermediate and even advanced drawers, for the most complete content is:
Mark Crilley's manga tutorials on Youtube:http://www.youtube.com/user/markcrilley?feature=g-user-uWith the most simple of tools, Crilley shows us a good glimpse on how he developed his style.
Manga Lessons on Youtube:http://www.youtube.com/user/MangaLessons?feature=g-user-uThey are focused in working with Copic Markers and coloring. Very specific for body parts and proportions, as well as accessories.
Tutorial How to Draw Manga:http://www.squidoo.com/tutorial-how-to-draw-mangaThe most basic of introductions is contained in this article
Best Manga Tutorials by Kit-Kitty:http://www.squidoo.com/manga-tutorialsThis legendary Squidoo lens showcases the best manga tutorials on Deviantart for drawing every type of manga characters.
Mangatutorials.comhttp://www.mangatutorials.com/THE latest resource site blog with a forum, updated almost everyday with new tutorials and content. Perfect to keep up with the latest trends and techniques. I'd recommend their section on Manga Studio paneling techniques.
Pixiv.nethttp://www.pixiv.net/It started out as a Japanese community of aspiring manga artists and fans, but it's a wonderful site for visual education and reference, especially for coloring.
