Hi everyone it’s been a while since the last time I post a drawing lesson. It’s really cool when you can draw your own manga characters! I’m belong to the old school of artist. Before I touch my computer. I draw and sketch all the important concepts of my drawing on a piece of bond paper using a pencil. It’s like keeping a negative of a film type camera. I will decide what type of hair, eyes, skin, facial expression, outfit and perspective. It can be a hero, villain, or neutral. Then draw it on paper. As much as possible I don’t want to alter my original sketches. Once I port it into the digital format, I try to keep it as faithful as possible to the original drawings.
Guide lines on how I scale my drawings. The face of my characters is about + – size of an open palm hand in the sketch. It may change depends on the perspective. The length of the body is about 2 face size. The length of the upper arm should be equal to 1 and half size of the face. The length of the lower arm should be equal twice the size of the face when the fingers are straighten. Hips to knee 2 face ratio. Knee to foot 2 face ratio.
Then I re-draw again everything in a digital format. I used the bond paper sketch as my master reference. For iPad I used sketch book pro application. For desktop computer I used adobe illustrator. Or any drawing or paint software. I don’t let hardware’s and software’s became a hindrance to my passion. A program doesn’t mean much to me. I used pencil, ball pen, brush, my fingers, bamboo pen and regular mouse to draw. Hardware Devices doesn’t matter to me for as long I enjoy what I’m doing.
About The back story of the two characters I draw above. Unfortunately it can not be told in 3 pages or less. So let me try something. Love, Hope and Heartbreak.
Cheers
Nonoy Manga
This was so cool Nonoy. I certainly something from you when I visit your blog. I miss the physical aspect of drawing. It has been many years since I’ve picked up a pencil. So little time time to practice the craft of drawing. But I know the rewards are without equal. I really like your female figures. The Princess Aria is so cool. Do you have a strip that features her?
Peace brother.
Walter thank you so much for the wonderful. it means a lot to me. positive i’m doing one for Princess Aria.
Dude, you are so talented! I can barely draw a circle, so I always admire people who can create with paper, pen and ink, and you’re the real deal! Thanks for walking us through your creative process. I predict great success!!!
Stephen your comment is very much appreciated. You Made me look good, I also enjoy looking at your wonderful photographs. Cheers Nonoy Manga
Great drawings, Nonoy. I’ve always wondered about how manga drawings were done. Thanks for the insight.
The only way to do it is the old way. Thank you so much for the warm comment.
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So Beautiful 😀
Thank you for the reblogged. Cheers Nonoy Manga
You do amazing work !
Most Welcome Dear 😀
Thank you for your kind words.
You draw so good, if you gave me a pencil, paper and ruler I will draw you a crooked line haha I think I will stick to writing 🙂
Jim you made me laugh, thank you so much cheers Nonoy Manga
Nonoy your drawings are amazing!. It has been fascinating to read about your process, thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Madame Kelly many thanks for the warm comment.
Heya! Awesome Look~ Remind me of me. Share. Hahahaha! Awesome Drawing ;D Thumbs up! 😛
Evening I forgot to put the small heart pendant on the lips to make it complete. Thanks for the warm comment. LOL Nonoy Manga
Hahaha! Ok lang yan! ^_^ There will be always be some modification. They are your cool characters. You “control” them. Hahaha!
Eveningrose I like your attitude, you seems to enjoy you self. live life to the fullest many thanks for the support. Cheers Nonoy Manga
Cute ^^ I liked the name “Aerose”! 🙂
Rima I’m glad you like, thank you..
Amazing as always 🙂
Dave thank you…
Cool drawings that you did! Nice!!
Alex I’m glad you like it thank you.
You are welcome!
Very interesting to see how you create your great drawings, thank you for sharing.
F/s thank you so much. Cheers Nonoy Manga
Very cool, so why do all anime caracters carry swords with small handles and big wide, oversized blades? 🙂
Ed in the real world it does not really work. it just a graphic sword show LOL. in fact a small indonesian, Malaysian “Karambit knife” with a 2 inches blade is more effective in real life hand to hand combat. but in drawings it may look gay. thanks for asking Nonoy Manga.
When I was in the Army I carried a simple 6 inch combat knife compared to others who prefered the big 12 inch knives, I’m sure I could have been more proficient with mine. I’m glad I did’nr have to carry anything bigger, like a broad sword or a katana..;-)
Ed exactly its not the weapon. its the man using the weapon. i’m glad to hear that from the expert. thanks for sharing Nonoy Manga
Great drawings Nonoy! You are very talented 🙂
-Naima.
Naima thank you so much for the warm comment. Cheers Nonoy Manga
You’re welcome dear 🙂
-Naima.
Nonoy, I think you draw beautifully! I’m old school myself. The actual process of drawing is so much fun.
Madame Susan i’m glad you like it. Many thanks for the support. Cheers Nonoy Manga
your sketches are amazing!!!!
that’s a very nice comment, thank you so much. Cheers Nonoy Manga
Awesome stuff, I think it is such a talent to be able to draw mainly because I can barely draw a stick man!
James some are sexy, others are good actors, i’m good with pencil while your expert with foods,writing and clicking cameras. we all got talent everybody happy. LOL Nonoy Manga
Nice! Really cool to get a ‘behind the scenes’ look at your process…
I always appreciate learning how artists go about their work!
🙂
Man i really appreciate you warm comment it means a lot to me. Many thanks Nonoy Manga
You are very talented! Thanks for sharing!
Michael thank you for your kind words. Cheers Nonoy Manga
Wow, Nonoy! You really are an artist! Alam ko lang magdrawing sa bond paper pero hindi sa digital thingy! LMAO 😀 paturo aman? hahaha. Saka mag iiba-iba na mukha ng character ko in sideviews and frontview.
Gian if you know how to draw in a bond paper it will take you a long way. You can easily do canvas and hard board. Pweda kang mag painting. Kaya Lang mahal kaya ako bond paper Lang. Anyway drawing is just practice wala naman ibang secreto. you stop doing it you lose it. I have some few drawing lesson in my blog site please check if you have time. Many thanks for the warm comment Cheers Nonoy Manga
Nonoy, always intriguing work. Like to use the sketch process as well.
Kristin I’m glad you like it. I also read your latest post about overweight a very interesting article indeed. Thank you so much for the warm comment. Cheers Nonoy Manga
You’re so talented!
Madame Yulia i’m delighted you visit my blog again. many thanks for the support Nonoy Manga
wow!!! you’re an artist.
NICE WORK!!!!!!!
that sketch is perfect!!!
Man thank you for the morale booster!!! Cheers Nonoy Manga
Wow, so many likes! I can totally see why – good lesson, great art!
Madame your very kind, many thanks for the support. Nonoy Manga
Old school is cool. Drawing lies at the heart of everything.
Tim thank you so much for your kind words very much appreciated. Cheers Nonoy Manga
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A O K. Thanks for the warm comment.
Thank you for the insight Nonoy! I think that’s great to start with old school. Love the artwork also.
Madame Sherry K. i’m glad you like it. thank you for the visit and the wonderful comment.Cheers Nonoy Manga
Great lesson!! I’m still trying to figure out how you transport your drawings to a computer. I try to scan them because I don’t really know any other way and they always look dark and dirty to me. Any tips?
sorry i dont have a scanner at home now. i either draw it using my finger for ipad 2 or redraw it using a bamboo pen for computers. i think thats about it. thanks for asking Nonoy Manga
you are a really talented person !!
beautiful drawings!
Sayadankam thank you for your kind words.
Very talented!!
Fergiemoto many thanks for the warm comment. Cheers Nonoy Manga
Wow … really nice stuff. Thanks for visiting my blog Nonoy … I’m glad I took the time to check out your drawings. I wish I could draw. I had a friend in high school (years and years ago) who could draw comic book characters – as if they had jumped right off the pages – I was very, very envious. I am envious, too, or your talents! Maybe in my next life? What say you? D
Man what an awesome comment I need that a morale booster. Thanks you so much. Cheers Nonoy Manga
Very nice,Very talented.
Stefan thank you so much.
More, please!
Eideard thank you so much.
Fantastic and great share… My kids are into manga so I will share your post with them. 😉 Thanks!
That’s a very nice comment, thank you for your kind words. Cheers Nonoy Manga
great art, love all your character drawings.. especially the cute luffy you made in your older entry.. hope you can make more of one piece characters.. it will be much much appreciated.. thanks for the sharing your talent and pls keep it coming..
BiagAkunada I’m glad you like it, thank you so much.
Oh my dear young artist, how nice of you. This is amazing… Just makes me excited… Thank you, dear Nonoy Manga, love, nia
Madame Nia thank you for your kind words, your comment is very much appreciated.
Hallo! Great to see you again. Especially your drawing! Two thumbsup!
Friend I can only post once every two weeks, I had so many assignment in school. But I try keep my blog site alive. Thanks for the warm comment.
YAY!!! Manga proportions! *dances* Now I shall bookmark this so I can get my body proportions right! (Cause mine suck) XD
Nice eraser. XD
Aerose looks cool! The princess is happily skippin around like WEEEEEE!!!!
Lily finally your back. i’m glad you like it. thank you so much. Cheers Nonoy Manga
way cool.
Sedge thank you so much.
Good to see you in action!
Matt I like that , thank you so much.
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Thanks for the visit Nonoy Manga
This is so amazing..!
Will definately try this!
Keep them coming 🙂
Rooha i’m glad you like it, thank you so much
Hey Nonoy…I nominated you for the Kreativ Blogger Award.
Madame Sherry Many thanks for nominating my blog site. Cheers Nonoy Manga
You are welcome and you are certainly worthy Nonoy!
Very good Nonoy! And hey – you know you wanted me to do another art blog? Well, you got lucky! Click my name. 🙂
Madame Val you lighten my day, that’s a exciting news. i will check it now. Cheers Nonoy Manga
Amazing works….keep it coming :)….by the way, thanks for visiting my blog…
Agung thank you so much for the warm comment. Cheers Nonoy Manga
Nice job on the lesson, and on creating characters.
regards,
Cory
Cory thank you so much.
pretty cool!
i love looking painting/drawing… but i’m lack of talent of it… 🙂
Some are good actors, others can dance, I’m good with drawings while your good with images and writings. We all got talent everybody happy. Many thanks for the warm comment. Cheers Nonoy Manga
you make me relieve hehehe
have a nice day…
Your welcome.
Amazing drawings ,You are a gifted artist.Thank you for visiting my site..Best regards.
Jalal Michael
Jalal your welcome you got an interesting blog site. thank you
You’re awesome !!!!!!!
Ren thank you.
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Niiice!
Kate thank you.
That illustration of how you draw the characters is fascinating. I wondered about that. Now I know! Thanks!
Madame George thank you for your kind words.
Love your drawings, Nonoy! By chance, were your works used in Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill” movies? Just curious, because it looks like your work (although I’m not familiar with anyone else’s work at this time). Will keep an eye out more often. Not sure how you found it, but thanks for like my “Great Point, Nantucket” post; it means a lot.
Laurie your comment is very much appreciated, thank you so much.
You’re really a great artist. I love all your work that I’ve seen!
Ivie thank you for your kind words.
Cool page. Darwing are great. thanks again for stopping by my site today.
Barry your welcome, thank you so much for the visit.
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Many thanks.
Very nice characters!!!! 😀
Many thanks…
You are Really Awesome “D You inspired me 🙂 Awesome work ;D