This book explains how to draw portrait illustrations, focusing on the mechanism of the human body, clothing, and picture production methods. Each theme is explained in terms of “mechanism” and “tips” so that the reader can learn it well. This book is useful for both beginners and those who want to review the basics!
Keep a pen and paper close at hand at all times and experience the joy of drawing. If you keep at it diligently, your painting will surely improve. So, please don’t be in a hurry. May you continue to enjoy painting for many years to come. (From the “Introduction”)
Table of Contents
Part01 Introduction
How do you draw a good picture, one that will be understood by the viewer? Here are some tips that you can put into practice on a regular basis to improve your drawing.
Part02: The Structure of the Human Body
From facial parts such as the eyes, nose, and mouth, to the upper and lower body, to the whole body, the structure and movements of each part are explained in clear, easy-to-see pictures. Once you master the facial parts, you can even express a person’s personality! If you are aware of simple shapes, you can draw the body three-dimensionally! …This chapter is full of such basic tips. I want to draw portraits, but art anatomy seems too difficult…. Even if you are not familiar with art anatomy, you will be able to enjoy drawing with these tips and tricks.
Part03: Let’s try drawing various things!
When drawing character illustrations, not only the human body but also clothing is important. This part focuses on wrinkles, which are particularly difficult to draw in clothing. The book explains how wrinkles are created, so you can learn how to apply them.
Various methods of staging a picture, such as poses and angles, are also explained. By devising the direction, you can create more attractive illustrations that can attract people.
Part04: The process of drawing, Part05: The making of the illustration
The drawing process is illustrated with explanations. Let’s take a look at the process while also following the thoughts of the artist, such as how to get the bite and what points to pay attention to.
[Original text in Japanese, translated by DeepL]