{"product_id":"how-to-draw-manga-chibis-cute-critters-discover-techniques-for-creating-adorable-chibi-characters-and-doe-eyed-manga-animals-9781600582905","title":"How to Draw Manga Chibis \u0026 Cute Critters: Discover Techniques for Creating Adorable Chibi Characters and Doe-Eyed Manga Animals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Draw Manga Chibis \u0026amp; Cute Critters \u003c\/i\u003eshows how to draw people and animals in the cutest chibi style using simple steps and easy-to-find art tools. Also included are tips and techniques for designing your own chibis!\u003c\/b\u003e \r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The word chibis (pronounced \"chee-bees\") means \"little\" in Japanese. Chibis are \u003cb\u003esuper cute \u003c\/b\u003ecaricatures of people or animals that have been shrunken and squashed into funny, childlike creatures with big heads, stubby proportions, and silly expressions. With this book, learn to draw chibi people of all ages, dogs, cats, birds, fantasy critters, and more! Also included are \u003cb\u003etips and techniques\u003c\/b\u003e encouraging you to design your own chibi creations once you are comfortable with the art style. And \u003cb\u003etemplates you can use over and over\u003c\/b\u003e are included in the back to make drawing easy! No complicated tools are needed; you can \u003cb\u003ecreate your own chibi art \u003c\/b\u003eusing just a pencil, pen, markers, and paper. \r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book opens with helpful sections on \u003cb\u003etools and materials, essential drawing techniques, color basics, \u003c\/b\u003e and an examination of chibi faces and bodies. The step-by-step projects show you how to draw chibis of all kinds\u003cb\u003e in any pose and from all angles.\u003c\/b\u003e Tips and techniques for drawing chibi characters include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e What makes a chibi? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chibi faces \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chibi front, side, back, and 3\/4 views \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Super-chibis \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Basic poses \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Action poses \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chibi facial expressions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chibi hairstyles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chibis young and old \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chibi animals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chibi fantasy critters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chibi accessories, including clothes and props \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Templates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Written and illustrated by Samantha Whitten and Jeannie Lee, \u003ci\u003eHow to Draw Manga Chibis \u0026amp; Cute Critters\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003eperfect for beginning and intermediate artists, lovers of manga and anime, \u003c\/b\u003eand more. You will love creating your own chibis! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samantha Whitten\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Walter Foster Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Walter Foster Studio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.50h x 8.70w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781600582905\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSamantha Whitten\u003c\/b\u003e is a Virginia-based independent artist who specializes in adorable illustrations. She has spent all of her life drawing and has pursued a career in illustration and graphic design, learning on her own and dabbling in a variety of projects. She earns a living by selling a unique range of self-produced products featuring her artwork, employing a cute and fun style that appeals to all ages, as well as illustrating a web comic in her spare time. Visit her website at www.littlecelesse.com for more.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Samantha Whitten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42888001388607,"sku":"9781600582905","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/0710\/5855\/files\/9781600582905.jpg?v=1770401467","url":"https:\/\/casitamanga.com\/products\/how-to-draw-manga-chibis-cute-critters-discover-techniques-for-creating-adorable-chibi-characters-and-doe-eyed-manga-animals-9781600582905","provider":"Casita Manga","version":"1.0","type":"link"}