Does your child love anime and manga characters, but not quite know where to start drawing them?
5-Minute Drawing: Manga Chibi makes drawing easy by showing kids how circles, ovals, triangles and simple lines can become chibi characters one step at a time.
With 40 easy step-by-step drawing lessons, young artists can learn to draw ninjas, witches, robots, samurai, idol singers, ghosts, axolotls, alpacas and many more.
But this isn't just a book about copying pictures.
Every lesson follows the same simple creative process:
START - Begin with basic shapes.BUILD - Add the important parts.DETAIL - Bring the character to life.FINISH - Complete your drawing.PRACTICE - Try drawing it yourself.MAKE IT YOUR OWN - Change the hair, the outfit, the expression or other details to create something new.Inside you'll discover:
40 chibi characters to drawEasy four-step drawing lessonsBeginner-friendly construction using simple shapesDedicated practice areas"Make It Your Own " creative challengesHelpful drawing tipsFun activities that encourage imaginationSpace to invent original charactersA final drawing certificate to celebrate progressThe lessons gradually introduce new drawing ideas while keeping the process simple, approachable and fun. Characters are grouped into three levels, so a child starts with simple shapes and works up to real challenges.
No complicated techniques are required. Just grab a pencil and start with a shape.
Perfect for young artists, beginning drawers, rainy days, quiet time, travel, screen-free activities, and kids who love anime, manga and making up characters.
Start with a shape. End with a drawing. Make it your own
Welcome to 5-Minute Drawing.