Refining the sketch
ts time todraw over the ketch and place details,
justasif wereusingalightbes. focus on anatomy and
perspective using a one point perspective grid that
ovate slightly to add some dynamism w the scene. Then
1 define mscles are the main lines ofthe character
1 draws herclothes, hair and other deals in diferent
Final line art
When everything’ set in placel drav over the
rough sketches lines from before and detail the character
ang other ements, The background will be detailed
using only colour but linear will remain visbleon the
character and foreground, so keep them clean on.
different avers. This ine art play a huge role in
ddepicuing the classic manga look:
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Background and balance
Placing the characteron the rghtcan make the
image lok unbalanced. To fis this place detail inthe
street behind using some nightJapanese street images as
reference. place ange light sourceon the store atthe
Tet which creates key diagonal ne going tovsards the
character. The vertical suezt ines and the motobike
headlight help to balanee et the overall composition.
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Don't overwork, simplify
Sometimes is tempting wo start detailing early on
inthe process The rls are often messy Instead, ryt
be straightforward and simply. Hee, thebasestuctre
andanitony are in place but it doesnt mean they need
twhevishle on the ine art-Thestructure lines have done
thelr job and now is ime co build on them. simplify
objects ke her nose and hands ine usta few Hines,