Manga Matrix: Create Unique Characters Using the Japanese Matrix System
By (Author) Hiroyoshi Tsukamoto
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Harper Design
1st June 2006
United States
General
Non Fiction
741.5
Paperback
172
Width 197mm, Height 257mm
562g
Manga Matrix presents an easy grid method for mastering manga, an increasingly popular comic style. Using this unique Japanese system, artists can plot and cross-section elements on a matrix diagram to create an infinite number of original characters, creatures, and multiformed beasts. Angels, demons, dragons, monsters, and robots are all included in this book, along with descriptions of costumes and personalities for each. Manga Matrix is unlike any other manga instructional guide and is an invaluable resource for both the budding artist and the polished professional.
Hiroyoshi Tsukamoto is a veteran artist and educator of fine art and graphic design. He has been actively working in the field for over 30 years. Tsukamoto's designs and artworks are numerous, including a mural for the pediatrics ward for the Japan National Cancer Center, character illustration and exhibit design for Nagoya Marine Museum, and character, stage, and costume design for the musical Borocchino!. Tsukamoto is also the author of the Japanese bestselling titles Manga Bible and CharaDeza Smash!