I keep talking about Shojo Fashion Manga Art School because it just can’t be stopped. Author Irene Flores filled the book with every fashion style you can dream of, and shows you how to deck out your characters no matter what the season. It’s so much fun!

For even more fashion inspirations check out this new site where you can dive into a huge wardrobe and dress your choice of models. Find a cool look then jump back into Shojo Fashion Manga Art School to draw it on your character. So, put on your best designer hat, and pick up that pencil!

The quickest way to make your characters recognizable is with clothing. Give them their own individual style and they come to life on the page, and stand out from the crowd. Irene Flores, author of Shojo Fashion Manga Art School (IMPACT Books) is a manga artist and fashionista extraordinaire with a knack for teaching others how to draw.

In eager anticipation of Shojo Fashion Manga Art School’s November release, here’s Irene’s 3 easy steps for drawing a scarf:

1 Create the Basic Shape: Determine the path of the scarf using a ribbon as a model.

2 Develop the Shape: Make the band wider.

3 Refine and Add Detail: Draw the fabric using the band as a guide, and drape the fabric as it wraps around itself. Add darker areas to indicate folds and overlaps in the scarf.

In the mood for death, destruction, maybe even the apocalypse? Check out the trailer for the Tokyopop’s Deadman Wonderland here.

If you’re looking for something a little more cheerful, why not create your own manga? Check out Shojo Fashion Manga Art School by Irene Flores or Draw Furries by Jared Hodges and Lindsay Cibos. Both are available for preorder now.

IMPACT’s newest manga instructional book is coming this Fall to a store near you. With Shojo Fashion Manga Art School you’ll learn all about drawing people, creating great expressions, clothing your characters, and placing people into settings. Everything you need to bring your manga to life.

But, you don’t have to wait. Get your fashion fix now by clicking here for a FREE demo from Shojo Fashion Manga Art School.

Enjoy!

Preorder Shojo Fashion Manga Art School now at Amazon.com.

The number one fashion workshop for shojo manga is…

Shojo Fashion Manga Art School: How to Draw Cool Looks and Characters

Brought to you by Irene Flores (the world’s coolest artist)

From ‘dos to shoes, how you dress and style your characters says a lot about who they are, before they even utter a word. Whether your story calls for a flashy drama queen or a mousy bookworm, this guide contains everything you need to know to create fabulous shojo manga characters with personality.

 Inside you’ll find page after page of instruction and inspiration on: 

1. The Figure. Follow simple basics to draw guys and girls of various body types, in any pose.

2. The Face. Learn how to draw an endless variety of features, getting the feeling across with facial expressions, from a subtle quirk of the mouth to all-out crocodile tears. Then add the perfect hairstyle–the icing on the cake.

3. The Look. “Shop” from an illustrated gallery of clothing and accessories for every season and occasion, from formal dresses to bunny slippers, with demos and tips on designing your own original fashions.

4. The Setting. Portray your character’s world, with demonstrations on how to create classic hangouts like classrooms, coffee shops and bedrooms.

Complete with 14 start-to-finish demonstrations for drawing a range of character “types,” from the girl next door to the punk guy, from single characters to couples and groups, this book will help you bring a world of unique and memorable characters to life … and have lots of fun doing it!

Preorder Shojo Fashion Manga Art School now at Amazon.com.