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.

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The Hi-Fi Digital Coloring with Brian Miller video workshop is now available at artistsnetwork.tv. You can check out the awesome preview on the IMPACT home page. Brian is the co-author of Hi-Fi Color for Comics: Digital Techniques for Professional Results.

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Click here to watch our most recent YouTube video, an introduction to Hi-Fi Digital Coloring with Brian Miller. The full-length streaming video will be available on artistsnetwork.tv on April 10.

Have a great weekend!

mary

I wanted to share an instructional article I found on WetCanvas. It’s titled “A Method of Drawing Celtic Knotwork – Weaves.” I love the look of Celtic designs, and there’s no denying they make awesome addition to the costumes and weapons of fantasy art characters. Click here to read the article. Maybe you’ll find some inspiration for your next drawing. I did.