Outlines: Black fineliner 0,05 mm
Media: Markers with brush pen, opaque white
Paper type: Color-copy laserprint satined; 120 g/m²
Size: A3 (29,7 x 42 cm)
Time: 8 h

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At first, I intended to draw a mother cradling her baby in her arms. But this motif is just a bit too hackneyed in my opinion, thus I just began to draw a toddler. I was happy she looks so cute, but also was afraid that the mother might not keep up with her. I considered what activity mummy could be doing while the child is watching her. So I got the idea of hanging out the washing.^^ Besides, that suggests they may be outside, perhaps in the garden and the sun shines. That raises the spirit and makes the scenery more jauntily. I supported that mood with the use of pastel nuances. They seems to be a happy, little family. ^__^

„50 MANGA BABES to draw and paint“ is an English How-to-draw book displaying fifty artworks of different women in manga style along with step-by-step illustrations, detailed descriptions and drawing tips.

I got the wonderful commission to draw fifteen of these "babes" (have a look at the right column).
I had to meet following criteria: drawn in manga style, female character, view of the whole body, related to a topic/character type, no background.

This book is great and I can recommend it to all who learns to draw in manga style.