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Gather some drawing knowledge! Find drawing tutorials on pixiv's new "How To Draw" page!

Sat, 07 Oct 2017 20:00:00 +0900

[Takuma Terashima’s Illustration Literacy #4] Assignment from Mangaka Shirow Miwa - Drawing an Original Illustration!

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 12:30:00 +0900

Interviewer, Author: Yohei Ogawa Photography: Hiroyuki Yamaguchi

Pen Tablet Provided by: Wacom

How to Draw Guns: 12 Ways of Holding Them, Hands and Weapons in Action Scenes

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 18:00:00 +0900

Guns and pistols are constant sites in action scenes in mangas. From big guns and rifles, palm-sized pistols, shoot-outs are the standard scenes in action series. However, it may be hard to draw such guns as we don’t get to see them in real life. I’m sure there’re many who puzzle over how do make them look cool, so let us introduce to you a series of tutorials on how to draw guns. From the fundamental mechanisms to specific skills, try it out with your own drawings.

From how to hold such weapons, to poses struck when shooting, learn various tips on drawing action scenes. Enjoy!

What are the steps for charming characters and beautiful hues? A making-of and interview with U35!

Fri, 29 Jan 2016 18:00:00 +0900

U35 (Umiko) draws beautiful characters that seem to come alive thanks to her flawless use of colors. She creates vivid illustrations that will make you feel the wind in your hair! Until now she has contributed with her illustrations to a number of light novels and art books, including Are wa Choukouritsu no Mochako da yo! (Harunobu Niwa/Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko) and Hyouryuu Oukoku: Nanmin Yuusha to Mezasu Top Idol (Gangudou/Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko).

This time we had U35 try out the new “Cintiq 27QHD” LCD pen tablet and draw something for us. In every day life, she uses a “Cintiq 13HD”. How will she like a graphics tablet that is almost four times larger? Will this have an impact on her work? Let’s find out together! Especially you, considering to get a liquid crystal tablet... Don’t miss this interview!

In the second part of the article, you’ll learn about U35’s favorite drawing tools and about her story - did you know she was an office lady before?

Let’s start with the making-of, shall we? But remember, this is just the beginning! Many more interesting contents await for you ahead.

How to Draw: 10 Ways To Draw Wings!

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 18:00:00 +0900

Wings! They're of course seen on birds... and also angels! And unicorns! Wings are super complicated with all their details... when you draw them, do you ever feel like it's not really wing-like? To draw really believable wings, we've collected illustrations that explain just that! Check them out!