Drawing Manga Faces & Expressions

Tuttle Publishing
Drawing Manga Faces & Expressions

Learn how to draw lifelike faces to communicate what your characters are thinking, feeling and experiencing!

Drawing characters with realistic facial expressions is a challenging and critical skill for every manga artist and storyteller. Drawing Manga Faces & Expressions is a practical and invaluable guide for illustrators who want to bring their skills up to the next level! This book contains over 175 step-by-step lessons and 1,200 drawings, with practical advice and helpful tips on every page.

The tutorials covered in this comprehensive guide include:


  • How to draw realistically consistent faces from every possible angle.
  • How to draw attractive eyes, noses, mouths, ears and hairlines for any age or gender.
  • How to apply shading to make your characters' faces appear three-dimensional.
  • How to express emotions like joy, anger, fear, surprise, sadness, wonder, confusion and calm.
  • And so much more!