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Manga Art: Inspiration and Techniques from an Expert Illustrator

The world of manga (Japanese comics) has captured the imagination of artists, both aspiring and professional alike. Now best-selling artist and art instructor Mark Crilley presents the most complete look yet at the variety of creative options available in the world of manga. Crilley fills each chapter with gorgeous, original artwork created with a variety of tools (pencils, colored pencils, digital art, pen and ink, and more) and in a variety of manga-inspired styles. He pairs each piece with information on the materials used and the inspiration that led to its creation. Manga Art provides readers a one-of-a-kind chance to hear from one of the leading artists in the field of manga instruction, as he reveals the unlimited possibilities of manga and the creative secrets behind over 100 pieces of original, never-before-seen artwork.

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Novice to Expert: 6 Steps to Learn Anything, Increase Your Knowledge, and Master New Skills

Want to learn a skill, but don’t know how to get started? Struggle to find time for a side project? Ever quit in frustration after beginning something new?

We all want to expand on our existing knowledge. But sometimes it’s impossible to stay consistent with a new skill or habit. It’s easy to fall into the trap where you focus only on learning and never get around to implementing the information.

The truth is: You can learn anything…without spending lots of money…without dedicating thousands of hours to the process…and often without leaving the comfort of your home.

Anyone can develop a talent with the right mix of practice, motivation, and coaching. And that’s what you’ll learn in Novice to Expert.

Download Novice to Expert: 6 Steps to Learn Anything, Increase Your Knowledge, and Master New Skills.

Written by Wall Street Journal best-selling author SJ Scott, Novice to Expert will show you how to:

Set a goal to learn a new skill Fully immerse yourself in this world Meet others who share a similar passion Identify the “right things” to practice daily Master a skill so you can teach others about it

Many people don’t believe they can teach themselves. We live in an age of abundant information, yet there is a common myth that the only way to learn is through a formal educational environment or by hiring an expensive coach. That’s why you’ll discover:

Six proven resources to teach yourself a skill The number-one technique for taking actionable notes Thirteen questions to ask yourself before picking a skill Two “must-have” apps to manage a knowledge-based project Eight steps to deliberately practice a new skill Six habit-learning challenges (and how to overcome them)