From basic kimonos to furisode, hakama, and period costumes, ...... is the definitive guide to drawing kimonos!
It's difficult to draw a kimono! I don't know how to draw the structure and wrinkles of kimono! This is the definitive book for those who have such problems.
The most popular kimono drawing course on the illustration communication service "pixiv", "How to draw a kimono like it", has finally been published in book form. The book includes basic knowledge of kimono, how to dress kimono, tips on how to draw kimono, and how to choose patterns for each season. ......
This book contains all kinds of information for drawing kimonos in manga and illustrations.
Many people who draw kimonos often have the problem that their drawings end up looking somewhat Western-like.
In this book, we provide a thorough and easy-to-understand explanation of the key points that can make a kimono look more like a kimono.
What are the folds of a man's hakama? How do I draw the creases on the kimono's bodice? How many layers should I draw on the gable of a kimono? What is worn under a kimono? What kind of kimono should I draw for what kind of scene? ...... will answer all of these questions.
From female characters in glossy furisode to male characters in cool haori hakama, we will answer all of these questions and more. Why don't you try your hand at drawing manga and illustrations dressed in kimono?
<Contents List
Chapter 1: Kimono Basics
Basic knowledge of kimono/ Structure of kimono different from that of western clothes/ Procedures for drawing basic kimono/ How to draw wrinkles and understand shapes/ Undergarments/ Footwear, etc.
Chapter 2 How to Draw Men's Kimono
How to draw a kimono in a flowing kimono/How to draw a hakama/Haori, formal wear/Examples of coordination/Various poses, etc.
Chapter 3: How to Draw Women's Kimono
Basic Kimono, Furisode, Women's Hakama, Women's Haori, Formal, Coordinates, Various poses, etc.
Chapter 4 Variations of Kimono
Yukata/Jimbei/Samue/Japanese/Western coordination/Miko costume/Miko costume/Samurai or Ninja period costume/Fantasy Kimono etc.