Ilex's latest manga titles, Manga Cross-Stitch and The Complete Shoujo Art Kit, teach readers how to introduce the graphic styles of manga into their own artwork.
Manga Cross-Stitch by Helen McCarthy, combines the skills of traditional needlecraft with contemporary Japanese manga for a refreshing new take on the art of cross-stitching. It has caught the attention of Mr X Stitch, the leading blog on contemporary embroidery.
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Meanwhile, taking a more traditional approach to manga art, The Complete Shoujo Art Kit by Yishan Li gives readers all the elements they need to create their own shoujo comic book - shoujo meaning girls' manga. Providing step-by-step instructions on everything from pacing your storytelling to professional digital colouring techniques, the accompanying CD comes with artwork that can be customized, providing endless opportunities for shoujo storylines, including gutsy heroines and cute boys, backgrounds, speech bubbles, tones and accessories.
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