Naoto DateHow to Draw Clothing for Manga: Learn to Draw Amazing Outfits and Creative Costumes for Manga and Anime - 35+ Outfits Side by Side with Modeled Photos

Yet another reference book to add to my collection. I thoroughly enjoyed the detail and plethora of references put into this book. Just about every type of clothing you can think of is features and the accompanying photos are invaluable. It’s nice to get the direction lines and explanation of what is happening but having the photos gives depth to everything. Highly recommend this for any character artist whether you’re starting from scratch or brushing up on the basics.

I wish I had this book years ago when I was figuring out how to draw clothing folds. The physics and gravity of clothing folds can be hard to follow, and I've found they're usually one of the last things an artist really manages to figure out. This book is an excellent resource in de-mystifying the process. The first part details types of folds, how to recognize the physics, and how to recreate them. It's a fairly quick overview, but the breakdown is very useful, and it works as a good foundation for the rest of the book. Chapters quickly move into types of clothing and how they work based on environment, interaction, and the weight of the fabric itself. It's also a great introduction in how to use photo references while drawing. Photo reference books can be difficult to start into sometimes, since it's just a bunch of photos and a note wishing you luck. This book includes the photos and the drawings, with occasional notes on what to look for when using references. There's a very brief section on shading, followed by practice pages that allow you to try placing folds on the sample images in the book. Recommended for artists who have moved past the beginner stage.