More how to draw manga - vol. 02 - Penning characters

The Basics of the Human Figure
Making Etfective Use of Even and Tapered Lines
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:e nardness of the male
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s'roulder blade and
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Use a tapered line for the
point where the shoulder
joins the neck, since it
also marks the swell of
the muscle.
The bony shape of the elbow
is discernible. Use both even
and tapered lines when
drawing a male character in
order to achieve a rugged,
craggy appearance.
While the suit jacket is
roomy, undulations form
owing to protrusions
and recesses in the
body, such as the
shoulder blade, waist,
and elbows.
-lraw a downward, tapered
re cutting ever so slightly
"'*ard. This subtle touch
,,,"1, accentuate the figure's
- :.rscular look, generating
a sense of manliness. ln
:cntrast. use smooth,
Jicroken lines for a female
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Bunching formed by the
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