15 tips for better manga characters

For the aspiring artist wanting to create your own character design, it can be tempting to just follow the manga template wholesale. It’s important to note that basic art and storytelling fundamentals are still necessary in the creation of good manga art. 

Here, three artists from Collateral Damage StudiosLoe ZI Rong, Tan Hui Tan and Ho Wei Rong share their expertise and experience when it comes to creating and refining manga character art. From how to clean up your character sketches, work with colour theory and craft a story for your creations, there’s plenty to incorporate into your own manga workflow.

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Collateral Damage Studios (CDS) is an illustration studio from Singapore, who employ some of the best manga art talents in Singapore to produce an extensive portfolio of manga art. Beyond just providing key visuals for anime conventions or mascot designs for video games, their artists enjoy creating character art and stories to call their own.
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