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Description A step by step lesson adapted from my latest YouTube video, which you can view here:

[link]

The Japanese phrase at the bottom of the tutorial is "Genki yo!" It can be translated as "I'm full of energy, I feel great, etc."

A super big thank you to anyone who supports me by purchasing "Mastering Manga." It's available in both paperback and ebook form at bn.com: [link]

And at Amazon: [link]
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Comments: 165

Sstonedrac [2012-02-19 04:01:40 +0000 UTC]

If a certain lady I know loves this chibi, I will do more than just thank you.
Regards of Elena and Eduardo, exposure of comics in the Canary Islands is a success. Many people ask for your work and where to get it.

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markcrilley In reply to Sstonedrac [2012-02-19 11:05:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Please tell Elena and Eduardo I said Hi! ^_^

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Sstonedrac In reply to markcrilley [2012-02-19 13:37:39 +0000 UTC]

Ok; no problem.

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EriksBlue [2012-02-19 03:46:47 +0000 UTC]

I like your book, its mostly better than alot of how to draws by american artists.

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HSFS [2012-02-19 03:31:47 +0000 UTC]

Your artwork never ceases to amaze me, I someday hope to be able to draw a chibi =3=

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Antonibax In reply to HSFS [2012-02-19 08:19:47 +0000 UTC]

Hey! Don't give up!
I was thinking the same while i started to draw.
But it turned out great.

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HSFS In reply to Antonibax [2012-02-19 15:31:16 +0000 UTC]

Sweet, thanks for the encouragement (ohgodmyspellingene)

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CMWildeyes [2012-02-19 02:25:19 +0000 UTC]

I'll be purchasing your book soon. I can't wait!

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shinatarou [2012-02-19 01:47:01 +0000 UTC]

I need to save up money for your book D:

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Siseja-sama [2012-02-19 00:55:32 +0000 UTC]

My chibis always end up being wayyy more derp xD

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sakurakizz [2012-02-19 00:20:26 +0000 UTC]

i got your artbook that i preordered the other day ;D

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theirislilly [2012-02-18 23:48:09 +0000 UTC]

I love your art! This chibi is so cute, or rather, kawaii.

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theirislilly [2012-02-18 23:46:19 +0000 UTC]

Eeee! So cute. Or should I say kawaii.

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Raining--Sunshine [2012-02-18 22:47:04 +0000 UTC]

Wow this is an amazing tutorial. Here's how mine came out. : [link]

It's not very good, but I'm still proud of it.

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Rising--Star [2012-02-18 22:42:47 +0000 UTC]

im extremly in love with your art and chibis are just so much fun to draw

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joshification In reply to ??? [2012-02-18 22:32:05 +0000 UTC]

mark, why does it say on the book "from the creator of Akiko"? Wouldn't you be more well known for Miki Falls? Just wondering

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markcrilley In reply to joshification [2012-02-18 23:07:49 +0000 UTC]

Ha! Yeah I wasn't sure why they did that except that maybe more Akiko books have been sold over the years than Miki Falls. Certainly Akiko was never drawn in a real manga style.

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joshification In reply to markcrilley [2012-02-19 02:40:08 +0000 UTC]

oh well, know that im definitely ordering this along with the second instalment of Brody's Ghost. Been waiting for this since 2007!

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xXMekkzyFwuffzXx [2012-02-18 22:29:09 +0000 UTC]

you are sooooo good at step-by-step guides and tutorials, it's great you choose to share your skills with us!! i like what you said at the top as well, it's nice to see lots of different cute chibi styles.. not just people exactly copying other people!! ^_^ .....although i think this tutorial will be helpful to lots of people (including meeee) so thank you!!

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jazzthehedgehog [2012-02-18 22:21:10 +0000 UTC]

this is amazing! I wanna so get that book

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Cmmv [2012-02-18 21:56:42 +0000 UTC]

This is real awesome!!!! Simply and good explained, I love your art works Mark and how do you explain for drawing manga, really admirable!

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TrainerHarmony [2012-02-18 21:29:43 +0000 UTC]

Yay! Now I can learn how to draw the peace sign in chibi/regular form! Thank you Mark! (By the way, your how to draw book comes out the day befor my birthday, I really want it!)

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KakashiSnapeFan1 [2012-02-18 21:20:33 +0000 UTC]

Hi Mark! I love all your artwork, and you have really helped and inspired me. I making my own manga as well, but I don't know how to publish it. Do you have any ideas where I can find a publisher?

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KHroxas4ever [2012-02-18 21:16:17 +0000 UTC]

thank you! i am not very good at drawing chibis, so ill make sure to try this!

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W1n5t0n114 [2012-02-18 21:10:49 +0000 UTC]

what's it say on the side there? I can only read Hiragana.

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markcrilley In reply to W1n5t0n114 [2012-02-18 21:17:13 +0000 UTC]

Watch the video to find out. :') [link]

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W1n5t0n114 In reply to markcrilley [2012-02-18 22:26:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks ^_^

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HecklerInk-Designs [2012-02-18 21:04:01 +0000 UTC]

My Mastering Manga book should be here next week! Wahoo! I watched the vid for this chibi girl as well on YT, Another Job Well Done, Thanks Mark!

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LunarwingsArt [2012-02-18 20:47:41 +0000 UTC]

I thought this video was just so cute! Thank you for doing it.

And I got Brody's Ghost book one and really liked it! So this is for you... [link]

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LELE146 [2012-02-18 20:30:40 +0000 UTC]

i don't know why but when i'm always trying to draw something and i can't you always come with the tutorial that i need .____.
and i LOVE THAT!!!! <3

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JessPeachee In reply to ??? [2012-02-18 20:26:02 +0000 UTC]

you make it look so easy

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DemonOfFate [2012-02-18 20:24:01 +0000 UTC]

Looking forward to your mastering manga book.I have to say since i found your how to draw videos my drawling has improved greatly.Keep up the good work!

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MissHayleyQuinn [2012-02-18 20:13:50 +0000 UTC]

Ooooo Cannot wait for this book, I don't want to start reading it as want it to be a surprise. But it is so tempting to look O_o This book gonna be EPIC! Cannot wait

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FreckleLemonade [2012-02-18 20:02:04 +0000 UTC]

where can i get it in ebook form?

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Rakkiya In reply to FreckleLemonade [2012-02-18 20:18:11 +0000 UTC]

At bn.com. Like the description says. o_O

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FreckleLemonade In reply to Rakkiya [2012-02-18 21:10:27 +0000 UTC]

that wasn't there when i looked at the tutorial the first time

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liger8879 In reply to FreckleLemonade [2012-02-18 20:07:38 +0000 UTC]

I just found it on my Nook : D

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sasukeauronshadow [2012-02-18 20:01:39 +0000 UTC]

Lol Even When You Type theres an "indication"

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DannyEX [2012-02-18 19:55:03 +0000 UTC]

Got my copy of Mastering Manga yesterday, I have to say it is the best how to draw book around, so much is in it and its taught in a great way, really amazing and inspiring mark

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markcrilley In reply to DannyEX [2012-02-18 20:19:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, Danny-- really appreciate your support and positive "review!" :')

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DannyEX In reply to markcrilley [2012-02-19 13:51:48 +0000 UTC]

haha is it weird that I'm super excited that you responded to me? Well no problem though I should thank you for all the inspirational things you do! It really keeps me motivated so thank you Mark and keep doing what you do!

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MindOfADrawer [2012-02-18 19:52:07 +0000 UTC]

I am pretty sure it's a snowman.

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Iiida3 [2012-02-18 19:50:24 +0000 UTC]

Í so want this book. I so do!

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mikeharrisdesign [2012-02-18 19:49:33 +0000 UTC]

Indication! It haunts us even at DeviantArt!

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Buho01 [2012-02-18 19:47:16 +0000 UTC]

Excelent tutorial, thank you

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MzThomas34 [2012-02-18 19:33:02 +0000 UTC]

KAWAII!

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ElyKuroba [2012-02-18 19:26:50 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the tutorial!

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FaunaDragonfly [2012-02-18 19:22:59 +0000 UTC]

is it just me or does it look like a haruhi suzumiya?

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happylilsquirrel In reply to FaunaDragonfly [2012-02-18 19:59:04 +0000 UTC]

you're not alone

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FaunaDragonfly In reply to happylilsquirrel [2012-02-19 10:51:53 +0000 UTC]

glad someone agrees!

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