How to Draw Manga: Head Shape & Facial Features

[@Haru-qh2qz]

4 years ago when I was 12, I found this video. After watching this video and a few others of yours, I started drawing. At first I wasn't great (I was bad, really), but I always used this guideline. Back then I just closed the video after I was done, not knowing who made it. Fastforward 4 years and I draw and write as an amateur. I found this video again, just by chance and I have to say: Thank you, Mark. Thanks to your video, I started doing what I love. And now, thanks to you again, my brother, age 12, is now doing the same.

[@koi-ka7259]

Cue encuraging music*

[@sealy2945]

Aw ( ^ω^ )

[@anayakey822]

I'm 12, too. I can only draw animals right now but I wanna get into manga before it's too late. UwU

[@luckyladdy9647]

nice. anime is dope. (:

[@kotarodesu_23]

Almost the same thing happened to me. Just watching some of his newer stuff and I just fell into a deep state of nostalgia and went back to this video, my very first video of his and my very first attempt at art. I was immediately pulled back into my 12 year old self being so happy that what I made looked like his and immediately showing it to my mother and her saying that I was great. Fuck man, time was so much more simpler being a kid.

[@alexanderramirez3136]

I remember discovering this tutorial when I was 13. Nostalgia is settling in. ☺️

[@doggyo1316]

Lol im watching this and I'm 13

[@lanie7569]

i think i was 7 when this came out it’s crazy i remember watching this too!

[@bezacat]

I draw her 10 years ago for the first time 🙀 The drawing: Instagram - @bezacat

[@caseykang6570]

i remember watching this when i was 8 and i failed miserably. Im watching this now, and im 14.

[@Zinzor]

well. its been 15 years now holy

[@haleydoster10]

Please make a tutorial on how to draw circles.

[@migueljose6363]

+Haley Doster BRU!

[@EnderSheeper]

I AM STILL STUCK ON THE CIRCLE PART! I think I'm pretty fair at art and what-not, but when I draw I can use any shape but a circle. Ovals? Sure. Half circles? Why not. But just a normal circle is very hard. It makes it even harder with hooves! PS: I'm a sheep.

[@sassyjarofnutella2340]

+Ender Sheeper .. I may or may not have eaten your friend ... Sowwy

[@renirefita]

lmao XD

[@Redheadkat99]

you'll do best buy doing little sketchy lines so it's not so noticeable it it's inaccurate

[@Ranthiga]

One of the first videos I saw of your's... back when I was 10... still watching them till this day...

[@markcrilley]

Thank you Hassan!

[@TheMan087]

Same :D

[@phantomturtles3198]

+markcrilley Your videos are addicting in some form of way. You inspire me a lot :D but I kinda suck. I've watched sooooo many vids.

[@triscuitt]

+Phantom Turtles you gotta have a bunch of determination to to really well!

[@Ruby7000Memekage]

+markcrilley THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS IT HELPED ME SO MUCH

[@iramsyed689]

The thing I love about this guy is how confident his strokes are, also one thing about his videos is that he talks about what we want from his videos but I feel he should do what he is comfortable with, because it's art and it's the way you express yourself that effects the way it turns out. I know this is an old video but it's one of my favorites as it's the first one I've seen, I'm only thirteen so I guess I'm a beginner and I'm still learning my technique I've done my second drawing of manga using this tutorial, my first was years ago but I really like his techniques and I can't wait to learn more!

[@Acecombatrules59]

Thank you, Mark Crilley! I remember watching this 4 years when I was struggling to draw even a strand of hair. Thanks to you, I have improved a bunch since then! I will never forget your influence. Thank you.

[@KianaKea]

This is what got me interested in drawing so many years ago. I'm now 14 and looking back at my old drawings, the improvement I've made is substantial. I never would have discovered my love for drawing if it weren't for you. You were my idol for the longest time! Thank you so much.

[@mrquint808c.8]

Just a quick post to say thank you, I'm in my (early) forties and haven't drawn for about ten years. I have recently started to draw again after my 11 year old daughter found your videos on youtube. It is now something we can both do together by following your videos. I have never drawn manga before, but I have now caught the bug along with my daughter. Keep up the brilliant work. Thanks again. Mike

[@markcrilley]

MIKE C. Thank you Mike! Delighted to know you and your daughter are enjoying my videos.

[@xintrovertx8204]

1st step draw a circle. *Whispers* How do we draw a circle again?

[@Smart30701]

XD that's beautiful

[@kermitthetoad9093]

Grab a circular lid and trace my friend.

[@ximipeepimix2890]

Draw a giant plus sign and then make a circle around it. Try it, it helps a lot.

[@jaycee2258]

the circle dosnt need to be perfect it need to at let not an oval it can be all wiggly and un even the circle really dosnt matter its dosnt need to be perfect

[@navaldude92]

THANK YOU!!!!! This helped me out soooo soooo much. i was getting so frustrated cause i couldnt even complete step one.... a freaking circle always turned out to be ovals...

[@sapharodon]

Good lord, I was 14 years old when I first watched this. Glad to say I still draw all the time (and am much better than when I was a teenager lol). Your channel was a godsend for so many young teens getting started with art for the first time. Thanks for that 👍

[@Acecombatrules59]

I was around like 12 when i first watched this. I remember struggling making the eyes. I’m 25 now and boy have i improved since then.

[@KlipETG]

Man you are so awesome, I cannot explain how helpful this has been. I just started up animating. Before i watched a single video i had attempted drawing one character, i now refer to it as the blob. 1 video i improved 1000 times over.

[@markcrilley]

Klip ETG Glad I can help :)

[@krishale4467]

i watched this the year it came out, and it was the thing that got me into drawing the way i do now ^-^ thank you mark crilley, i still admire your work today

[@markcrilley]

Kris Hale Thank you Kris!

[@0T3X]

Just so you know, this video is one of the reasons I became an artist.

[@Gary-ed8sg]

After trying to copy manga arts from 1000 tutorials this is the only one i came up close with, keep doing what you're doing buddy.

[@markcrilley]

Clay Kun Thank you Clay!

[@MidosujiSen]

The first tutorial I followed that started my long art journey that's still ongoing now nearly 7 years later. Thanks for helping me take that first step Mark.

[@tamaqueen317]

I remember watching this in 5th grade which was early 2010. 😁I remember being so proud that I actually followed through and done it without messing up horribly. I showed it to my art teacher but I'm thinking she was one of those who don't appreciate anime art style... 😭But Mark Crilley's tutorials and amazing works inspired me (and millions more!) so much to get into drawing that I still practice a lot to this day !😁😁❤️ Thank you for being my biggest motivation since I was young!

[@guinethsanchez]

You're amazing!!! You inspired me to do more drawings. Last year I stopped drawing but then I saw you're video's and you made me wanna draw more!!!!

[@markcrilley]

Thanks Guineth!

[@sxsh4dow94]

After seeing this I started drawing my favorite anime show Naruto Shippuden

[@jetbean24]

I'd don't know why but when u do the time lapse I start to laugh because of how fast ur hand looks when it's going. I like ur style a lot and u speak on KZbin like ur talking to one person but it feels like ur relaxed to show it. Thanks for being humble about ur amazing work:)

[@lolitaluhhv6422]

I wanna say thank you because about 10 years ago I watch this video and it taught me the basics to my favorite hobby , and now I couldn’t be more proud of myself of how far I have come ! Thank you , you are truly a great sensie!!

[@CyberUniverseGaming]

This video was the only video on youtube which acctualy made sense and was easy and gave me a good artwork to end with......THX :D

[@markcrilley]

CyberUniverseGaming Thanks ^_^

[@CyberUniverseGaming]

markcrilley yay .... lol i dint expect a reply....wow

[@mayangel7514]

same here

[@yunogasai7712]

ReddizCyber i knoq right.I saw this long time ago when i was a beginner and it came out good and i still like it.Now that i got more practice like 1 year and a half i got way better and was able to draw this way better when i drew this and it was pretty close to his drawing

[@lollypop8538]

This was the best manga tutorial ive ever seen!!!!!♡♡

[@markcrilley]

Thank you :)

[@caseyjones4078]

markcrilley omg a mark crilly comment . this has ,adequate, you day ... I am a 13 year old and I have committed my life to art and mark chilly videos made me draw faster than ever

[@iloveanime4947]

your right

[@frootietootie7588]

GUESS WHO JUST LEARNED HOW TO DRAW

[@alessiaanimez9630]

FrootieTootie xD

[@morninglobbyenjoyer]

FrootieTootie not me mine looked like she was disformed in her cheek .-.

[@cubexrath1718]

FrootieTootie Not me :ii

[@IItypok5]

+FrootieTootie I made mine eyes way to small lmao

[@ShadyCBTube]

+Neio Valdangelo i love the sketchy lines you have, it makes it feel more natrual and appealing for some reason.

[@cowcat698]

Returning to this video for the first time in six years, I remember this video was such an goal for my art, and still is although and I feel I have succeeded in my goal of reaching this level of art and now art is such a wonderful part of my life. Thank you Mark~

[@selfdeprecatingsushi4234]

hey I'm 12 and just started drawing anime! this was a life saver! i finally understand how to draw the head. thx so much!!!!!!!

[@dinosaurszz]

*Drawing Manga. I'm not correcting you to be annoying, but other people get very annoyed when people accidentally call Manga, Anime; there's a difference.

[@selfdeprecatingsushi4234]

dinosaurszz ur right thanx!

[@MRLegendPiano]

xXGeth270Xx u can draw anime and it must not be manga :p But you know most people who draw anime draw it in manga style.

[@chzcake44s]

I hope you go far in life

[@JeremyDoesGaming]

Subscribed! This is so helpful and useful, as is the rest of your tutorials ;)

[@markcrilley]

JeremyDoesGames Thanks!

[@lilarose785]

+markcrilley i was really wondering how to subscribe because I really want to subscribe to your amazing drawing videos by the way I love your drawings there amazing! Keep up the GREAT WORK!!!:) :D

[@nylonpuppeteer4433]

Lila Zwisler Underneath the video title above the description should be his profile name. Next to it a red box that says "Subscribe". Hit that box. Lol.

[@mandowarrior123]

+BinaryHistory "I might need a "how to draw a circle" video." Made. My. Day. :')

[@vasukie1]

and a "how to draw a straight line" video

[@TM-xz5pw]

it's been about 9 years or so ever since i first saw this video, i was ab 14 back then and ive never drawn in my whole life yet i wanted to make animated movies so i started watching ur tutorials and after ab a month i actually did this exact video and managed to do it !! fast-forward all those 9 years and im currently attending a master's degree in book illustrations and honestly if it wasnt for you i would have never EVER been able to get to a level of going to uni; heck, even after having a bachelor degree, i still feel like more than half of my knowledge comes from your tutorials so i just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making those, u literally change people's lives

[@charmainelim8251]

Your method really works! Now I can draw the shape of the head better! You produce really great videos too. Thank you!

[@dario1234511]

mark: if you hate guide lines you gonna hate this video Me: DAMMIT! 5 minutes after. Me: Omg this guy is awesome!

[@markcrilley]

^_^

[@hazemabdulmoneim9997]

:D

[@Destin7804]

I didn't realized how important they were either.

[@moonsubliminals7904]

DMZ GTRS hahaha

[@odoloid]

PLEASE REMAKE THIS VIDEO.

[@veryeducationalpug6519]

+Komatsuzaki SAO

[@odoloid]

Trevor Foulks SAO IS MY TRIGGER.

[@veryeducationalpug6519]

Komatsuzaki YAAAAAA!!!

[@sinairobinson755]

+Komatsuzaki WHAT IS SAO?

[@veryeducationalpug6519]

one of the best anime evaaaaar!

[@suewilkinson910]

That was fantastic! I've never produced anything before that looked remotely like a person, Manga or otherwise. I just picked up a pencil and my little sketch book and draw along with you and it looks great. Husband just came in and said "wow!" I'm hooked. I've subscribed. I shall be back for more.

[@markcrilley]

Thank you Sue!

[@blurayne9691]

hi, I got Mastering Manga 1 and 2 for Christmas, I just wanted to let you know that this video inspired me to start drawing manga, you are a amazing artist and teacher I hope one day I can draw as well as you.

[@markcrilley]

Ashleigh Dobson Thank you so much, Ashleigh!

[@LegendaryDylanSaiyan]

Ever since I saw this video I've been a fan.

[@Tohiibur]

i love how you take proportion over everything it is the hardest thing to master im not that good at it but you got it near perfect youre a good teaccher and you have good teaching skills aswell there is no question why you have 2 mill subs well done

[@deepsea5348]

I remember watching this when I was 8 or 9 years old. That was the year I first started drawing. I still have the drawing I made watching this. I'm 13 (turning 14 soon) and still drawing. I first started getting good when I followed the instructions of your videos and books. What you've done has been life-changing for me, Mark. Don't ever give up! Don't give in to the 817 haters who disliked this video, and all your other videos! Just remember that you've changed the lives of so many people, inspiring people who later became great artists! I have a case chronic depression (it's in my genetics; I get it from my mom), and when I was little, drawing was the only thing I could do to sooth myself. It got me through so many years of heartache and pain from my chemical imbalances and the bullies who would almost push me to the breaking point. I survived through all the pain because of you. I'd like to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, and all the other artists who teach people like me how to improve. Thank you, Mark Crilley, Sincerely, Ciara, the Deep Sea Girl. :)

[@AnimeAwesomenessTV01]

"Now all I'm doing here is drawing a circle" My brain is too stupid for this kind of complexity.

[@MrSilenceCat]

thank you i'm beginning to learn to draw manga =D

[@PureAFM]

Same, I hope this is a good place to start, Im thinking of getting his book XD

[@promisenoelle6420]

PureAFM me too. i am bad at drawing, but manga is one of the only things i can draw. these videos really help me out, but i dont have all these different pencils. :/

[@PureAFM]

Im finding it difficult to motivate my self after I have had so many faild drawings.

[@Shiro_Baka]

PureAFM ikr

[@elin185]

you were my childhood :) thank you

[@equiuszahhak9696]

Im 16 and this was the first tutorial video i ever watched on art when i was 11. I remeber sitting at my window on my bed trying so hard to do what your doing. Now im 16 and im drawing in a style thats half anime-ish and half realistic. Its awsome to see that your still posting and that this video didnt get deleted

[@jemerierogers7659]

OMG!! You made Miki Falls!!!! That's like my favorite manga!!!!!

[@markcrilley]

Jemerie Rogers Wow thank you Jemerie!

[@DaSquareful]

My left ear thoroughly enjoy your video ;D

[@ItsHollowfied]

LMAO

[@Mystiqxe]

2009 vs 2016.... XDD Your drawing really has improved!

[@swatisatyawadi9299]

You say people get tired of you talking, but I don’t. I could listen to your voice for hours!

[@OkiMokie]

OMG tysm! Before this... I was drawing alien creatures XD

[@I.Lina.K]

XxShadowFleetXx Haha lol I know what u mean! Mine still look like unexplainable occurrences in nature...

[@sasusaku123456lovexx]

Why can't mine be this perfect!!!! I just started watching your vids and your art are really awesome :)

[@markcrilley]

+XxTHEDIAMONDKINGXx ' Thank you!

[@christianmason2799]

Mark I have inproved greatly from you thank you heaps and could you draw some more scences from brodys ghost please because i found them the coolest to draw!!

[@kayciberry9616]

I just want to say thank you so much. This is the first anime drawing I attempted. This video is what got me started on drawing. I have been drawing anime for about 3 years now and have improved greatly. Thanks for making this video!

[@RedrunLoL]

I know I SHOULD draw guide lines, but I just... gah!

[@mandowarrior123]

If you draw guidelines now you don't need them later.

[@RedrunLoL]

Warren Cash True, I mean, I can draw MY characters pretty consistently without guide lines now, it's just when I randomly sketch new things... I still just wing it half the time though lol.

[@ΔημήτρηςΑντωνίου-θ2ζ]

ThrashMetalCarlos For some reason i cant get to detaching from guidelines. Am i doing something wrong ? o.o Plus i feel like i cant replicate stuff i have already made.

[@mandowarrior123]

Δημήτρης Αντωνίου sure, do less guidelines, or only parts of the lines. try to find the guidelines other artists might have used in their styles and their manga.

[@Hiocoie100]

After 17 minutes and 12 pieces of paper ripped in half and thrown away, I have yet to make a goddamn circle. I don't think I should draw.

[@Hiocoie100]

Thanks, I actually improved in the next couple days and now I can finally draw better! Yay :D

[@Hiocoie100]

Holy crap, thanks. I should remember that.

[@TheFatPunisher]

***** i took 2 years of art classes and never learned anything like that. uninspired art teachers...

[@jackyni3742]

Hey mark i read your book mastering manga and it helped me a lot thanks

[@markcrilley]

+Jacky Ni Thank you Jacky!

[@Josh-kc7fz]

+markcrilley please do death note

[@KaliN521]

+WorldWideWolf yes!

[@righteoustriliah8920]

Man.. Mark you are very outstanding. You were able to inspire almost five million people all over the world,Including me. I started drawing manga and anime for the fun of it in 5th grade but then I said to myself.. Man I need to do something with my drawing skills. However I was good at drawing I diden't know too much about the shapes of the head and body. But Fortunately I have found you and your have taught and shared a lot of anime and manga skills to millions of people with the passion for drawing. Thanks a lot Mark. You were a big help and you inspired me a lot with your videos and your artwork.

[@NoctiTheBiologist]

I don't know how to do a circle ._. My circles are like... Squares...

[@animefreak7440]

Mine are like.....lettuce

[@yahairalopez4003]

🍐

[@Phandomdrifter]

all these square make a circle

[@yowo6105]

Just draw really light. Sketch it, don't draw it in one time. What you can do is drawing one quarter a time. Then you can look at one quarter and copy it to the other side..

[@nikola5955]

you could try drawing the circle little by little, then turn the paper, then rinse repeat until you make a full circle

[@kalyansadan]

thank you sir it was very helpful

[@ahedjehad8514]

i don't want to sound like a pessimist, but i've been starting this drawing thing back at 2013, and now, 3 years later, i STILL haven't learned how to draw properly. i've even gone through countless tutorial videos, tips and advice, and i STILL don't get it. should i just give up if i can't do it at all? i mean, just sometimes i can "get it right". but even then, it barely looks anime-ish. i've even gone through watching Draw with jazza, Will Terrell, and even Mark Crilley, and EVEN THEN i can't seem to get it. hell, i even spend several sleepless nights trying to get it done, but that doesn't work. so i would like to know what i can do to get this done. and make it look like anime. thank you.

[@styx87]

give up its 70% natural ability 30% learning.

[@ahedjehad8514]

i'd much rather not. i've now gotten a book as a birthday gift, and now i'm learning how to draw through it.

[@CakeAndPi3]

Just try to make sure you're having fun. I think if you keep trying, you might eventually get it.

[@ahedjehad8514]

that's what i'm doing right now.

[@Biff_1070]

I have the same troubles.

[@skyy8358]

I'm so happy that there's an artist that can make manga easy. I've been having trouble with this art style for such a long time now, and after watching this video, I feel much more competent when drawing manga. Thanks so much :)

[@kim77angle]

IT TOOK ME 5 MIN TO DRAW THE CIRCLE T^T

[@cvonstar2533]

Well that's good, what's the problem with that?

[@kim77angle]

IT TOOK TO LONG T^T HE DID IT SO FAST

[@cvonstar2533]

He has been doing art for LOTS OF YEARS, don't bne so hard on yourself

[@kim77angle]

OK...ILL JUST KEEP TRYING!! THANKS Cvonstar!!

[@jackiesid5645]

😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲😲 HOW DOES HE DO THIS!??!!! I TRIED!! HIS WAS PERFECT!! MINE=BLAHH!! 😲😲😲

[@JojoTankz]

Mine too lol😫

[@THEcrankNstein]

Judy Loredo-Peters THIS IS JUST LIKE MEH!! I CANT DO IT!! MINE LOOKS LIKE BJFGSDHGUIG :(

[@FUTURETOONS]

Judy Loredo-Peters Practice

[@melissaburks7224]

Judy Loredo-Peters He said he took drawing classes in college. Just keep practicing and you can draw just like him. I cant though...

[@jackiesid5645]

Melissa Burks Hey, I redid it, you probably tried and failed... like me, I tried again... and WOO-HOO!! I did good... just practice!!

[@gomez830438]

When he said circle I was like that's easy and paused the video and went to my sketch pad and failed drawing it... ME:" FUCK DESH!" * flips desk* then I realized ME:" GOD..I didn't finish watching it...

[@droidgamerm]

This tutorial was so helpful! My manga I drew came out great. I can't wait to watch more of your tutorials!

[@calebwilliams1390]

nah man, you don't talk too much. that's what teaching is

[@markcrilley]

+Caleb Williams Thank you Caleb :)

[@Lynn-jy1uq]

step 1: draw a circle how....you do that...?

[@thembomoth4264]

there to ways draw 1 draw a realistic face shade it then erase all the details. 2 trace around a cup

[@mygenderiswashingmachine.5802]

It's impossible to draw a AMAZING circle

[@yemmohater2796]

"An American making manga? What a weeb!" -every Japanese otaku ever

[@asdfghhkacbtdjkl4446]

he not a weeb I read a comment that has said the same thing and some replies said his wife is from japan and he does not act like he is all obsessed with it

[@kwizmon]

Stupid comment

[@lindseyseaborn8173]

Hi mr Crilley. I just wanted to say thank you. This is the first video I watched of yours and I just can't believe the progress I have made since then. Your videos are so easy to follow and you are funny too! Just thank you so much for making these videos!

[@markcrilley]

Lindsey Seaborn Thank you Lindsey! ^_^

[@thesheshifter1033]

This is actually the best video for this kind of thing I've come across! I was able to follow it easily and when I showed my final product to my family they told me it looked almost identical to the one in the video, thank you for making this video!

[@ashtynemerson5390]

You are so amazing! You have inspired me to keep drawing and not give up. I have created some of my own characters after seeing yours.

[@nikola5955]

I know that this video wasnt really focused on the hair, but thank you for showing me how to draw the ponytail. I couldnt really figure it out until i saw this video

[@yamunalove]

I been trying to figure out how to draw manga head for the longest, your video really helped me a whole lot compared to other videos. Thanks!

[@beverlyyeroshka9133]

I found this tutorial really amazing!!! I've tried so hard to draw manga, and I finally drew something that doesn't look scary!!! Thank you so much!

[@tuxedogaming5289]

mark, your channel has thought me so much about art and sketching anime. I went from a amateur to an expert because of you and your channel. Thank you soo much and keep up the amazing work

[@sindriana]

One of my friends wanted help to draw anime-like manga, and told her to get some advice from your videos, it helped her a lot, and me as well! Thanks so much!

[@alissagne]

I know your video is really old but I want to say that this picture was my first manga and you gave me with this picture so much inspiration. And I think that you helped me to be what I'm today. Thank you

[@leon-to5zo]

I've always hated guide lines! I never thought they'd really help or be useful. When you said if you don't like guidelines then you might not wanna do this or whatever, I WAS REALLY GONNA SCREAM! But then I knew you were awesome at drawing manga! So I decided to try this. When I thought my eyes would derp or whatever THAT PROBLEM'S SOLVED! My drawing turned out perfect! Thank you so much! This was very very very helpful!

[@jupiter0602]

Mark, you are one of my favorite KZbinrs!!!! My drawing isn't as great as yours, but it kind of looks like yours! Thanks a lot!!!

[@_emiiara_]

I found this video when I was 11, been drawing ever since. Thank you :)

[@syanidesurprise4865]

You have are what made me the artist I am. In fact this is the video I used to start drawing people. I wouldn't be where I am today without your help, Thank you :D

[@geoast6457]

OMG THIS IS SO EASY AND MAKES SUCH GOOD ART!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH DUDE!

[@shahedjaroucheh6885]

MARK, YOU TRULY ARE MY FAVOURITE ARTIST! YOU HAVE HELPED ME SO MUCH, OMG THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!

[@azocrix8543]

This brings me back, my god. He'll always be a legend

[@geist3591]

Mark, you are literally a god when it comes to drawing, not just manga but everything. You're what inspired me to learn to actually draw manga, instead of just reading it or just watching anime. When I am older, I plan to create my own manga, and I thank you for teaching us all the basics and some of the more advanced parts when it comes to drawing! And I hope you create another manga, Brody's Ghost is amazing!

[@yuzukistudios8686]

I'm fairly new to drawing manga and such, when I first started I would just trace the different things to get a feel of what to do. I felt like I was learning to write all over again, except with drawing. about a month after tracing I would start roughly drawing off of "well it sort of looks like this.." I begged my mom to let me get the "Mastering Manga" Book and it's been super helpful, I have old drawings that I compare to now drawings and It's obvious I've improved a lot! I'm now able to draw circles that actually look like circles and almost straight lines, I drew a slightly thicker neck so i'll just say it's a guy ^^ Thank you Mark Crilley for helping me with my manga! :D

[@mcshizzles4411]

I was 11 years old when I first discovered this video, which started my art journey. Today it's been 10 years since then, and to celebrate my progress and growth as an artist, I decided to redo my follow-along attempt. It's incredibly nostalgic and I couldn't have had a better role model while growing up.

[@killiaramara9216]

I came to this video after watching your recent upload about coming back to this one. You grown so much in style :o

[@radonjicmilan6529]

I also came like that

[@SailorJunpei]

OMG!! I read Miki Falls a few days ago because it was in my school library!! I love that book so much!!!

[@markcrilley]

+Ruby and Sapphire Thank you :)

[@markfisherectuals]

+markcrilley I really wanna start doing realistic manga, I'd really old the death note type.. please upload it!

[@ryliehunter8999]

I have been watching ur vids forever!!! I have family that can't believe my art. And it's all because of u!! Thank u!!😘

[@dillendillen8152]

You truly realise when you try to paint it yourself how much skill that goes in to every stroke of the pen you take.

[@inakaleemjohn2588]

this is a great video. You made it so simple that my little sister finds this helpful... thanks for not making it complicated...

[@aggressivepizza6736]

I could never get the proportions right on any face EVER, thanks to you I drew my very first decent looking face. I can't wait to get good at this and actually start liking what I draw. Thanks again for helping me finally get it right.

[@Natalie-zo5kh]

This was so fun! It's my first time drawing manga, this was a good way to start!

[@miegieeee8914]

Mark Crilley you're awesome, this was my first manga drawing tutorial. My drawing turned out similar to this (4 years ago). Thanks for always making great drawing tutorials.

[@kami9560]

This was such a great video! I did read Miki Falls before I even found this video, and I LOVED IT! I admire your work and your wide range of art styles! You're amazing!

[@kittykat-ug9md]

OML this video is what started my drawing addiction I watched it back in 2009 when he first posted it and it was the first how to draw video I ever saw, and it's crazy to think I've been drawing for 7 years and it all started with this video

[@vextreus3119]

These tutorials have helped me with the manga I've been working on. I'll let you know when I post a video about it.

[@CharrChan]

I learnt how to draw people with this video, and I just want to say thank you. I've come so far and this video is one of the main reasons why ^-^

[@futuropasado]

This is pure gold to a draw student.

[@CdnGrimReaper]

I just started learning how to draw manga and your videos are like a god sent thank you

[@isabellasolano7625]

You are so talented and gifted. I watch your videos all the time and have purchased your mastering manga books. They have all really helped me. I'm no artist yet but I've gone from have strange penut heads to actual beginners manga

[@markcrilley]

isabella solano Thank you Isabella!

[@fyemylove148]

hello there! im so glad i found this video

[@safandulka5197]

Recently, I practice drawing and decided to try to draw this girl and I have to say that I drew it quite well. Certainly better than the previous figure xD Wish me perseverance in what I do because I don't believe that I practice drawing xD

[@saccharinefire6480]

Wow this was the first video I watched when I was 12 and started to get serious about my art. I remember I drew it as what I thought was "really good" and it inspired me to keep going. I'm nearly 16 now and I've come so far!!! I don't draw manga anymore but I still look up to you as one of my biggest inspirations Mark. Thanks!

[@selenarios3247]

i remember watching these as a 9 yr old, im 13 and still watching you :3 ily mark!!