❤ Novels, Manga, & Comics ❤ 16 HACKS for Creating Original Characters ❤ ARTIST LIFE HACKS

[@darlingrosiebun8952]

my characters are my children in my mind

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG YAAAAS!! 💕 SAME HERE!! Nooo one can tell me they're not real people living in my house, eatting my food XD LOL

[@bathoryaria4127]

I kind of think of my characters as my fully grown, dysfunctional kids that I'm always trying to keep in line. Lol.

[@yam7881]

I once created a script for a class play and killed off the main character in the play cause my classmates wanted a tragedy. I was actually crying because I got attached to him. My son... 😭

[@36goblinsinabag]

Same

[@banettenighmare8645]

Omg same!!! Please be my friend!!

[@jojill23jtg]

I have a tip, so I hope it's ok #17- play the sims It may sound weird, but they have some random characters when your making yours, you can mess around with the shape and their clothing, it can really help with ideas, well for most I hope this helps :D

[@Chikanekyuketsuki66]

JT Goodman I've done that many times before! super helpful

[@netchesandnirnroots7174]

I've done this with each of my oc's! It's so helpful!!

[@AnoushaSpeaks]

JT Goodman ayyyy phandom

[@vingumsereading7431]

Recycling Bin I agree because when i played the Sims i Got sooo many ideas for characters!😂

[@christinab2447]

Sometimes I play the Sims just to create sims

[@morgancasey3223]

Something I personally find helpful to get to know your characters is to take personality quizzes as them, I have a character named Scorpion (fan character just for fun with my friends.) And I like to take quizzes as her. It really gets you thinking about the way that your character is thinking. -A Random Person on the Internet Who Has Advice For You

[@HYDRAKOMIKS]

You are the reason I'm making a graphic novel :'''') thank you

[@braindeadotaku3520]

AML it’s been 2 years are u still creating your manga?

[@roxu_.gm3986]

@@braindeadotaku3520 lol

[@KK-ex9uc]

I just feel like writing this. :/ Ever since of 2 years ago, I had an "original" character which was more of a fan character, since I created her based off of an existing character (Orochimaru of Naruto). I constantly kept changing her appearance and name. I don't know how many times I've changed her name, so let's call her Tom (aboy'snamelolbutstill...). I didn't actually know who 'Tom' was, but something always told me that she was important, and I couldn't get away from her since she was a, well, "friend" for me, but I didn't know her, yet something inside me knew her. I know I sound stupid, but this 'Tom' was the only friend I had, even though imaginary she was. I couldn't know her, yet I couldn't get away from her. But she was a mere fan character. Then one day, in a class excursion, (I sound stupid again) watching the landscape from the bus, the mountains, the rivers, it suddenly came; her background, who she was. And this girl wasn't a fan character anymore, nope; she now, ah, needless to say, was nothing like the existing character I based 'Tom' off. She wasn't this 'Tom' at all. This thing had evolved from the always-changing 'Tom' to a girl nothing like 'Tom'. This girl's personality, I thought, couldn't be 'Tom's'. This girl's background wasn't 'Tom's'. It was her own, an original character's, not a mere fan character's. And this girl was now nothing like anyone. This girl was herself. She had a name, which could not be 'Tom' anymore. Anymore? Was she ever 'Tom'? So I started getting me head busy on wondering a name for her; a true name. Mikaela, I found that I liked. Now that I knew Mikaela, I knew her story, so I could get onto the world she lived in, her ancestors, her friends, her foes. I could now create me original world, not some fan world. *Mine.* I think I have a problem with the girl's father, who kind of looks very much like the character I based 'Tom' off. But the two are very different, so I don't have anything to worry about? I don't know...

[@KK-ex9uc]

***** Thank you so much! I'm really, realy glad you enjoyed my story! As for the girl's father, he just looks like Orochimaru at first sight, and that's a problem for me... :/ He's my original character, don't worry, but it's just that his looks are a bit like Orochimaru's...

[@srndach1738]

Klea Kuqi That is so beautiful... It's nice to be that connected with your character, and to think of it as real friend and person ... and while reading this, I had feeling that the character is real too.

[@HorrorVault369]

Klea Kuqi WOOOOOOOW COOL BRUV 👍

[@KK-ex9uc]

+Insert name +Dan Senpye Ahh, thank you guys!

[@ajarofdeliciousjam6930]

Omg thanks for writing this comment! It inspired me as much as (or if possible, even more than) the actual video!!!😃

[@augustsart5374]

I actually just got some inspiration for one of my characters while watching this video my character yuriko in my story wild hearts has been through a lot in her life even though she is only a high schooler originally she was an amputee but I eventually decided I no longer liked that idea for her and so I have been trying to come up with a way to depict both her trauma and defiance and I thought what if she had scars or something similar f the sort so now she has scars up and down her arms depicting her painful past the fact that she doesn't try to hide them shows how determined to she is to leave it all behind her

[@takosalvix428]

your book must be selling a whole lot extra than it does the rest of the year. i asked my great aunt to get it for chistmas and she said you were all sold out!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏I applaud your fame.

[@insertedgyemobandnameshere813]

Please don't tell me that I am the only one who is taking notes XD

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

LOL XD OMG you're taking notes?! I feel so touched! ^//// +Juvia Lockser

[@anr_pro]

Me toooooooo

[@floskywalker6220]

Your not alone this is useful information y’all!!!

[@rin6owo]

omg same!! I bought a notebook for her tips!

[@MrQuantitySquare]

Hi, I'm from 2020 haha, Me too. HAHAHA

[@Peacuch]

yet another wonderful video! I'm so inspired to draw right now xD thanx!

[@태카라]

OMG!!! OPPA!!! You watch My Mangaka Life too??????

[@Peacuch]

WOW KAYY! xD yah looks like I do lol what a coincidence xD

[@태카라]

lol I'm surprised you still remember me, most people have already forgot about me

[@Peacuch]

PFFT I wouldn't forget you xD you have the same name and profile picture xxD ( U3U) also you're unforgettable

[@태카라]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! You're so awesome, Oppa!

[@sayurijaira8507]

it's funny that i actually have a character while her long story but i just can't draw her. since i don't think my style will fit her.hope i can improve more

[@EthOuO]

I have the same problem 😔

[@XX-ls1ic]

Same over here

[@user-pu6rj4kb5v]

My style is cute and soft, but my story is rough, tough, and sometimes really violent. The best part of this is the way the story can be developed to seem soft and harmless, but little by little the style starts being ironic with the story basis. And it works. Try making your character as close to your style as you want and then a style closer to fitting your story. Then try and make it combined and see if it makes it more fitting. Or use your style and make it really work with the story.

[@gnarthdarkanen7464]

Alright... How about this one... (no not exactly "comparing scars" so bear with me)...lolz I have minor-motor control issues, and pretty severe nerve damage in my right hand. I am ambidextrous (through a lot of practice) but in writing and art, it's often a matter of both hands to the same level of garbage... So... drawing issues, right? I just start with basic sketches to "get the idea visualized" in some form. At first, it's always rough and vague... I work on color-scheme, and take notes around the "margins" or "peripherals" of these sketches... The notes are usually words that associate well with the character concept. They can be short descriptions and arrows for stuff like ideal accessories or needed details. They can also be single words to keep in mind while "fleshing out" the character concept. I try (not always successfully) to experiment in body type, while I form a better mental picture of how the character should come out, but limit (here's the tough one) the "preliminary" sketches to about a dozen or so... Okay, with nerve damage and bad minor-motors... I tend to toss a bunch of "just practice" sketching aside while I'm at it... But at the end of sketching, I try to keep just under a dozen of the earliest sketches. The rest "go away"... not necessarily garbage-away, just out of the current project's way... away. With some practice focused on the character specifically, I start the next stage(s) adding colors, details, deciding on the specific body type and basic stuff... Height/weight, hair and eye color(s)... skin tone... confirm what I really want in the character's basic image... Usually, I've already started with the gender or identity (etc) in mind, but if not, by this point I make a decision... And another round of sketch-work and coloring... Pretty much I repeat and "refine the style" artistically to best suit the character... repetitions become their own stages (over time and batches of sketchworks) Decide fashion sense (and sensibility or sensitivities) Think about favorite things and activities (insert character into scenes) Work on attitudes, gestures, and sense of humor, anger (or rage), Now, I also keep a folder for each character... Into it, I make sure to organize the preliminary sketching and notes (those first dozen or so I picked)... And I separate the repetition cycles of adding and fleshing... Finally, I like to have a "character sheet" which you might be better able to understand if you looked into a game like AD&D or Cyberpunk, ShadowRun, GURPS, etc... old fashioned RPG's with books and dice... This character sheet is where you describe your character in a clinical sense (not by telling the whole life story) but the numbers and some degree of precise measure of things like dexterity or charisma or strength... You don't have to be specific enough to put numbers down (unless you like a particular system for it)... You can do it like "strong enough to lift X-amount with a moderate strain" so you get a "picture" of the attribute... It helps... This character sheet should (eventually) contain all the stuff that might affect what you show in the art, but isn't "recorded" as part of it... (example?) A character with a sadistic sense of humor would be smirking as he/she watched someone (especially non-friend) suffering... Or may possibly outright guffaw where others might only smile and try not to overly humiliate some stranger. (sadism doesn't always mean enjoys physical pain, but ANY pain)... (while you can't exactly draw "sadist" into a character image, it WILL affect that character's outward demeanor more often than just in a fight or conflict)... So notes like that will be indespensible! They also avoid internal conflict in the story, and you do want to be true to the character(s)... No matter how long it's been since you last employed any particular one in a story line... The bottom line is that you will improve. Everyone does, BUT only with practice. As you draw or sketch and repeat and repeat, you can look back at the earlier work and figure out where your style might need a tweak here and there... It's not that your style doesn't justify the character so much as you haven't worked the character into your style or your style around to complement the character... AND that takes time... time and practice. Don't forget to breathe and relax from time to time... and then keep on keeping on. Artists do art, right? :o)

[@voidlooksback]

Ive got an Awesom Undertale OC but I am terrible at drawing

[@Sup_Sandyd]

I already have characters and everything and I treat them like my baby's and yet here I am watching your videos just because I like watching them 😅

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

💕💕💕AAAAAW!!!! 💕💕💕 THAT'S SO SWEET!! And OMG my characters are my babies too!! XD +Sandra Del rivero

[@marcellacassab4331]

SAME! I always feel so bad when the conflict happens, even though I know it has to or there'd be no story. Ugh ! The struggle is real.

[@stabbykahl538]

I'm so hAppy this video is so long! I couldn't wait to watch your new part of the life hack series!!

[@underfirebutok]

I'm not sure, but it looks like you're first! Congrats dude! :D

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG 💕💕💕 I'm so glad you feel that way! ; ^ ; I was worried about the length of the video, but I didn't wanna cheat you guys of any info ♡ Aaaaw!! 💕💕💕 It means so muc that you were looking forward to the next episode of my series!! ; U ; +Mina Fischer

[@pigsrscary]

Your shirt is amazing! The advice was very helpful but this shirt! 👍👍👍👍

[@HQnovad]

This video came out at the perfect time! I have been thinking of creating 2 very specific characters and i was worried they weren't original enough, and i was having a hard time narrowing their looks/personalities down. This has definitely inspired me and helped so much! Thank you Lizbeth! ^-^

[@dokkyun_heart]

Thanks for an idea with clothing! I work on my manga "When Snakes Hiss" and I wanted to draw casual outfits but didn't have any ideas so I just googled some outfits and put them on my characters (not totally copying all). Thanks a lot again! Lov ya! 💞

[@nanaotakugaming4723]

Dokkyun_Heart wow I wish all the best of luck for ya! I just started high school, and really want to become a mangaka, so I also find her videos useful I love her :D Also the name of your book intrigues me, may I ask what is the genre? That's it :3

[@dokkyun_heart]

Mystery, horror and some comedy :D

[@poppylou6560]

I can't get over that shirt it's so cool!

[@lanatherana157]

You always put such great advice! Thankyou as always! Ps love the Ouran poster😊😉👍❤️ #MushroomLove

[@erenlowery4939]

Basil Baby I've seen you before.

[@Badr__Abdalla.]

I admire this I been drawing my own anime custom characters since 9th grade they're decent but you're art style really is fantastic I love how you put so much detail in your drawings thanks for the advice about giving a character their story

[@gracebell6544]

Lol I've never pressed a notification so fast XD #MushroomLove

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

AAAH!! 💕💕💕 XD OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Can't tell you how happy I am that you were that excited to watch my video!! TT U TT #MyLoveIsReal LOL +Grace Bell

[@jamelamando7966]

My Mangaka LIFE can you make a video on how to make background and buildings?

[@robotboy3325]

i agree with jaiyo , can u make a video on how to make backgrounds

[@AiriAikoNAi]

I generally find your videos inspiring, but so many ideas flooded me while watching that I almost stopped the video to draw! Thank you for posting this!❤️❤️

[@luciana5922]

omg her OURAN HIGH SCHOOL HOST CLUB POSTER I WANT IT

[@Luna-pt8tu]

Yay finaly a new video i love your videos they are awesome thank you!

[@rosieadonis9433]

Eliza x Is your profile picture Nobel Senpai? XD

[@Luna-pt8tu]

Destiny Borreta-Cacho Minami Kenjirou

[@netchesandnirnroots7174]

lol freewriting is the only way I ever get any work done...

[@draggyscalie6494]

Bethany Dawn kind of same, sometimes it's writing and sometimes it's role playing

[@netchesandnirnroots7174]

Turtle Dragon XD That's how I wrote my first book, actually! I did it with a friend, and we actually plan to publish it! Lol who'da thunk

[@blackham7]

Mmhmm I just love free writing just write down whats in your head not having to worry about if it make sense then pick peices together. I also like to plan the beginning then the end (The Setting, The battle, and etc) and fill in the gaps between.

[@zoev9050]

I actually use various of these hacks unconsciously, but being reminded this way of these tips...i think i could get more deep into it! Thank you so much!

[@yeminaramos357]

Yaaasss girl yaaasssss love your videos

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG Chiiild, yaaaas!! 💕💕💕 LOL seriously, THANK YOU so much for being so supportive!! +Elena Rivera

[@yeminaramos357]

I am always checking for new videos you're my favorite youtuber

[@gaby-vu4kd]

Thank you you're so helpful and beautiful you have helped me and my art improve greatly thanks so much

[@jazzyj3059]

oh my gosh thanks for this! A lot of what you said is what I've been doing for years. I have a group of characters already that I completely got out of my head. Music is actually my greatest muse for my artwork, but you are really inspirational. By the way, I finally got volume one of your manga and I love it to pieces. Cecero is so adorable XD

[@LennyValentine-g9e]

wow! those hacks are super useful! I create my characters using those hacks intuitively, but now I know that I move in the right direction! I also want to say that I like your hair. It is fabulous! ^0^

[@outtaother4065]

These hacks were incredibly helpful thank you so much I was really stuck in a lump but this really opened up so many possibilities for me, I'm going to be watching your channel everyday to learn new things, surely they'll be helpful.

[@kakutieegaming]

OMG I FINALLY FOUND YOUR KZbin CHANNEL, AND BY THE WAY LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR MANGA SACRED KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK💕💕😻✨

[@venus7224]

Love poster in the back

[@shimozukutralialia7941]

you deserve so much more views....

[@bhavanilj1161]

Thanks I was getting worked up in my character design so this video really really really really help me

[@ilektra-8721]

Thank you so much for this video I already do some of this thinks and I thought that were crazy XD but now I know that they are actually usefull. Thank you so muuuuch. Btw when you uploaded this video it was at 24:00 or something lol (I was like: I have to watch it!!! XD)

[@rayzdays82]

Yesterday I was hoping you'd post a new video and today I find this; thank you!

[@kitsune2015]

I think Ill just buy the the first Sacred volume, I wonder about the story and your artwork. Its amazing！

[@torhil7236]

I have characters that iv made and described and given whole appearance and personality but I am having trouble drawing them and ur video really helped so thank you so much for the hacks.

[@JuliannaHigginss]

I keep watching this video over and over its so helpful

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG REALLY?! ♡♡♡ That means so much to me, dear! THANK YOU!! It makes so happy to know that my video has been useful for you! ♡♡♡ +Den Slayer

[@bethartsy]

omg. Your hacks are the best. This will totally help me with my characters. Thank you so much.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG 💕 YOU'RE SO SWEET!! 💕 I'm super happy you enjoy my hacks so much!! Have fun trying out what you've learned in this tutorial! :D +Bethartsy 02

[@pierreriley3024]

Have you watched yuri on ice episode 9? It made me cry XD *tears of joy*

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG YAAAAS!!! 😍😍😍😍💕💕💕💕 EPISODE 9 KILLED ME AND BROUGHT ME BACK TO DAMN LIFE!! 💕💕💕💕 I'm gonna be making a video on my reaction to episode 7 (cuz I posted a crazy reaction vid on Instagram and wanted to share it here XD) +SilentRule Breaker

[@pierreriley3024]

I know right

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG JESUS KNOWS I WANT A PROPOSAL TO HAPPEN!!! I don't know WHAT to think!! TT A TT The director/creator is known for her portrayal of LGBTQ people in her work ♡ so I'm confident that she's going to do right by us and these characters and that these two will end up together OFFICIALLY ♡ +SilentRule Breaker

[@pierreriley3024]

I honestly think they're currently together now I mean after that kiss in ep 7, they became comfortable with each other but I would appreciate it more if the proposal will happen :) and plus, in the next episode, they will be in Barcelona, Spain and same sex marriage there is very legal

[@pierreriley3024]

I honestly think they're currently together now I mean after that kiss in ep 7, they became comfortable with each other but I would appreciate it more if the proposal will happen :) and plus, in the next episode, they will be in Barcelona, Spain and same sex marriage there is very legal

[@sunshinesolace3540]

7:56 i actually have an oc who likes victorian clothing, has basic rabbit features and a rather voluptuous figure. She also has a gun disguised as an umbrella.

[@somethingelse5545]

Wow this video really spark my creative mind... Like in the middle of watching it I had to pause so I could type some the ideas that came to my head 😱👏👏👏

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG THAT'S SO AWESOME, DEAR!!♡♡♡ +Melina Falette

[@Emmz2013]

So happy to hear from you again ^.^

[@daddybelike6183]

I have watched a few of your videos and im so inspired by u i love your advice so much i have great characters now i have so many characters and their profiles💜💜💜❤ Thank you soo much

[@micromikael4806]

this video was awesome! i'm really like you channel!

[@crossing.the.cosmos84]

yes, I love the way you go about creating your characters... I kinda feel the same way with my characters...I feel like characters are like babies... when you see them..i feel like they choose they're own name...when I want to give a name I want the name best suited for them gravitated towards them.

[@toukito_]

Amazing video! So helpful! More power! 💖 from PH 😊

[@BoxingModernClassics]

i learn a lot from your channel ...you deserve a million subscribers

[@joshuahernandez9257]

Awesome thank you so much! You’ve been the biggest inspiration for me to make my manga!

[@GivingtoLoyalty]

I'm so taken in by everything your saying your like my mentor. I'm liking and adding some of your videos to my favorites so I can listen to it when I need help 💜💜💚💚

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OH MY GOODNESS!!💕💕💕 YOU'RE SO SWEET I COULD CRY!!😢💕 I'm so touched that you enjoyed my videos so much! I hope my tutorials can continue to help you on your artistic journey, dear! God bless!💕💕💕 +Mrs Sony

[@donutsdulce]

8:37 For my manga, one of the female character was inspired on my mom... But when I gave it to her for read, she was like: " *Gee, this one is really a little bi**#ch**... She is really an awful person, I really hope no one on earth is like her...* " I was so inconfortable... I didn't know what I was supposed to answer 😂

[@mir2173]

You just earned a sub. Great job my friend!

[@itsyurarana]

Yay!! Another useful video from you again!! ^^ I'm so happy~

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG so happy you're happy, dear! ♡♡♡ +Saisoria DeTama

[@archiebradley1070]

omg this helped me soo much! thanks lisbeth

[@minklllyumi997]

I base my characters from music and sometimes my old drawings 😊. It helps me for some reason

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

I talk a out music being inspiration in other videos I've posted (music is a big inspiration fr me too ♡) and you said you also base characters off of old drawings? I think that may count as one of the hacks I suggested (drawing random characters and then worming on them over time t create a character ♡) +Kano Mako

[@ameerahiro7261]

It's 1:15 am right now and I can't stop watching all your videos.

[@joseangelhernandez5274]

Really great advice!! I subscribed.👍

[@milanaruslyte]

The way I create a character/ build it up is by giving it a personality first, likes and dislikes, all the basics. After that, I make a Skype account with my friend naming ourselves the character we're making. We then start to roleplay (act) as the character we are given. This makes us build our character's up and make changes to her/his personality and dislikes.

[@crossing.the.cosmos84]

but I love the improvise thing, ill try that

[@GcorpCoPrez]

What i did for my cast of characters was draw them and cut them out. Then play with my younger cousins and just role-played them. It was hilarious and we each day we kept coming back for more to continue their stories. Also puttjng them in a sims game was funny too.

[@ollieoreoo]

Gahhhhh I love these so much and your advice is really helpful!!! Thank you so much ^^ :D

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Aaaaw ♡♡♡ It my pleasure, dear! ^///^ +Ollie Green

[@FriendlyCelestial]

This is extremely helpful! Something I would like to say what I use to make characters before this. I used character sheets from Dungeons and dragons. It helps with coming up with there attributes and abilities!

[@nishinikoththigoda3754]

ahh another great video....u never fail to surprise me!!! WHY ON EARTH ARE YA SO ADORABLE?...;__; but...you know I've seen your work and they all have amazing backgrounds..any tips for practising backgrounds? love ya! XD

[@cormchlpstuft996]

also this video was really helpful, thank you so much for this

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

So glad it was helpful, dear! :D 💖

[@cuongnguyenminh4107]

Can you make a video teaching us to set the right mood for our manga, like the background, the style of drawing characters and details, the things it needs for certain types of manga like action or romantic ones

[@n-extrafries-surprise]

I just find your channel recently. I'm still deciding whether or not to turn my story into a manga series first or an indie video game. I really like binge watching your videos to improve upon writing stories like these. Cheers

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG💖 I’m sooo happy you’re enjoying my videos!! I hope I can continue to help you on your journey!😊💖

[@consumerofyams]

thank you girl! this helped me soo much with a story I'm working on!!

[@kenziejane7997]

This was helpful thank you !

[@shoujewels]

OMG u r so adorable and these hacks are great love ur channel new sub right here!!

[@jeremypease4999]

Wonderful video. I've been trying to find motivation to start drawing. I could write stories for days but always felt lacking in the artistic department. I just wish I could put what I see in my head down on paper.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

It takes so much time and practice but you can do it :) Just keep working towards that goal +Jeremy Pease

[@ness.ness.]

I LOVE THIS. SOOOOO HELPFUL

[@blakestar7872]

yay!! new new new video from BAE I'm so happy you just fixed me day thank you

[@Keriga]

Hi! I just found your channel about 2 days ago and I must say I love your videos! OuO Also I am in love with your art style, especially how you draw hair, it is so pretty!

[@RoydexChannel]

very useful indeed :D really, thanks for these tips

[@karinareyes6680]

This was soooo helpful!!!

[@peachypisa]

I love your top

[@callmebyku]

And your room is so kawaii! and t shirt where did you get it

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG THANK YOU so much! :D 💕💕💕 My whole house is super colorful (I show my bedroom in my video called "My Aunt Bought Me Hentai" LOL) Oh! And the shirt I'm wearing I had imported but have available on a small shop in run: LiJiLOVE.Storenvy.com +NaXIanStUdIos

[@callmebyku]

My Mangaka LIFE yay! and okay I will check out the video and okay thank you for the link!

[@behappybechibi5307]

I can't wait to be able to one day hold my manga in my hands like you :)

[@Uniacoty]

I want to write my own write my own Manga, I have my whole story written out but I'm just trying to learn how to draw without a reference so I can draw my own scenes and characters.

[@n-extrafries-surprise]

My advice is you should have a reference besides you. Don't be afraid to use several references! Trust me. Professionals even do this. Hope my advice helps.

[@MrQuantitySquare]

#8 is what I do most of the time hehe, #10 as well, I always do maladaptive daydreamings about my characters hehe..

[@0skele272]

ive created an OC for a manga im creating for a friend but as part of his personality is similar to another character whenever i try and picture him or build on his character, etc, my mind always brings me to that other character. how can i fix this without changed my oc?

[@departedone8155]

Thank you very much for this im not good at drawing manga but I keep practicing at drawing and I know over time ill get better . Thank you very much with this video! ^^

[@sheynlynn3014]

I just found your channel and im so happy because its everything i was looking for. Regarding tips on my first comic qwq

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Aaaaw 😭💖💖💖 I'm sooo happy my videos have been so useful for you! Thank you so much and good luck on your art!😊💖

[@sheynlynn3014]

Nooo thank youuuu TvT Thank you so much for making such informative videos >v< I will definitely let you know when i post my comic 💖💖

[@theironicmonster]

oh snap i bought that manga at anime next a few years back im gonna have to go find the next volume pft i havent touched my mangas is a while!

[@brenden6540]

Your videos are amazing. I started watching your artist hacks a few days ago and they were very helpful! I plan on looking back on these videos if I get back into drawing.

[@jipsypie5335]

This helped me so much, honestly.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Aaaaw! 💕 So glad I could help you, dear! ☺️

[@alanlabuda7166]

wow thank you so much for the help! This will boost my creating skills😜

[@drama_in_kaiami_highschool100]

My book series drama in kaiami Highschool is kinda short each book. I love your channel it helps me out finding ways to detail a short story. This helped me understand all my characters. But can you make a specific video for short story's? I love you queen!! I'm such a subscriber forever! I'm starting a KZbin channel!

[@BoxingModernClassics]

Wow..... this really help me i wish more hacks to come it really helps us ...thanks im one of your followers

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG Thank you so much! 💕 And not to worry! I have a TON of other artist hacks videos to come! :D I have developed sooo many tricks and techniques over the years, and I want to share them all with you, so please be sure to subscribe (if you haven't already) so you won't miss them💕

[@hebaashraf6301]

you are the best ♡

[@matrat5050]

thank you, thank you, thank you sooo much for this video !!!!!!!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

AAAAW!! ♡♡♡ It was my pleasure to help you is any way, dear!! +Luffy StrawHat

[@oborohzmn]

This is late but, I really appreciate you sharing your insights and experiences in the world of creation. Its really refreshing to see videos like this, it feels like very few creators are willing to take the time to share this information. Thanks for this!!!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG I'm so happy you enjoyed my video and found my experiences so useful and fun! ♡ it means a lot to me! I really want to help you guys on your journeys and it's also so fun (I feel) to see people write "OH WOW! I DO THAT TOO WHEN I MAKE CHARACTERS!" It makes young artists feel more confident in themselves ♡ +oborohzmn

[@govindgaira8454]

Yeeesss! You are really helping me 😀

[@tsunamii8705]

I love your video yassssss thx for the tips❤️❤️

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

LOL THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 💕💕💕 So glad you enjoyed my video!! #Yaaas +Aaron Lopez

[@ameerahiro7261]

You could be a creative writing/art teacher. You'd be amazing.

[@eternalsquanch8445]

Great, advise. Nut watch you with making characters that are based on people in your life. Tod Mcfarline can tell you about that.

[@bozhanageorieva4731]

I have a character based on a paint brush his name is Flynn (brand of the paintbrush ) he is like a lil desk buddy to me carrying the paintbrush and cleaning the eraser shavings of drawings and helping me draw , I draw Flynn when I practice poses and faces.

[@roncesmarie4320]

This is really helpfull😭.Thank you so much!!!

[@manacrossing9738]

I love your videos so much! And i totally understand the feeling of drawing a character and loving it so much you want to use it in a story. I'm working on a wood Fae that looks like she's going to kiss a geode skull as a Christmas request for a friend and I just love how I ended up designing her and I want to use her in a story. ^_^

[@calebharris7568]

It's CRAZY that I've never heard the "draw a random character and then add on to it" tip before! I would always get so intimidated when I sat down to "create a character" but the moment I let go and just drew what I wanted to, the whole creation process became so much easier!

[@frydfish4934]

Nick Simmons was strait up a tracer. That's a little more than basing a character off of a trope or character and building them and changing them radically to fit their world