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things i've learned from drafting my manga

- music is essential
- the drawing arm gets tired quickly at first, but perseverance leads to the development of new muscles
- the quality of light makes a huge difference in endurance
- weight loss (loss of muscle mass?) is not uncommon
- characters evolve constantly but it helps to have a real-life model in mind (for me at least)
- it's actually a lot harder than it looks to create flashy action sequences without common tropes like magic, tournament fighting, rival youth gangs, etc.
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Rona said…
Yes, during the six months I was doing calligraphy everday, I definately built up my stamina.

With calligraphy, using an ink brush, the arm is air-bone, you really can't rest it against the table, which leads to shaky hand syndrome.

Which is why in China they say practicing calligraphy is a workout (you also have to steady your breath - you can't be huffing and puffing) and good for your health.

Drawing is good for your health. Perhaps I should restart calligraphy.

The longest I'd ever gone was 3 hours but right now I doubt if I could even do 5 minutes.
September 22, 2008 at 6:01 PM
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