Best seller

Manga Comics: Narrative, Rhythm, and Composition

A course by Kenny Ruiz , Comic Artist

Comic Artist. Madrid, Spain.
Joined January 2014

Captivate your readers by learning to narrate and compose stories with Clip Studio Paint that follow the energetic rhythm of a manga

  • Best seller English, Spanish
  • 100% positive reviews (202)
  • 6648 students

Captivate your readers by learning to narrate and compose stories with Clip Studio Paint that follow the energetic rhythm of a manga

A course by Kenny Ruiz

Ever thought about creating your own manga comic? If the answer is yes, manga illustrator and author Kenny Ruiz is the perfect person to help you achieve that distinctly expressive and professional touch so characteristic of the genre. His seemingly endless list of projects includes El Cazador de Rayos and Barcelona with Paquet publishers, and the series Dos Espadas and Malefic Time: Soum, with Norma Comics.

In this course, Kenny teaches you to narrate any story you like and turn it into a piece with the energetic and intense rhythm of manga. Develop the first chapter of your comic and give it the power that Japanese publishers require to reel in the reader and have them hooked from the first page. Fill two entire pages with professional manga comic art using Clip Studio Paint.

Read more ↓

What will you learn in this online course?

28 lessons & 19 downloads

How to create manga rhythm 1
13 minutes, 21 seconds
How to create manga rhythm 2
9 minutes, 51 seconds
The nemu
15 minutes, 42 seconds
Basic Clip Studio Tools 1
9 minutes, 59 seconds
English, Spanish
  • 100% positive reviews (202)
  • 6648 students
  • 28 lessons (6h 35m)
  • 19 additional resources (6 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English, Spanish
  • Italian, Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Polish, Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a two-page manga comic with a professional feel.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in manga comics and illustration who wants to take their passion to the next level.

Requirements and materials

You need basic illustration skills to take this course as well as some experience with Clip Studio Paint.

In terms of materials you need a pencil, paper, and a computer installed with the software.


Reviews

6648 Students
202 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Kenny Ruiz

A course by Kenny Ruiz

Teacher Plus
Comic Artist

Kenny Ruiz has been a comic artist for as long as he can remember, and has extensive professional experience within the sector. He is the author of El Cazador de Rayos and Barcelona with Paquet publishers, and the series Dos Espadas and Malefic Time: Soum, with Norma Comics. He worked alongside scriptwriter Mathieu Gabella and colorist Maz! on El Misterio del Capitán Nemo (Delcourt), Víctor Santos on Infinity, Outrage, and scriptwriter Kid Toussain and colorist Noiry on the Magic 7 and Telemachus series (Dupuis).

He currently produces his own manga series titled Team Phoenix for the Japanese publishing house Akita, whose protagonists are characters created by manga maestro Osamu Tezuka. He also teaches at U-Tad, Escola Joso, and ESDIP.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Inspiration
  • U2

    Understanding manga

    • What makes the manga work well
    • Construction of your manga universe
    • How to create manga rhythm 1
    • How to create manga rhythm 2
    • The nemu
    • Basic Clip Studio Tools 1
    • Basic Clip Studio Tools 2
  • U3

    Chapter 1 of your manga

    • Prepare the project in Clip Studio
    • Story structure 1
    • Story structure 2
    • Story structure 3
    • From the structure to the sketches
    • Sketches page by page 1
    • Sketches page by page 2
    • Sketches page by page 3
    • Sketches page by page 4
    • Sketches page by page 5
    • Sketches page by page 6
    • Sketches page by page 7
  • U4

    Inked

    • Inking basics and tools 1
    • Inking basics and tools 2
    • Inking basics and tools 3
    • Inking basics and tools 4
    • Inking basics and tools 5
    • Final art: screentones 1
    • Final art: screentones 2
  • FP

    Final project

    • Manga Comics: Narrative, Rhythm, and Composition

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

  • Certificates
    Plus

    If you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.

  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

  • Watch professionally produced courses

    Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.


FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.

If you're a Plus member, when you complete a course you've purchased, you'll instantly get your personalized certificate. You can see all your certificates in the Certificates section of your profile. You can download your certificates as PDFs and share the link online. Learn more about certificates.
Manga Comics: Narrative, Rhythm, and Composition. Illustration course by Kenny Ruiz Best seller

Manga Comics: Narrative, Rhythm, and Composition

A course by Kenny Ruiz
Comic Artist. Madrid, Spain.
Joined January 2014
  • 100% positive reviews (202)
  • 6648 students