MARK CRILLEY is the author of Mastering Manga, Mastering Manga 2, The Realism Challenge, Manga Art, and the Eisner-nominated The Drawing Lesson, as well as several manga novels, including the Akiko, Miki Falls, Billy Clikk, and Brody's Ghost series. Since being selected for Entertainment Weekly's It List in 1998, Crilley has published nearly 20 books and developed a massive Internet following for his drawing demonstration videos. His books have been featured in USA Today, the New York Daily News, and Disney Adventures magazine, as well as on CNN Headline News.
I've been drawing comics for years, and I learn something new every time I read one of Mark's books. The Two-Pencil Methodbreaks everything down in to simple and concise lessons that are straight to the point and full of wonderful knowledge. --Will Sliney, artist of Spider-Man 2099 and Scarlet Spider for Marvel Comics. Praise for The Drawing Lesson: An original and accessible way to learn to draw. --Kirkus Review An artful balance of character and technique, of observed human moments and carefully pitched instruction, that will appeal to students with artistic aspirations. --School Library Journal