Kamikita Futago has been writing the Pretty Cure series for about 20 years in the monthly girls' manga magazine "Nakayoshi". In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Pretty Cure, the 3rd All Stars Pretty Cure illustration collection has been published! In this illustration collection, you can enjoy the beautiful illustrations of all 20 successive Pretty Cure series, from "Futari wa Pretty Cure" to "Spreading Sky! Pretty Cure".
The cover and gorgeous pin-up poster are drawn by Kamikita Futago! Also included are colored illustrations that can only be seen in this work! A must-have full-volume illustration collection by the only artist who draws all Pretty Cures in history.
It has a specific art-style but it's also a good one. I found it especially useful for it's overall heads and faces. Drawing a good body is one thing but you need a well-shaped head and face to really give life to your drawing.
Really helps give you the references you need going forward.
One of the most important things about drawing, is knowing what you want to draw before starting. Reference is probably one of the most integral parts to art, even if it's from another's art. Asian Fantasy (and girls) is something many love for varying reasons. I love that traditional culture aspect and this is good for that.
It can be easy to forget how hard is it to draw eyes.
This book will definitely give you ideas and references on how to start your journey into drawing better eyes. Even if you don't care to get too into the super high detail, it will help even with simplistic style before it gets more complicated.