In depth Manga covers
DRAW AN EXCITING MEGA MAN COVER
Clip Studio Paint
Follow along as Kenny Ruiz and Noiry guide us through the process of crafting a cover for Mega Man Timelines
What better choice for teaching you how to create a stunning character cover than the iconic Mega Man. Udon Entertainment commissioned cover art for Mega Man Timelines, which was inspired by Mega Man 11. The idea was to use the game’s iconic enemy selection grid and make Mega Man stand out. The main challenge for us was to capture the character’s strength and agility.
For a cover, it’s crucial to work directly in the final reproduction format or a proportional one. From the start, you must consider the space needed for the logo, publisher, and other essential information, which impacts the composition.
First, Kenny will create a rough sketch and test some options. Often, the first is the best, but it’s important to push beyond our comfort zone and try alternatives. He’ll then work on the main character separately, before Noiry takes over to talk about her process for using colour and light to make the character pop.
SKETCH, INKING AND BACKGROUND
Artist PROFILE
Kenny Ruiz
LOCATION: Spain
Kenny has worked as a comic artist for over 20 years creating series such as Dos Espadas and Team Phoenix, and has collaborated with writers including Victor Santos and Kid Toussaint. www.kennyruiz.com