On June 2013, the group was released as a test, but now the Nakayoshi and pixiv created official group is now open! This group is a discussion board that offers pixiv members support from professionals on how to draw manga or comics.

The group officially opens on September 3rd.



What’s this group about?
The group is officially called “How to draw manga? Support from pros!” and is a project by Nakayoshi to help amateur artists to improve their skills, especially if artists had questions or worries about drawing comics. It’s a place where artists and professionals can equally learn from each other and help future artists become professionals. At its current beta stage, it has a healthy community so far.

Once it officially opens, there are plans to offer other ways to enjoy comic drawing to the fullest. With cooperation from Wacom and CELSYS, companies that offer digital drawing tablets and drawing software, advice from pro manga artists will help you improve even further and maybe someday you could also debut as a professional.

■Official pixiv group sponsored by Nakayoshi: “How to draw manga? Support from pros!”
http://www.pixiv.net/group/?id=11313

■Nakayoshi Official Website
http://kc.kodansha.co.jp/magazine/index.php/01033