Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How can one effectively convey a character’s emotion to the reader?
Even when characters and settings are fixed—for example, a 10-year-old girl in a park or an old man in the kitchen—completely different emotions such as “sadness,” “happiness,” or “anger” can be expressed by simply changing the composition, facial expression, or background.
Marco Kohinata, a Japanese manga artist and illustrator known for her soft art style, will discuss and demonstrate her techniques and tips for effectively crafting characters’ emotions.
How can one effectively convey a character’s emotion to the reader?
Even when characters and settings are fixed—for example, a 10-year-old girl in a park or an old man in the kitchen—completely different emotions such as “sadness,” “happiness,” or “anger” can be expressed by simply changing the composition, facial expression, or background.
Marco Kohinata, a Japanese manga artist and illustrator known for her soft art style, will discuss and demonstrate her techniques and tips for effectively crafting characters’ emotions.
