Manga Artist, Linnea Kataja

This class is perfect for students who want to master not only drawing skills but also written & visual storytelling techniques used to create captivating manga pages. Get to know Manga Artist Linnea Kataja's insider techniques for creating compelling characters & fascinating storylines. You'll determine your audience and create a dynamic character that satisfies their wants by filling out a character bio and writing a background story for them. Learn how to keep your audience on their toes by creating a script filled with twists and cliffhangers for an interesting story that flows.

Hi, I'm Linnea Kataja, a.k.a KeikoKup on social media! I am a freelance manga artist based in Tokyo. After graduating with a BFA in Cartooning from the School of Visual Arts in NYC, I've pursued a career as a freelance artist and social media influencer with over 60K followers on Instagram and 80K on TikTok. Currently, I work in illustration, merchandise, indie video games, comics, and more! I've sold my self-published manga in both America & Japan. My comic "Idol Royale" sold out after being showcased at Japan's largest comics event, Comic Market. In this class, I'll share skills & techniques I've gathered over the years on how to transform ideas into an entire manga project. You'll learn everything from writing an interesting story to drawing professional looking manga pages.

Self Produced Comic "A Maid Story" Honors in Shueisha's Ribon Magazine (January 2019 Comic Grand Prix) "Idol Royale" Honorable Mention in MangaCat Manga Olympics Competition Listed in Imagine FX Magazine as one of the "Modern Masters of Manga"