Hi! I'm Perdizzion, also known as Citra, an illustrator and manga artist based in Indonesia! I've always had an interest in manga and comics in general since I was in elementary school—from copying old-school manga books in libraries, to scouring through the Japanese section in local bookstores. I'd try to find out the best way I could learn how to make manga pages on my own.
After years of tinkering with the manga style, I found my voice in stories that focus on inter-character relationships and heartwarming stories, with a touch of humor here and there. Through manga, I learned to improve many other artistic skills as well: anatomy, composition, values, etc. Not only that, it also greatly increased my confidence in writing by knowing how to use dialogue as effective as possible without denying their impact.
Over the course of my journey, I've managed to self-publish 6 fancomics (doujinshi), released in multiple conventions and online shops, that were incredibly well-received by my audience. Through these books, I found out a lot of things about myself, and how my storytelling ebbs and flows. For this reason, while I don’t come from an academic art background, I believe that this hands-on experience is what I bring to this class. My goal is to help you understand manga through real practice, clear storytelling, and making work that connects with readers.