Attach a piece of paper to the photo and translate it. Simplify the hair to “flaps”, enlarge the eyes and make big highlights in the pupils. The anime portrait is ready. But that's enough if you want to know how to draw yourself in

You have read the description of the process of creating many cartoon characters. But the anime style has enough nuances and special details. The characters from the manga immediately catch the eye, and it is impossible to confuse them with any other heroes of ordinary cartoons. Learn this and then drawing anime style portraits will be easy for you.

Facial expression

Want to convey emotions, but don't know how? Drawing a face in anime style is one thing, another is to convey Emotions are drawn quite simply, one might even say, with symbols.

For example, pink lines on the cheeks show that the character is embarrassed, a wide-open mouth with a grin when talking - he is angry, two arcs instead of eyes - the eyes are closed, and, most likely, the character is experiencing pleasure.

However, without studying this “alphabet”, one can easily guess the state of mind of the hero. If a person is smiling in a portrait, look at how it is portrayed in anime style, and do the same.

Dynamics

It is easy to draw a head in full face. But it's boring and gets boring quickly. How to draw yourself in anime style so that your head is dynamic? Imagine that the head is a ball. Draw a line exactly in the middle on which the eyes will be located. Now rotate this ball along with the line to change the angle of movement.

Draw lines for the nose and lips and then draw the face in detail. The work must always be done by outlining figures. Draw in detail - and it turns out that it turned out not at all the movement that we would like.

Major Mistakes

Anime in portraits obeys the general rules. Nose, eyes, mouth, ears take their position on the head. If you can't draw a normal head, it's too early for you to think about how to draw an anime-style portrait. Skill depends on experience.

Draw more sketches, practice. This helps to identify errors and eventually fix them. So, instead of opening the anime style portrait drawing guide every time, study the list of common mistakes you should be aware of and try to eliminate them.

Are the eyes evenly spaced on the line? Many novice artists fail to draw the same eyes, they do not know what to do with it and how. Drawing yourself in anime style isn't just about making eyes the size of a galaxy. After you draw them, mark the extreme points below and above and draw lines through them. This will help to find out if the eyes are drawn evenly.

Is the chin centered between them? Draw a line down the center of the face between the eyes and make sure the chin is on that line. It should also cross the mouth and nose. Centered, a third or a quarter - it depends on the perspective in which the head is located.

Are the ears at the same level as the eyes? The upper point of the auricle is located at the level of the eyebrows. Lobe - in line with the tip of the nose. But these are individual values, so there may be deviations from the given rules - consider this.

Watch anime based on manga by different authors, so as not to wonder how to draw yourself in anime style. Learn different styles of manga and enjoy watching at the same time. Many otaku (avid anime fans), without studying the principles, make a good "anime" drawing the first time.

Here are some step-by-step line drawings of manga characters for drawing and coloring exercises. Pay attention to the hairstyles - the hairstyles of the characters are a kind of trademark of the manga - often the characters are recognizable only by their hairstyles:

1. 2.

3. 4.

Sasami Kawaii

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7.

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

Son Goku

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6.

7. 8.

3. 4.5.

6. 7. 8. 9.

Ash Ketchum

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.
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1) Before you draw the hair, draw the base - the head, shoulders, face, etc.
Draw the back of the head so you know where the head ends.

2) Now draw all the non-frizzy parts of the hair. For example, I drew this girl a straight bang.
You should already have an idea of ​​what hairstyle you want your character to have. Ponytail, pigtails or loose hair - having an idea now is a good idea (you can make a rough sketch if necessary)

3) This is the end of my preparations for drawing the curls themselves. I braided my girl's hair into knots (or odango, whatever you want to call it) and added a few strands to make it look like her hair was pulled back tightly.
You don't have to do your hair like me, this is just one example of how to prepare your character for the curly stage.

4) Now we start curling. Draw some curved lines to represent the back of the first curl. My curl split into thin and thick sections, but you can make one thick one if you like.

5) Now let's draw the front part. Make a slight rounding on one side to give some weight and thickness. Make sure you close the lines drawn in step 4 to get the finished curl.

6) Draw the back of the second curl. Because this hair will be very loose and "springy", I leave enough space between the curls.

7) Draw the front half of the swirl, this time adding a curve behind it, unlike the previous swirl. Pay attention to the different thickness of each curl.

8) Make another set of curls, this time closer together - if you want to make tight curls, then draw them close all over instead of leaving distances like I do.

9) Continue to make curl after curl, varying the thickness and distance between them. You can add some lines to the back of the curl.

10) Keep curling. Make sure you know where to stay (short is good too!)

11) Finish with a small curl.

12) Repeat the whole process on the other side of the head. Draw all the front curls before moving on to the back ones.

13) Now let's get to the back. If you start to get confused, try drawing them with less pencil pressure. This can help if there are a lot of curls.

14) This is the finished version with all the curls! Still missing a few little things. Let's add them now.

15) Just add a few little curls (like the ones we ended each row with).
Finally! The sketch is ready!

16) Now the stroke. Make lines of different thicknesses. Just like in the sketch, try to do the front rows first, and do each curl separately so as not to get confused.

17) These are finished circled curls. Alternate thin and thick lines.
Here I've drawn on the character to show what the whole image will look like. But you can draw your character completely before you start doing the curls. It will be a shame if, after all this work, you don't like the rest of the picture. ;R

18) Now you can add color!
I use markers for coloring, layer by layer adding darker shades for the shadows.
Because this is not a coloring lesson, I won't tell you what to do. Experiment or find a lesson.

This is what the picture looks like at the moment. Far from finished.
I hope this tutorial will help you understand how I draw curly hair for my characters.
Remember that these are just guidelines. You can use them to practice and develop your own style.
Good luck!

Translation: Nancy aka Lalaokati

1.Let's get down to basics!
What are you doing wrong?

Take for example the three points A, B and C below.
What are you looking at when you draw a straight line - B and a curved line - C - B? On a pencil? Or points C or B?

When you draw a picture, you must see the direction of the line you are drawing, look not only at the dot of the pencil, but equally at all three points A, B and C. People cannot draw shapes properly if they only look at the dot of the pencil.

Then, look at the 7 random dots below. What do you see?
Just a group of dots? Or can you faintly discern the shape?

Let's number the points at random. Have you still not received the desired shape?

Let's renumber the dots to give them meanings that your eyes will automatically follow on the shape. Those who can make out the shape from looking at the dots in this way are able to draw shapes.

Finally the dots are connected. Random lines connect to create a shape, talented people can feel the hidden lines within the picture and trace them. Your ability to draw shapes depends on whether you can actually render the points in the correct order.

2. How to paint a “good picture? "

What makes a job good? Sketch? An interesting detail? Project? Topic? Compound? All of these components are important, but if you want to hear positive feedback about your work from others, you must create an impression and convey your feelings. In other words, you must be able to connect in a subconscious way with those who see your work.
Start, draw a square box. This is a Graphic test.

In numbers 1-6, new information was gradually added to the box. The amount of information contained in the drawings made at absolute beginner level is excellent, from a simple box to an advanced one. This is illustrated by the difference between number 1 and 8.

An observer (the person who set the task to draw the box) would expect to see only what he asked, the square box number 6 - 8 exceeds these expectations. You can't say that number 6 - 8 are mistakes. An effective key is to show an individual interpretation.

It is necessary to give the drawing an element of surprise and to include additional information in it that would make it more interesting. Of course, in order to do this, you must be good at sketching. But on top of that, you should also come up with an interesting theme, character pose, and design.

Although the character in example 9 and 10 is the same, you can see how they differ not only in design but also in personality. It is a subconscious premise in the reader's opinion of the main anime and manga character to be attractive. This is what is expected, adding depth to their appeal. We can surprise the reader by exceeding their expectations, this is the first step when someone says your drawing is "good", but the real start is when they say it's "great".

You can also draw according to the reader's expectations similar to circle magazines.
For example, when looking at boxes, although an animator can draw up to level 8, they don't because readers expect to see level 6 drawings. Similarly, the animator, instead of drawing realistic illustrations, draws manga with simple lines and creates suitable characters such as Simple Distortion (SD).

First of all, draw square boxes.
What? Again!
We must learn the basics!

How to draw with accurate perspective is explained in special books, but you don't have to draw with precision like an architect. Once you get used to it, you won't spend much time drawing or thinking about the vanishing point.
Draw straight lines by hand (no ruler or templates). Draw a line on a blank sheet of paper from one point to another, imagining the end result in your mind. You do the same with your sketches, only on a larger scale.

3. Before you start.
Start drawing! But before that.

It is well said that you will start drawing, but what are you going to draw?
Have you mastered the pencil willy-nilly? Are you going to draw an RPG (Role Playing Game) character? manga character? A hero in the fight? Or, are you planning to draw an illustration or logo? Character Basic Expression Diagrams? It doesn't matter if you draw - scribble. Just make sure you have a specific image of the character, location and pose. Good paintings start with a project.
Once this is decided, you draw the outline of the movement to create an overall image in which you don't have to worry about the cleanliness of the drawing or whether there is enough legroom on the page, a good painting has a solid outline. This is the first step in the sketch.

Now detail the outline!

In general, people think that it is very difficult to get a harmonious sketch if you draw simple polygons. Indeed, when you draw an illustration, you are not drawing a square. However, you must decide what position each part of the body is in. And when you get it right, you will draw well and quickly.

For now you can draw square boxes, but soon you will be able to draw characters.

4. Let's get down to basics

It's time to think about body size.

4. Shoujo Manga (Comic Girls)
A character with a very thin waist and long legs. For girls, the contours of the body are defined proportionally, but the head is small. The boys are drawn in much the same way, but with broader shoulders.

5. Funny SD character
This type looks funny with a small body but big arms, legs and head.

6. Realistic type.
The length of the torso, body and legs are proportional - roughly the same Girls, except for the exaggerated narrow waist.

The character drawing is different with the style. It's not just a change in body proportion, depending on whether it's manga or illustration, for example, the same character will have different features. Compare the various drawings of the same character below, especially look at the way the eyes and hands were drawn. You notice how some details have been rendered in detail while others have been omitted.

5. Drawing Details
character drawing
As long as you have looked at individual characters, but animation or manga work cannot be produced with just one character. You should also be able to draw support characters.
See also how to draw support characters. You must express the individuality of each with precision. There are two things you need to do, make the lead characters stand out and provide the support characters with enough personality to make them interesting. Think about the personal background (their past, their beliefs, their relationship with the main character, etc.) for each character, and then convey that information to the work through things like their expressions, hairstyle, costume, and accessories.

Characters number 3 - 7 are much more difficult to draw than attractive main characters. Drawing older people will breathe real life into your work and characters.

villains

1- Enemy Advisor: Wizard (Character #1) An old man with a bent back.
2- Enemy Leader. Stubborn.
His shoulders are narrower than the Strong Soldier on the Goodies side.
3 - Enemy Advisor: the bad Witch (character #2) is the same size as the witch on the Goodies side, but she is not in a feminine pose.
4 - Enemy leader number 2. The head is taller than the Hero's, but thinner than the Enemy Chief's. Attractive character.
5- Female Enemy Character
Power posture is a type of genre independent of me. Slightly higher than the Hero.
6 - Enemy Spy. Monkey type (Short with long arms)
Steps like a ninja.
7 - Monster. Huge hands emphasize his strength.
8 - Willens' pet
It has no specific meaning in history.
In history, to emphasize the processing of the devil.

6. We are looking for a suitable pose.

Translation that you can say:

Step 1: The Basics

1) I start with the spine as it helps me define the curves of the body. I start at the top and draw a smooth S-shaped curve down to where we think we have the end of the spine (coccyx).

2) Then I sketch out the torso with details (head, arms and waist contours). I don’t outline the shape of the chest yet, this is just the beginning.

3) After getting a good elastic sketch of the body, we outline the outer borders of the breasts with light curved lines (red lines). Don't forget to mark the tiny folds of skin where the arms and breasts (armpits) meet.

4) I start adding details. Breast volume can be shown with guide lines. Remember that boobs are attached to the body and if you outline the full mass of the chest, it will look like a solid mass with a rib cage, and not bulging.

5 and 6) In these two steps I am trying to locate the nipples. In step 6 I use a little trick to define the center of each breast. This will help you to represent the chest as a three-dimensional object: draw vertical lines, as if dividing each breast in half, from the infraclavicular fossa through the center of the breasts and slightly converging at the bottom at the base. Remember: only smooth curved lines!!!

7) Since there are no people without body fat, I draw the body in point 7 with slight roundness on the hips and torso below the chest.

8) A rough sketch of a large chest on the same torso. I use the same principle for the placement of the nipples, only with the correction: the nipples are more massive and larger in diameter, and are located lower due to the weight and volume of the breast.

9) Small breasts on the same body. The same rule applies: smaller breasts, smaller nipples and higher position.

Step 2: Angles!

A woman can be large or small, and you should try to draw the chest in proportion. Even most cartoon styles apply this rule. In the example on the left, the breasts look like baseballs and appear detached from the torso. Right: they look harmonious. Remember that if the curve of the body changes, then the line of the chest also changes. Here I sketched a small diagram: I enclosed the main parts of the body, as it were, in boxes and drew them with middle lines, for clarity. And remember: boobs two, and you need to draw each one separately, they are never squeezed into a single mass!

When the arms are raised, the breasts are slightly stretched out to the sides. When one arm is raised, the breasts will be located slightly at different levels (the near one will be pulled up behind the arm). Don't forget to draw small curved lines under the armpits when both arms are raised above the head.

Step 3: Breast Form and Methods of influencing it!

People often forget one important thing: breasts are not made of plastic! She is not solid. Its shape is more like a slide than like a ball. Think of breasts like a bubble filled with water: when the bubble hangs freely, it is like a pendulum, but if you press on the chest, you will get an indentation at the point of pressure and an increase in volume at the edge of the indentation.

Even some clothing can compress the chest or make it stick out in various places. Breasts are not round all the time and are rarely round at all. (Unless, of course, they are made of silicone).

In the diagram below, I show how hand movements affect the shape of the chest. On the left - chest at rest. On the right - they were squeezed, or pressed. The vertical fold between the chest and torso lengthens, the chest is pressed to the body.

Step 4: Hints

From left to right - small, medium and large breasts. The last drawing is what the chest should not be. Look closely, the red line under each breast represents the fold of skin between the breast and ribcage. The outermost breast on the right has almost no weight, so there is no crease there. But remember that even the smallest breasts have weight!

Consider what color nipples are. No need to make them very pink. They have a body tone, only more reddish, brownish, orangish.
At least, I have not seen bright pink nipples.
(Transl. note: naive author, never pulled girls by the nipples))

Near: side view of the nipple. Keep in mind that nipples do not always stick out perpendicular to the chest. As a rule, they can be quite flat and not stand out, but sometimes they stick out very boldly!
(Note trans.: yeah, the author still has some experience in this matter))

Translation: Chloe

How to draw an anime cat

Step 1. So let's get started. Draw an oval as a base for the head. Then draw the facial guide lines. They will help you proportionally arrange the details of the muzzle. Add small details of the nose, mouth and eyes. Let's move on to the body. We draw an elongated heart, this will be the chest of our cat. Draw two lines down from the heart. These will be the front paws of our kitten. After that, we draw two curved lines on the sides, these are the hind legs. Let's not forget to draw another long curved line on the right, the ponytail.

Step 2. We start the step with the design of the lower part of the muzzle. We designate the arched arches of the eye. Next, we draw lines - sketches of the paws and tail.

Step 3. We draw wool on the chest, tail. Add details on the muzzle, ears. We detail the paws.

Step 4. Add a mustache, draw the eyes. Detailing the ear. We finish the paws and add marks on the chest. Ready!

Step 5 This is what our cat looks like after erasing the extra lines. Final variant. If you want, you can leave out the mark on the chest or add something of your own. I tried to make the lesson as simple as possible.

The Japanese style of drawing - anime - is very popular among adults and children. Many would like to master this technique.

A lot of manuals and tutorials have been released on this topic, aimed at achieving a single goal - to gradually teach a person to correctly draw, first with a pencil, then with paints.

Anime art originated in Japan in the late sixties of the last century and was originally used exclusively in animation.

With the introduction of modern technology, it has become possible to quickly and easily create a computer graphic image, but there are still fans of the man-made genre.

Consider how to learn how to draw this or that drawing in anime style from scratch.

How to learn to draw in anime style from scratch?

A heavy and intricate drawing with a detailed analysis turns out to be quite simple.

To master the technique of Japanese drawing, you should be patient, show perseverance and, following the methodology in the manual, gradually master the implementation of anime from scratch.

First you need to prepare and familiarize yourself with some of the requirements given in the table below:

• His applied with a sharpened pencil, correctly shading.
• First stage- drawing a contour. To do this, you can initially use a ruler or a student's notebook, making sketches in the cells.
• Selected the details of the picture are depicted close to each other, otherwise there will be no integrity.
• Hatching is performed at a minimum distance of lines, avoiding deviations from parallelism.
• Shadows Apply by rubbing the crumbled lead with toilet paper or a dry finger.
• Carefully work with an eraser, using only a soft one. It should be remembered that it is impossible to draw a beautiful pattern on a damaged paper surface.
• To remove extra strokes or reduce the shadows of the picture, use a special erasing mass that looks like plasticine.

  She can easily cope with the task. If you don't have one, you can use breadcrumbs.

Having familiarized ourselves with the main rules of anime technique, we proceed to the drawing itself. You should not immediately take on the implementation of a complex composition. You should always start with the simplest.

The main thing is to place your hand correctly and learn how to perform simple figures.

Gradually, an understanding of the drawing technique will come, a hand will fill up and it will be possible to try more complicated elements: fairy-tale characters (in full face or profile), nature, cars.

Lastly, having honed their skills, they begin to depict portraits of people. This is a very difficult task, especially if you want to express human emotions with a kiss, anger, joy and other feelings and states.

How to draw an anime face beautifully?

Beautifully depicting a person's face is not an easy task, but strictly adhering to the guide below, it will become simple and enjoyable.

Step-by-step instructions for drawing a human face:

1. compass draw a circle - this will be the head.
2. Received the circle is divided vertically in half.
3. Located center and a vertical marking center line is drawn.
4. Each the resulting vertical section is also divided by segments.
5. Total: three vertical lines. They are necessary to correctly draw the eyes, hair and forehead.
6. Let's get started to face painting.

   To do this, we need to extend our circle two-thirds down, drawing vertical lines on the lower segment on both sides to a height equal to the declared length.

   The middle vertical line should be extended to the end of the segment.

7. Received we divide the segments vertically: the first is the final lower point of the circle, the second is the end of the declared markup, in the middle is the axial one.
8. On these areas will be the nose and lips of a person.
9. Getting Started to face shapes. The type of character depends on how we display them.

   To do this, starting from the bottom horizontal line of the circle, we lay two vertical lines at an angle, converging at the bottom point of the middle vertical line, depicting the letter V.

10. Before, As you begin to draw the eyes, you need to make sure that they are evenly spaced on the face.

    The eyes may be wide open, or depicted as a curved line. There are countless options for depicting eyes, exactly as well as ways to perform.

11. In the bottom branch of the circle draw the nose. Its shape depends on which character we will portray. The main thing is to do it symmetrically to the central vertical axis.
12. Mouth and lips are applied strictly under the nose, without getting out of the resulting letter V.
13. Next cheeks are depicted in stages. It depends on how they are drawn whether the character will be thin or fat.

    They are performed symmetrically to the center line from the bottom corner to the beginning of the lines adjacent to the circle.

14. Ears character are located in the upper parts of the rectangle adjacent to the circle. They should be at eye level.
15. Let's get started to the hair. They should start from the intersection of the upper horizontal line with the middle vertical (axial).

    The hairstyle configuration is set depending on the type of character.

16. Necessary pay attention to the eyes by drawing the iris, pupils and highlights, if the drawing requires it.

Anime is the creation of the soul. How you place the lines relative to each other, which bend you prefer, depends on the type of the resulting face and character in general.

How to draw an anime girl in full growth in stages?

If you decide to draw an anime girl in full growth, it should be borne in mind that the drawing should have a resemblance to a living person.

Therefore, the following sequence must be followed:

• First draw the collar line along with the spine, shoulders and legs. Here you can immediately decide whether the picture will be in dynamics, and decide on the pose.
• Further the skeleton is sketched in thin lines - this is a schematic image with circles at the locations of the joints and other parts of the body.
• Head. We draw it, as mentioned above. But you need to remember that the facial features in the figure should be expressive, the eyes should be large.
• Hair. Any hairstyle is chosen and performed according to the previously specified rules.
• schematic the image is outlined with real forms, but do not forget that girls have more grace than guys, so a slender waist and lush hips are displayed.

  Particular attention is paid to the chest - it should look as natural as possible.

• Selected clothes - it can be a beautiful dress or a slim suit, the choice is yours.
• limbs Girls are always thinner than men. It should be remembered that arms and legs cannot be perfectly even - bends must be made.
• Image stop and hands. Don't forget to highlight the elbow and wrist joints.
• Auxiliary the lines are erased - this is the completion of the work.

How to draw anime animals with a pencil?

Anime is a universal drawing technique. Having learned to depict one thing and having mastered the technique, you can draw anything.

It is especially interesting to teach children this technique using the example of drawing various fairy-tale characters and animals:

• wolf.
• Dogs.
• Pony.
• Angel.
• Foxes, etc.

Let's analyze this drawing technique with a simple pencil for beginners using the example of a cat:

• First you need to draw a large oval - this will be the head of the animal. It is marked according to the same principle as for a person, with auxiliary lines, with ears, eyes, nose, mouth.
• Next, a smaller oval is drawn, directly intersecting with a large one in the neck area - this is the body. Legs and tail come out.
• It must be remembered that the cat's eyes are large and are located symmetrically to the center line; in the middle of it, a little lower, a round nose is drawn, the ears are made beyond the upper border of the oval and have a pointed shape.
• It remains to decorate the resulting kitten with a luxurious mustache, fluffy hair, complementing the drawing with bright colors.

Any drawing, and especially anime, is an exciting pastime not only for children, but also for adults. Learn, draw and have fun.

Useful video

Many beginners start learning drawing from the anime style. Such drawings look simple and attractive. However, in order to draw an anime character from scratch, you need to know the proportions and understand how the body works. And to draw anime people from imagination, you need to know the basics of anatomy. So this is not such an easy task as it might seem at first glance! But in this tutorial I will show you how to draw in anime style.

You will learn the basics of drawing bodies. I will also teach you how to choose a pose and observe proportions. In the first part we will draw a simple "skeleton", and in the second we will draw the muscles.

The lesson is very detailed and designed for beginners, so you should not get confused.

Body proportions in anime

Anime characters do not have strict proportions and each artist has their own style. It is almost impossible to write a perfect set of rules for building bodies. However, there are some universal techniques that will help create a harmonious character:

• As a rule, the body of an anime character can be divided in half exactly at the level of the crotch. Sometimes the lower half is made larger to make the legs appear longer, but very rarely the opposite is done - shorter (A).
• The length of the arm (above the elbow) is equal to the length of the forearm + palm (B).
• The distance from the crotch to the middle of the knee is equal to the distance from the middle of the knee to the ankle (C).
• Men are taller than women, and men's chests and hips are the same width. In women, it is a little different - the hips are wider, and the chest is narrower.

Remember these simple rules! Believe me, it is much easier to draw with them than to calculate the height with your heads every time. How are you going to start drawing in anime style if you only know what the final result should look like? Start with the head, then add six and a half more heads and somehow turn it into a dynamic pose? As for me, this method of measuring proportions looks ridiculous. Let me show you my easier way!

Step 1

To draw an anime character, we need any reference. Even professionals use them, because it is very difficult to draw a realistic pose using only imagination. You can use a special puppet for drawing or pick up a photo on the net. I used the picture of two fighters, but Envato Elements (https://elements.envato.com/photos/tagged-fighter) has many other options.

Having picked up the reference, determine the main lines that set the dynamics of the pose. If you need to simplify the entire character to a single line, what would it look like?

We draw a line with a light and quick movement.

Step 2

Easy, isn't it? Let's complete the first lines with new ones. Usually, the legs go next. Again we draw quickly and easily, without dwelling on the details.

Step 3

Now hands! Don't think about their length now. It is much more important to "catch" the dynamics of the lines.

Here you may encounter the first problem - where to draw the shoulders? Actually, it doesn't matter. The main thing is that there is some distance between them, and we will fix everything else later!

Step 4

Now we draw the head. We place it next to the main line of the pose. The size of the head will allow us to adjust the size of other parts of the body.

Step 5

Remember the rule about body halves? We roughly know where the head and legs end, so we can outline the middle of the body - this will be the character's crotch. Of course, you can freely adjust the proportions depending on your idea!

Step 6

In the form of an hourglass, add the chest and hips. Here you can play with proportions and create a more stylized character. One of the heroes will be a pumped-up man, and the second will be a young athletic woman. Pay attention to how the hourglass shape already hints at the figures of heroes.

Step 7

It's time to remember the rest of the rules. We outline the ankle, then the crotch and in the middle we put a mark for the knee. We also determine the place of the elbow and mark the end of the palm.

Step 8

We connect the marks and draw the "bones". Don't try too hard, the lines don't have to be perfect.

How to Draw Anime Style: Body

A simple "framework" is already half the work. Having decided on the proportions, then you are unlikely to make a mistake. But a proper character skeleton is just a skeleton. It needs to be filled with muscles to create a complete body.

The body in anime can be depicted using simple shapes - spheres and ovals. But it is important not to forget that these figures are also three-dimensional objects that are distorted in perspective.

Let's look at each part of the body separately. The torso still looks like an hourglass. Most importantly, do not forget about the slope of the chest in relation to the hips.

The limbs look more complicated, but you just need to understand their structure and then it will be easier for you. Don't forget your joints!

Step 1

Now let's move on to practice. First, draw the body. Carefully adjust the perspective to the poses of the fighters. In anime, such dynamic poses are rarely drawn in a normal front or side view.

Step 2

Step 3

In the form of ovals add muscles. Customize their shape and size to suit your character's style. A male character will look like a big pile of muscles as opposed to a slender woman.

Step 4

At the end, add the buttocks, crotch and chest.

Draw the torso and chest of the character

Having finished with the base of the body, we can start drawing the details. Even if you don't plan to show certain muscle details, anatomy still affects the look, so let's take a closer look at the structure of anime bodies.

The torso is the easiest to draw because it has large and well-defined muscles that do not deform much when moving. Be sure to outline the cubes on the press and pectoral muscles.

Step 1

Let's try to simplify the muscles to basic lines. To begin with, with smooth lines, draw a waist. In women, it is narrower.

Step 2

The chest can be divided horizontally into several sections: the upper and lower parts of the pectoral muscles, the lower part of the ribs and the navel.

Step 3

The center vertical line only looks straight in the front view. From other angles, it outlines the shape of the muscles. Immediately below the navel there is a small elevation, which is more pronounced in women.

Step 4

We draw the abdominal muscles. The pectoral muscles go under the armpits and slightly overlap with the muscles of the arms. This is reflected in their form.

Step 5

The position of the nipples can be determined by drawing diagonal lines down from the center of the collarbone. The lateral muscles also create relief that can be conveyed by following the direction of the ribs.

Step 6

The neck is quite straight: from the center of the collarbone, draw a line up to the level of the ears, then add volume. Don't forget the shoulder blades on your back.

Step 7

The muscles of the back are quite large and simply arranged. The upper one is shaped like a kite and supports the neck, while the lower one is V-shaped and connected to the arms.

Below is a simplified version of the torso with all the guide lines. As you can see, despite the simplification, they clearly demonstrate the muscles of the body.

Step 8

There may be some difficulty with breasts. Instead of drawing balls attached to the chest, we will draw a soft mass that is affected by gravity. The chest does not have any particular shape. It changes depending on the position of the body.

We start drawing with simple spheres of the desired size. For a more natural effect, we place them within the chest at a small distance from each other.

To make the chest look symmetrical from any angle, imagine that it is held on the neck with the help of "braces".

Since in my drawing the woman has one arm bent at the elbow, I lifted the corresponding chest, as it is slightly pressed to the body.

Step 9

We place the nipples in the same way as for a male character. But we lower them a little lower and closer to the center. Lines from the center of the collarbone and to the nipples will help create the correct shape of the upper chest.

Step 10

To more clearly see the volume of the chest, let's add two lines under the nipples, forming a triangle.

This is what a simplified drawing with auxiliary lines looks like.

I said above that the chest can change shape depending on the position, and this is important to consider in the drawing. In a natural position, the breasts are extremely rarely rounded, unless they are specifically lifted or pressed against each other, as shown in the figure below.

How to Draw Anime Legs

The legs are made up of many muscles of different shapes, lengths and directions. They are very difficult to remember, but, fortunately, we do not need to. You just need to know how they affect the overall shape of the legs.

Step 1

Our task is to find the rhythm in the movement and posture of the legs, and then display it with a smooth curved line. Let's start with the S-shaped line, which is clearly visible in the side view.

Step 2

Add a couple more mirrored lines:

Step 3

The front and back views have a slightly different rhythm, which we outline with new lines:

Step 4

Draw a long line in the shape of the number 3.

Step 5

Almost done! Add the buttocks, draw the lower leg ...

Step 6

...and other additional details. I think it's also important to outline the basic shape of the knee, ankle and lower leg bone. You can stop there. Or continue if you are drawing a superhero with muscles on every inch of the body.

Below is a simplified diagram with auxiliary lines.

How to Draw Anime Hands

I won't lie, the arms are the most difficult part of the anatomy because they are made up of many muscles that are very mobile and form a large number of postures. But they can also be simplified!

Step 1

First you need to pay attention to the forearm. Its shape changes depending on the rotation and position of the hand. To better understand what I'm talking about, turn the inside of your palm up and look at your forearm. Between the thumb and the outer part of the biceps there is a slight rounding, and between the little finger and the elbow - the hand is more even. This is the basic shape that does not change, regardless of the rotation and position of the hand.

Step 2

The muscles of the arm cover part of the shoulder blade at the back and part of the pectoral muscle at the front, like a cover.

Step 3

Biceps and triceps are on opposite sides of the arm. The elbow is visible on the side of the triceps.

Step 4

When it comes to drawing the forearm, we only need two major muscles to get the right shape. The first one is the one that goes on the side of the thumb and creates rounding...

Step 5

... and the second one starts at about the same place on the upper arm.

And a simplified diagram with auxiliary lines.

When finished, draw the final outline. The advantage of using auxiliary lines is that you can notice mistakes even at the stage of working out the figure and correct them immediately. Then you don't have to spoil the clean final outline and change something.

Now you know how to draw in anime style. You have learned how to determine the dynamics of a pose, work with proportions, and “build” a full-fledged character step by step with the help of auxiliary lines. That's all! Happy creativity!

Most of us dream of having artistic talent, being able to depict different landscapes on paper or canvas. But recently, Anime has become very popular, they not only want to watch it, but also learn how to draw. Many people wonder how easy it is to learn how to draw anime with a pencil. Human abilities are limitless, you just need a little theory and go.

To learn how to draw anime

If you are thinking about how to draw a mango correctly, then you most likely know what it is. And yet, it is worth mentioning the involvement in what kind of art it belongs to. Anime is an abbreviated word for animation, that is, cartoon. Very popular in Asia and Western countries. The main difference between anime and cartoons is that for the most part, it is intended for an adult audience. A distinctive feature is the image of the characters themselves, their disproportionate appearance. The most prominent element is the huge eyes, special attention is paid to each particle during their depiction. The characters are always emotional, their mood is shown by all sorts of features on the face, additional non-natural pictures, for example, a drop of sweat, swollen veins, and so on. The main production of Anime takes place in Japan, where there are more than four hundred specialized studios.

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How to learn to draw anime from scratch

If you already have basic drawing skills, great, then in the future it will be generally easy. If you are a beginner and want to learn the basics of drawing Anime from scratch, that's fine too, it's quite achievable. In this genre, a wide variety of characters, and even very fantasy ones, take at least Pikachu. But for the first steps, you need to start with human forms, gradually moving on to more detailed sketches. In general, drawing all kinds of Anime is quite exciting, because there is where to turn around, it comes out in contrast, and especially with a pencil. It is not difficult to portray anime-style faces, the general rule applies here, the eyes are large, and the outline of the oval is approximate. Further, the clothes are always bright and varied.

How to learn to draw anime step by step

As with any image, you first need to outline the outline and outline of the picture. For a better understanding, let's take a step-by-step look at the images of one of the anime characters. Make a rectangle on paper for the head, below the neck, going down, two stripes of the shoulders. Starting from the left lane, take one down, this is a hand. On its edge, draw a circle - an elbow, continuing to draw a hand, use rectangles, simple lines. At the end of the right line, also draw a circle for the elbow, going from the line with the rectangle for the brush. And here we can begin to depict the clothes of our character, we will not focus on it yet.

Let's start the most interesting part of the characters - the face. Its shape is also approximate, to a rectangle that connects to a triangle. Make these two shapes, and then erase the line that formed after the joints. The result is an oval face, with a pointed chin, draw the final shape. Then, an arc is drawn on top of the face, the character will have a cap, ears, hair slightly pointed at the ends. Next, draw the legs, arms, erase the extra lines with an eraser. And we came to the detailing of the front part. Make a large shape, slightly elongated upwards, eyes, with large black pupils. Growth is small, just draw with an inverted triangle. Actually, it remains to paint the remaining details, shade and give more contrast. A simple pencil is suitable for this, make more bright shadows.

How to learn to draw anime with a pencil

Drawing with a pencil is always an entertaining activity; despite the plot, the drawings are slightly gothic, but no less beautiful than watercolors. In the anime, as already mentioned, all the characters are quite bright, there is a great emphasis on emotions, it is important to convey the character and mood. Let's break it down point by point:

1. For the most realistic image and to simplify it, draw the body in blocks. Change the angle and inclinations of the parts, in the future we will beat it with shadows. You can delve into fantasy and depict a non-real being, since in Anime there is no concept of strict realism.
2. Let's take everything for a beginner, an image of a schoolgirl girl. We draw circles that guide the curves of the position and the contour of the face.
3. We draw first the upper part of the eyes, then the lower one, you can use a slightly thinner pencil. Then an oval, using a pencil with a thicker neck.
4. Since we are depicting a girl, we will make the eyes more expressive, the pupils with highlights, and the arcs of the upper part, make them thicker, as if with eyeliner, and add three cilia to the upper arc.
5. The point of the nose, in anime it is most often depicted as being slightly prominent. Let's draw a laughing girl, the already familiar inverted triangle, but wider and more drawn to the chin. Teeth are usually not depicted, only the tongue.
6. Now shading the eyes with a pencil, shading the entire oval, leaving highlights, and highlighting the dark areas.
7. Hair in this genre is drawn angular, with sharp strands and reflections of light. To do this, shade them completely with a pencil, and walk in some places with an eraser. Well, the eyebrows are simple, ticked, in the form of a thin line.

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How to learn to draw an anime character

Having learned the basics of drawing anime, a human image, you probably also want to try to portray a fairy-tale character. The all-known Pokemon named Pikachu is a cute and kind animal from a popular comic book. So, we draw a good man:

1. We depict a figure similar to a mushroom, without a pronounced lid. We make more oval outlines.
2. We draw three circles in one in different sizes, these will be the eyes. We shade the one in the middle, it turns out a nice reflection.
3. The nose is slightly lower in the form of a small triangle, there are two circles on the cheeks, and the mouth is in the form of an inverted tick and a dog pulling down. Looks like he's getting excited.
4. His ears are slightly directed to the sides with black tips. And the tail is in the form of an elongated zigzag.
5. The paws are small, crossed on the tummy.
6. There is a resemblance to a well-fed squirrel.

While studying anime, you can delve into the variety of their styles, connect your imagination and maybe even come up with your own character.