Draw with a pencil beautiful drawings easy in stages anime. Choose your anime drawing style

Here are several step-by-step linear constructions of manga heroes for exercises in drawing and coloring. Pay attention to the hairstyles - the hairstyles of the heroes are a kind of trademark of the manga - often the heroes are recognized 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 drawing 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 in all the non-frizzy parts of the hair. For example, I drew straight bangs for this girl.
You should already have an idea of ​​what kind of hairstyle you want your character to do. A ponytail, braids or loose hair - having an idea now is a good idea (you can do a rough sketch if necessary)

3) This is the end of my preparations for drawing the curls themselves. I braided my girl's hair in knots (or odango - call it what you want) and added a few strands to give the impression that the hair is pulled tight.
You don't have to do your hair the way I do, this is just one example of how to get your character ready for the curly stage.

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

5) Now let's draw the front part. Make a slight round on one side to add some weight and thickness. Make sure to cover the lines drawn in step 4 to create 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 curl, this time adding a rounding behind it as opposed to the previous curl. Pay attention to the different thickness of each curl.

8) Draw another set of curls, this time closer together - if you want tight curls, draw them close all over instead of leaving distances as 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 entire process on the other side of the head. Draw all the front curls before starting the back ones.

13) Now let's move on to the back ones. 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! There are still a few little things missing. Let's add them now.

15) Just add some small curls (like the ones we ended up with each row).
Finally! The sketch is ready!

16) Now the stroke. Make lines of varying thickness. As in the sketch, try making the front rows first, and do each curl separately to avoid tangling.

17) These are the finished outlined curls. Alternate between thin and thick lines.
Here I finished painting the character to show how the whole image will look. 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 to paint, layer by layer adding more and more dark shades for the shadows.
Because This is not a coloring tutorial, I will not tell you what to do. Experiment or find a lesson.

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

Translation: Nancy aka Lalaokati

1.Let's get to the 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? A pencil? Or points C or B?

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

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

Let's number the points at random. Still not getting the shape you want?

Let's renumber the points to give them values ​​that your eyes automatically follow in shape. Those who can make out a shape from looking at points in this way are able to draw shapes.

Finally the points are connected. Random lines connect to create a shape, talented people can sense the hidden lines within the picture and trace them when drawing. 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 from others about your work, 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 by drawing 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 the absolute beginner level, is different, from a simple box to an advanced one. This is illustrated by the difference between number 1 and 8.

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

It is necessary to give the drawing an element of surprise and to include additional information to make it more interesting. Of course, 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 are 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, in order to be lovable. This is what is expected, adding depth to their appeal. We can surprise the reader by surpassing their expectations, this is the first step when someone says your drawing is "good", but the real start when they say is "great."

You can also draw according to the expectations of the reader like in mug magazines.
For example, looking at boxes, although the animator can draw up to level 8, he does not, because readers expect to see level 6 of the drawing. Likewise, 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 need to learn the basics!

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

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

It is well said that you will start painting, but what are you going to paint?
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 - doodles. Just make sure you have a specific character, location and pose. Good pictures start with a project.
Once this is decided, you outline 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 sketching.

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 body part is in. And when you figure it out, you will be good at drawing quickly.

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

4. Let's get to the 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 body contours are proportional, but the head is small. Boys are drawn in much the same way, but with wider 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 an exaggerated narrow waist.

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

5. Drawing Details
Character drawing
So far you've looked at individual characters, but animation or manga work cannot be done with just one character. You should also be able to draw support characters.
Also look at how to draw support characters. You must express each individual's personality 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 protagonist, etc.) for each character, and then convey this information in the work through things such as their expressions, hairstyle, costume and accessories.

Characters 3-7 are much more difficult to draw than attractive protagonists. Drawing senior people will breathe life-like realism 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, but she does not stand in a feminine pose.
4 - Enemy leader number 2. The head is taller than that of the Hero, but thinner than the Enemy Chief. Attractive character.
5- Female enemy character
The domineering posture is a type of genre independent of me. Slightly taller than the Hero.
6 - Enemy Spy. Monkey type (Low with long arms)
The steps are like a ninja.
7 - Monster. Huge hands will emphasize his strength.
8 - Willens' pet
It has no specific meaning in history.
In the story to highlight the devil's handling.

6. Looking for a suitable pose.

Translation: Alevtina

Step 1: the basics

1) I start with the spine as it helps me define the curves of the body. I start from the top and draw a smooth S-shaped curve down to where we supposedly 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 breast yet, this is just the beginning.

3) After getting a good elastic outline of the body, outline the outer borders of the breasts with light curved lines (red lines). Remember to trace 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 entire mass of the chest, it will look like a solid mass with the chest, and not bulging.

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

7) Since there are no people without body fat, I draw the body at point 7 with small roundness on the hips and trunk below the chest.

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

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

Step 2: angles!

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

When the arms are raised, the breasts stretch slightly to the sides. When one hand is raised, the breasts will be located slightly at different levels (the near one will be pulled up behind the hand). Remember to sketch out small, curved lines under the armpits when both arms are raised above your head.

Step 3: Breast Shape and Methods of Influencing It!

One important thing people often forget: breasts are not made of plastic! She's not solid. Its shape is more like a slide than a ball. Think of the breasts as a bubble filled with water: when the bubble hangs freely, it is like a pendulum, but if you push on the chest, you get a dent in the place of pressure and an increase in volume around the edge of the indentation.

Even some clothing can compress the chest or cause it to bulge out in various places. The 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 the movements of the hands affect the reshaping of the breasts. 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 breasts shouldn't be. Look closely, the red line under each breast denotes a fold of skin between the breast and rib cage. The outermost chest on the right has almost no weight, so there is no fold there either. But remember that even the smallest breasts have weight!

Let's consider what color the nipples are. Don't make them very pink. They have a body tone, only more reddish, brownish, orangey.
At least I have not seen hot pink nipples.
(Approx.translated: naive author, never pulled girls by the nipples))

Beside: side view of the nipple. Keep in mind that the nipples do not always stick out perpendicular to the breast. They can usually be quite flat and not stand out, but sometimes they stick out really cheeky!
(Approx.transl .: 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 front guide lines. They will help you to proportionally arrange the details of the face. Add small details to the nose, mouth and eyes. Moving on to the body. We draw an elongated heart, this will be the chest of our kitty. Draw two lines down from the heart. These will be the front legs of our kitten. After that, draw two curved lines on the sides, these are the hind legs. Remember to draw another long, curved line on the right, the ponytail.

Step 2. We begin the step by designing the lower part of the muzzle. We designate the eyes with curved arcs. Next, we draw lines - sketches of the legs and tail.

Step 3. Draw the hair on the chest and tail. Add details on the face and ears. We detail the legs.

Step 4. Add a mustache, draw the eyes. We detail the ear. Finish off the legs and add marks on the chest. Ready!

Step 5. This is how our cat looks after erasing the extra lines. The final version. If you want, you can skip the mark on the chest or add something of your own. I tried to make the lesson as simple as possible.

The concept of "anime" comes from Japanese cartoons, but nowadays it is gaining a broader meaning. The word "anime" refers to cartoons, comics, characters, drawing techniques and much more. Fans of this style create groups on social networks, on specialized forums they discuss how to learn how to draw an anime man who does not have the talent of an artist.

Japanese anime cartoons are known to target teenage and adult audiences.

Although anime arose relatively recently, namely, at the beginning of the 20th century, certain laws have developed in drawing techniques that are closely related to the traditions of Japanese art.

The characteristic features of the visual in general, as well as cartoons and comics in particular, are the planar orientation and graphicality of images.

To understand how to learn how to draw anime without artistic skills, you need to think in general.

One of the main rules is sketchiness. have a rounded face, large eyes, small mouth and nose. There are schemes for how to draw anime, namely: body parts, emotions, movements. All this is strictly regulated.

The second rule is plane orientation. Anime images should not be three-dimensional. with a clear outline, there are only falling shadows, which do not create much volume.

Similar laws of depicting people have existed in traditional Japanese graphics and painting for millennia.

Since any person can learn to draw, this requires only desire.

How to learn how to draw anime girls, step-by-step instructions will tell you in detail.

Start drawing anime with a pencil. Draw an even circle, divide it into four equal segments with vertical and horizontal lines. The vertical line will help draw the nose, and the horizontal line will help draw the lines of the eyes, eyebrows and lips. Divide the bottom half of the circle into four equal pieces. The first is the eyebrow line, the second is the upper eyelash line, the third is the lower eyelash line.

Draw the chin. The distance between the bottom edge of the circle and the bottom of the chin should be equal to a quarter of the circle's diameter. Sketch the eyebrows, eyes, mouth and nose lines.

Draw the ears. The top of each ear should not be above the midline of the eyes, but should end slightly above the line of the mouth. Draw the eye, highlighting the highlights. Highlight the upper eyelids with thin lines.

Draw the neck in a harmonious length. The top hairline should be slightly above the originally drawn circle. Accentuate bangs and lush shoulder-length hair with subtle strokes.

Draw the strands of hair and shadow under the chin with a pencil.

Draw the entire image in detail. Highlight the eyes, leaving white highlights.

You can color the anime drawn with a pencil with watercolors or gouache. After you have completely finished the anime in color, let it dry completely. Then draw along the pencil lines with a black gel pen or ink liner.

How can a person who has never picked up a pencil or brush learn to draw anime? Using traditional schemes for anime will not only make a beautiful image, but also learn the basic laws of this style.

Japan is a country of high development and advanced technologies. Many merits have been assigned to her - advanced technology, sturdy cars and cartoons loved by people around the world. Some artists ask the question - how to learn how to draw anime without skills.

This article will tell you how easy it is to learn how to create anime.

• First, the selection of tools is carried out, that is, lead and pencils with different levels of density. These tools are sold in a wooden base or as rods that fit into various mechanical bases.
• Another possible tool is graphic sticks with a special layer. They help to dynamically sketch and shade large areas.
• An eraser is required, preferably with a low density. Hard peels off the surface layers of the paper. To reduce the likelihood of such a nuisance to zero, it is better to apply fine lines.
• How to Draw Anime with a Pencil - Use Sharpened. That is, you will also need a good pencil sharpener. It is more efficient to sharpen it with a knife.
• In order to apply the shading correctly and quickly, it is better to use a hollow sharpened tool for this purpose, but since we are just learning to draw, we are allowed to individually choose the simplest and fastest way.
• You should start by drawing contour drawings. At the first stage, several works are applied linearly, then shadows are added in the right places. This allows you to create a quick sketch. With the acquisition of experience, the hand will become firmer and it will be possible to easily create complex black-and-white drawings.
• A more difficult stage is mastering hatching. Each element should be located as close as possible to the adjacent one, otherwise the pattern will not look solid, but striped. At the initial stage, rub with a leaf or fingers.
• When hatching, it is necessary to leave a minimum distance between the stripes. The lines do not cross at a large angle.
• Everyone makes mistakes, here an easily erasing pencil eraser will come to the rescue. It is necessary to ensure that the layer of paper does not come off, otherwise this part will be smeared, it is difficult to properly lay a layer of graphite on the damaged paper.
• To remove a large area of ​​the drawing or slightly tone down, use a clay-like mass that easily absorbs pencil sketches. Or you can take an ordinary bread crumb.

For beginners, complex motives with a lot of detail will be overwhelming work. It is recommended to start with a picture of simple objects. The video below will demonstrate this process.

Gradually, you can complicate the task and portray complex plots. Depicting people is the most difficult process to start with some skill. It is difficult to create a human face on paper, and it is even more difficult to express emotions on it.

Drawing anime with a pencil

This part of the article tells how to draw anime in stages with a pencil. To start drawing, you need pencils, paper and an eraser to remove mistakes. As an example, the technique of phased application of the image of a boy will be described. The Japanese technique for depicting people is different from the standard one in terms of the type of image of facial details. The contours of the face are applied figuratively, the eyes on it are large and expressive, they are easy to depict.

• Primary contours are drawn. They are placed correctly and then the basic outlines of the boy are drawn. To make it easier to draw, the primary contour is depicted with rectangular shapes. An important condition is compliance with proportions.
• Draw the head. Depict the rectangles of the head and neck. There are 2 arcs leading from the neck - the shoulders. Then they lead a line of hands with circles in the middle - elbows. The image of the hands is facilitated if rectangles and lines are used for this.
• Drawing the face. This is a standard rectangle assimilated to a triangle. Shapes are applied together, then the line between them is removed. The result is an anime-style face with a chin. The result is a Japanese-style face with a narrowed chin.
• Drawing elements. At this stage, additional elements are added. The eraser erases unnecessary lines, the picture is filled with details. With the help of the initial lines, give the final shape to the face. A visor-arc and the base of the headdress are drawn on the head, the contours of the hair and ears are applied.
• Hand processing. Outline along the originally drawn contours. Draw the legs. Correct body proportions are considered a successful completion of the process.
• Elaboration of the main details. At the final stage, they work on the main details, these include the eyes and other parts of the face. The eyes are created large with large and shiny pupils. But the mouth and nose are small, in the shape of a cone.
• Cloth. Detailing it comes down to working out pockets, buttons, adding details of a T-shirt, gloves, finishing work on the hair.
• Coloring. Colored drawings are made contrasting and variegated, our drawing is created using a simple pencil, therefore it is painted with shadows.

This is approximately the answer to the question of how to draw anime in stages. If you can draw in the anime style and enjoy it, you can build a good career in creating cartoons.

Step-by-step instructions for drawing eyes

The most difficult thing is to draw the eyes, they "make" the whole face of the hero. Therefore, a whole chapter is devoted to this stage.

• Eyes come in all shapes, colors and sizes. First, the arcs of the eyelids are drawn, then two guiding lines lead, they must intersect. It is optimal to depict these lines as slightly curved, their thickness is minimal.
• A large area of ​​the eye is represented by the iris. The eyes are oval. Their size shows the character's feelings. The pupil is highlighted only after the highlights are drawn.
• Often the glare is present in a single version, you can depict several small ones by placing them on different sides. The eye is brightened with ready-made highlights.
• Eyelashes are drawn a little, most often no more than 7. These are arrows with a highlighted border of the upper eyelid, which gives volume and bulge.
• Eyebrows are necessarily depicted, although not in detail, otherwise the eyes will not be expressive.
• How to draw an anime girl with emotional eyes - draw a semicircle. The upper part is a perfectly straight line, the lower part is a perfect semicircle.
• The eyelashes are depicted as an arrow curved to the top or to the bottom, this will determine the shape. When drawing several cilia, large ones are depicted on the upper eyelid, and small ones below.

Life to the eyes is added by oval highlights around the edge. Reflections are drawn horizontally or vertically. To highlight the main highlight, depict another triangular with an angle directed to the center. Sometimes they use round highlights, as main or additional ones.

How to draw a body

• It is necessary to study the parameters of the human body and the manner in which it is portrayed in the anime style. These pictures are often the wrong proportions.
• The female figures in the anime are elongated, with long slender lower limbs and very narrow waists. Men have broad shoulders. The head parameter does not always fit the body; this largely determines the attractiveness of the characters.
• First, mark with two points, connect them with a vertical - this is the center. Draw the upper and lower lines, divide the center from bottom to top with a ruler into 8 segments of the same size.
• Next, an oval of the body, a round pelvis, head, legs and arms are depicted. To make the drawing look alive, the body parts are placed in a slightly curved arc, which will help depict the dynamics of the character.

To figure out exactly how to draw anime in stages, you need to gain experience and work on your skills.

Anime origins

Anime art originated in Japan in 1958. Cartoons drawn in this style became popular at the end of the 20th century and their popularity continues to grow to this day.

10 years ago, experts found a work by an unknown author, dated 1907. This is a tape of celluloid, it shows 15 consecutive pictures, where a boy draws hieroglyphs, and then turns and bows.

This discovery made short animated cartoons up to 15 minutes long popular. Now films are made on computers, but there are masters who do everything by hand.

Anime comes in many different genres. There are works with very high graphics and for different age groups of viewers. There are mesmerizing stories with an unexpected outcome and development of events.

(3 estimates, average: 5,00 out of 5)

How to draw an anime girl with a pencil.

Nowadays, many treat anime as an art form. The most important difference that characterizes this style is the hypertrophied features of the bodies of the main characters and creatures, namely: big eyes, lush (most often bright) hair and elongated limbs. Nevertheless, this style has won many hearts around the world and many want to learn how to draw anime. In this lesson, you will learn how to draw a schoolgirl, a girl in a swimsuit, a teenage girl, and a girl in a style that is loved by many. After these lessons, you will be able to draw Anime pencil drawings.

Before you start, be sure to read about tips for drawing with a pencil.

And so, let's get started.

Anime girl.

1. Draw a sketch using geometric shapes, but pay attention to the head - in order to maintain the style, the head must be large. This is how the anime depicts young girls and children.
2. Add shapes to the sketch to get the outlines of the body
3. Continue sketching the girl's body using geometric shapes as shown in the example.
4. Add hair, clothes and accessories
5. Draw fine details using thinner painting tools
6. Draw an outline around the drawing.
7. Erase sketch sketches
8. Color the finished drawing

Schoolgirl in anime style.

1. Sketch the girl using straight lines and geometric shapes. First, draw a circle for the head. Add an angled shape at the bottom of the circle for the chin and jaw. Use a short line for the neck. Draw a curved line from the neck downward where the pelvis will be. Draw four pointed shapes for the ribcage and add lines for the limbs. Use the triangles as a base for your hands.
2. Use the sketched sketch as a basis for the girl's body. Add geometric shapes to the drawing, gradually drawing out the details. Pay attention to the proportions where the joints are located. Add a crossing line from the face to the ribcage. This will help you maintain body proportions in the future.
3. Come up with a hairstyle for your character. This example shows a common hairstyle, which is drawn very easily using slanting strokes. In addition, you can add a flower, hair clip or any other accessory to the girl's hair.
4. Decide what your character will be wearing. Since we are drawing a schoolgirl, we will not go far from the standards, we will depict a standard jacket, shirt and skirt.
5. Color in the drawing. We advise you to choose neutral tones that work well with each other. Don't make the drawing too bright, otherwise it will be very conspicuous.
6. Based on these images, try drawing different outfits for your characters while staying in school.

How to draw anime (video)

Anime style teenage girl.

1. Draw a sketch, according to which you will build further image.
2. Add shapes to the sketch to get the outlines of the body.
3. Continue sketching the girl's body using the geometric shapes shown in the example.
4. Add hair, clothes and accessories.
5. Draw in small details using the finer painting tools.
6. Draw an outline around the drawing.
7. Erase your sketch sketches.
8. Color in the finished drawing.

Girl in a swimsuit in anime style. (Anime pencil drawings)

1. Sketch the girl using straight lines and geometric shapes. First, draw a circle for the head. Add an angled shape at the bottom of the circle for the chin and jaw. Use a short line for the neck. Draw a curved line from the neck downward where the pelvis will be. Draw an inverted dome shape for the ribcage and add more lines for the limbs. Use the triangles as a base for your hands.
2. Use the sketched sketch as a basis for the girl's body. Add geometric shapes to the drawing, gradually drawing out the details. Pay attention to the proportions where the joints are located. Add a crossing line from the face to the ribcage. This will help you maintain body proportions in the future. Taking into account the fact that the character will be in a swimsuit, outline the place where the chest will be (use two tear-shaped shapes for this). Mark the location of the navel.
3. Sketch the eyes. Arrange them conventionally using crossed lines. Add small, curved strokes for the eyebrows. Draw a corner for the nose and a curved line for the mouth.
4. Decide on a hairstyle for your character. Use curved strokes if you want your hair to be wavy. Draw the ears in the shape of the letter "C", so that they look out from behind the curls of our heroine.
5. Trace the contours of the body and design the swimsuit. The standard solution is a two-piece swimsuit.
6. Accentuate details and erase sketches.
7. Color in the finished drawing.

Here are a few more options that you can use in this direction.

Anton Smekhov

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Japan is a highly developed country whose technology is ahead of its time. In addition to reliable cars and advanced technologies, anime is the hallmark of Japan. This type of animation is popular in Asia and other regions of the world. It is not surprising that many are interested in how to learn how to draw anime from scratch.

If you want to master this lesson, take a look at my article. It contains helpful tips and step-by-step guidelines to make it easy to create anime-style drawings. If you have not attended art school, having shown perseverance and patience, master this technique.

• Pick up a tool. We are talking about leads and pencils of various hardness. You will need three different leads, which are sold either in wood frames or as rods for power tools.
• Alternatively, buy a set of specially coated graphite sticks. With their help, you will make quick sketches and easily shade large surfaces.
• You can't do without a good eraser. Better soft model. Otherwise, the top layers of the paper will be damaged and "injured" during operation. To minimize the risk of such an event occurring, it is recommended to draw outlines with thin lines.
• Draw anime with sharply sharpened pencils and leads. Be sure to buy a good sharpener. As you gain experience, learn how to sharpen a tool with a knife.
• Correct hatching involves the use of a hollow sharpened tool. This makes the task faster and easier. However, don't focus too much on this moment. A beginner is allowed to do what is convenient and simpler.
• Start mastering the art by drawing contour drawings. To begin with, perform several works in a linear fashion, applying light shadows in certain places. This will create a kind of quick sketch. Over time, the movements of the hand will become confident, and you will be able to pay more attention to the black-and-white study of the drawing.
• Shading is much more difficult to master. Draw the elements as close to each other as possible. Otherwise, the integrity of the object will be violated and the impression of banding will appear. At first, you can learn to rub pencil marks with a soft piece of paper or your finger.
• In the process of hatching a picture, be sure to keep the distance between individual strokes to a minimum. You cannot use lines that are crossed at a large angle.
• Beginners make mistakes. Fortunately, the pencil is easily erased, only very carefully. Otherwise, the paper will be severely damaged or a certain area of ​​the work will be smeared. Remember, putting a new layer of graphite on a damaged surface is difficult.
• If you want to remove a lot of shading or slightly loosen the tone, use a special paste that resembles plasticine. It is characterized by the ability to easily absorb excess graphite. If it is not at hand, take a lump of bread.

You got your first idea of ​​how to learn how to draw anime from scratch. If you really like to draw, the lesson will become a hobby. Experts advise to start learning with simple projects, gradually increasing the complexity. Plot variations play a secondary role.

Beginners are not recommended to use complex motives, consisting of a large number of elements. To get started, practice on simple objects and compositions. We are talking about fruits, vegetables and simple objects. Watch the video below to get a good idea.

Video training and step-by-step lessons

Over time, switch to more complex subjects and learn how to draw animals, buildings and equipment. The last thing to do is draw people. Drawing a human face is not easy, and depicting human emotions is a very difficult task.

Secrets of drawing anime with a pencil

Japanese cartoons, whose popularity can hardly be overestimated, have always been famous for their good plot, active development of events and vivid characters. After watching such an animated film, many people have a desire to master the art of drawing.

In this part of the article, I will tell you how to learn how to draw anime with a pencil. Following my algorithm, you will draw beautiful drawings with a piece of paper and a few pencils at hand. As an example, I will give a technique for drawing a boy, which consists of several stages.

Before we look at the step-by-step instructions, I note that Japanese drawings have certain technical nuances. In particular, the drawing of the anime is characterized by a technique of drawing the face, eyes, nose and mouth that differs from other genres. Since the outlines of the face are roughly shaped and complemented by large eyes, drawing them is easy.

1. Initial contours ... Place the contours of the drawing correctly, and only then draw the main contours of the little boy. To facilitate the stage, make the primary contour from rectangular shapes. The main thing is that they correspond to the size of body parts.
2. Head... Draw a rectangle for the head, and below it draw another rectangular shape for the neck. Starting at the neck, draw two arcs to represent the shoulders. Then draw lines for the arms and place circles in the center, which are destined to become elbows. Drawing hands is easier with rectangles and lines.
3. Draw the oval of the face ... In the anime genre, it resembles a regular rectangle connected to a triangle. Draw these geometric shapes together, and then delete the connecting line. The result is a Japanese-style face characterized by a narrow and pointed chin. It remains to add a few elements of the fashionable suit.
4. The elements... The next step involves adding various elements to the drawing. Using the eraser, delete unnecessary contours and lines and start detailing the picture. Give the face its final shape using the starting lines. Above your head, apply an arched visor along with the base for the cap. Also sketch out the outlines of the hair and ears.
5. Start processing your hands ... Using the initial paths, outline the arms carefully. Then sketch out the collar and outline the legs. If you can achieve the correct proportions within this step, then you were able to successfully complete this difficult process.
6. Basic details ... As part of the final stage, pay special attention to the main details of the drawing. It's about the eyes and face. The eyes should be large and have large resinous pupils. Add a small nose and a small mouth that resembles an inverted triangle.
7. Cloth... Pay attention to the boy's clothes by providing them with buttons and pockets. Add some extra work to the T-shirt, draw gloves and finish off the triangular hair.
8. Coloring ... Finally, color the drawing, making it bright and contrasting. Since we are drawing anime with a pencil, it is enough to shade the drawing by adding bright shadows.

If you want to draw anime comics with a pencil and build a career in this industry, my instructions will help you get started. If you keep track of the news and learn by mastering various techniques, you will take your skill to the next level.

How to draw anime eyes - step by step instructions

People watch Japanese cartoons with great pleasure. Some people have a desire to draw something similar, plans and ideas appear. They draw their favorite characters, devoting their free time, but in most cases the quality of the drawings remains low.

The most difficult thing is to draw the eyes. Therefore, I will pay special attention to the question of how to learn how to draw anime eyes. I hope, with the help of my tips, you will draw beautiful and expressive eyes, which will allow, for example, to prepare for the New Year by creating interesting gifts.

• Anime eyes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Draw the arcs of the eyelids, and then draw two guide lines, which must necessarily intersect. It is better to make the guide lines a little curved and as thin as possible.
• In most cases, the iris takes up a large part of the eye. Instead of a circle, feel free to draw an oval. When you designate the pupil, remember that size determines the character's feelings. If the pupil is small, the hero is scared. Within the framework of the stage, it is not worth highlighting the pupil. We will do this after drawing the highlights.
• Most often, one flare is depicted. Alternatively, paint a few small highlights on opposite sides. Only after drawing the highlights, make the pupil bright.
• In anime, the number of eyelashes is small and in most cases does not exceed the 7 mark. Most often they are depicted with an arrow, necessarily highlighting the line of the upper eyelid, thanks to which the eyes become voluminous and bulging.
• Do not draw eyebrows in detail. However, they must be present without fail. Otherwise, you will not make your cartoon character's eyes expressive.
• Many beginners have questions about the shape of the eyes. In most cases, this is a semicircle. The upper part of the eye is represented by an almost straight line, and the lower part is a perfect semicircle.
• Draw eyelashes with a general arrow, bending down or up. The direction of the bend determines the shape of the eye. If you depict several cilia, place the large ones on the upper eyelid, and the small ones, respectively, on the lower one.

To make anime eyes lively and expressive, you can use oval highlights by placing them along the edges. You can use vertical or horizontal highlights.

Video tutorial

To accentuate the main highlight, use a triangular highlight with an extended corner in the center of the eye. Round highlights are often used, which draw with the main or auxiliary ones. It depends on the style and preference of the author.

Draw an anime body

Continuing the conversation about Japanese animation, let's figure out how to draw an anime body at home. At first glance, it seems that this is a difficult task. In reality, everything is different.

Japanese animation is different from cartoons created in other countries. It is aimed at both teenagers and adults. For this reason, animated films are rapidly gaining popularity, which has long been comparable to the popularity of the best New Year's films.

The drawing of anime characters and the background on which the events unfold differs greatly from the cartoons of other countries. In most cases, anime is a TV serial distributed through optical storage devices. Recently, Japanese cartoons have begun to appear more often on widescreen screens.

After watching a Japanese cartoon, many people have a desire to master drawing anime. We have covered the main points regarding art. It's time to talk about drawing the body.

1. To achieve this goal, first study the proportions of the body and familiarize yourself with the process of drawing it in the Japanese style. The Japanese like to distort the proportions. A striking proof are many cartoon characters, in which certain parts of the body are disproportionate.
2. The female figure of the anime master is depicted as elongated, complemented by slender legs and a wasp waist. The male figure is characterized by broad shoulders. Moreover, the size of the head does not always correspond to the size of the body. Perhaps this is the secret of the attractiveness of images.

Mark the human figure with two dots connected by a vertical that marks the center. Draw the bottom and top lines, and divide the central line vertically into eight equal parts. It's easy to do this with a ruler.

3. Then draw an oval body, a round pelvis, a head and legs with arms. To revive the drawing, place the body parts on a slightly curved arc. This will demonstrate that the character you are portraying is moving.

Only with time will it be possible to master the technique of drawing various parts of the body, which is used by Japanese animators.

Video instruction

Drawing an anime body or eyes is much more difficult than, for example, making a collage. Only thanks to this art will it be possible to give freedom of imagination, demonstrate abilities and have fun.

Anime history

I was so carried away by writing this article that I forgot to tell the story of the emergence of this art. And she's very interesting.

Anime originated in Japan and began to gain traction in 1958. By the end of the last century, it gained popularity, which is increasing now. Nowadays, there are many anime studios and their number is constantly increasing.

Exactly ten years ago, experts discovered the work of an unknown author, created back in 1907. It is a celluloid tape with fifteen frames on it. In them, a little boy carefully draws hieroglyphs, and then turns and bows.

Since then, short animated cartoons have appeared, the duration of which does not exceed 15 minutes. Modern studios create anime using the advantages of computer graphics. True, there are also such masters who draw with their hands.

The studios create anime of various genres. Each individual work is characterized by high quality graphics and is aimed at viewers of different ages. Many works amaze with their plot and fascinate with the unpredictable development of events. They take my breath away.

Now you can become a part of a huge industry, because now you know how to learn how to draw anime from scratch. Perhaps several years will pass, and I will be able to familiarize myself with your work by visiting my favorite cinema. I wish you great success in your work. See you!