Simple anime drawings easy. Drawing an anime body

Attach a piece of paper to the photo and translate it. Simplify your hair into patches, enlarge your eyes and create large highlights in your pupils. Anime portrait is ready. But this is enough if you want to know how to draw yourself in

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

Facial expression

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

For example, pink lines on the cheeks show that the hero 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 “ABC”, you can easily guess state of mind hero. If the person in the portrait is smiling, look at how it is depicted in anime style and do the same.

Dynamics

It's easy to draw a head from the front. But it's boring and gets boring quickly. How to draw yourself in anime style so that your head is dynamic? Imagine that your head is a ball. Draw a line exactly in the middle where 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 in the details of the face. The work should always be done by outlining the shapes. Draw it in detail - and it turns out that the result is not the movement that you would like.

Main mistakes

Anime in portraits obeys general rules. The nose, eyes, mouth, ears take their position on the head. If you can’t draw a regular head, it’s too early for you to think about how to draw a portrait in anime style. Mastery depends on experience.

Draw more sketches, practice. This helps in identifying errors and eventually correcting them. So, instead of opening a tutorial on how to draw an anime portrait every time, go through the list common mistakes, which you should consider and try to eliminate them.

Are the eyes evenly spaced along the line? Many beginning artists fail to draw identical eyes; they don’t know what to do with it or how. Drawing yourself in anime style isn't just about making your eyes the size of a galaxy. Once you draw them, mark the bottom and top extreme points and draw lines through them. This will help you find out if the eyes are drawn evenly.

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

Are the ears level with the eyes? Top point The auricle is located at the level of the eyebrows. The earlobe is in line with the tip of the nose. But these are individual values, so there may be deviations from the given rules - take this into account.

Watch anime based on manga by different authors so you don’t have to worry about how to draw yourself in anime style. Explore different styles manga and enjoy watching it at the same time. Many otaku (avid anime fans), without studying the principles, make a good “anime” drawing the first time.

Now many young people are interested in drawing in the anime style. Let's try to figure it out together - what is it and how to draw it all correctly?

Step 1

Draw the chin and cheeks. Focus on drawing them the same on both sides. Although it may look simple, even the slightest mistake can make the drawing look unattractive.

Step 2

Draw the neck. Notice how thin it is.

Step 3

Draw the nose and mouth. Most anime artists draw the nose and mouth VERY small. However, some people don't do this, so decide for yourself.

Step 4

Add eyes. Notice how far apart and how close to the nose they are.

Step 5

Add eyebrows. Notice how much longer they are relative to the eyes.

Step 6

Add the ears and you have created a face. Notice that I added a hairline. Big head...
Please note: the angle of the ear is directed towards the eye.

3/4 view.
About the average head size (for anime). It doesn't look very attractive until you add hair. Hair is such a big part of anime that it requires a separate tutorial.

The guy's facial structure is different (in most cases). Guys' faces are usually more elongated and their chins are more pronounced.

When drawing a guy's neck, you can draw it similar to a girl's neck (but usually only for young boys, including teenagers). Or, as shown, you can draw it more developed.

Side view
Man and woman - style 1
More realistic and more pronounced. Their noses don't end sharply. Their eyes are smaller. Guys' chins are more prominent than girls'.

Man and woman - style 2
Their head is more round. Their eyes are bigger.
You can draw an almost straight line from the tip of your nose to your chin. (i.e. lips and chin are weakly defined - approx. per.)

Common Face Shading Techniques
There are many ways to shade a face, here are a few.
Try to leave a little space between the shadow and the nose.
Sometimes there are highlights above the cheek and on the lip.

Drawing eyes
Drawing simple eye
Step 1.

Draw a shape like this to make white base eyes.
It will only serve as a guide and you will erase it when you are finished.

Step 2

From each corner, draw a line directed outward, then connect them with an arc.

Step 3

After creating the arcs, paint over the resulting shapes.

Step 4

Add the shapes shown.

Step 5

Color in these shapes and add a sketch of the iris.
Erase the guide lines and you're done. Now you have a simple eye.

Drawing more compound eyes
Step 6

Continue from step 5, draw some eyelashes from the top left corner of the eye.

Step 7

Creating “soft” eyelashes.

Create"soft" eyelashes on both ends of the upper eyelid. See instructions above. (Instructions: Draw the lines very close together. At the end of each stroke, release pressure on the pencil (or XD tablet) to create soft ends.)
Step 8

Add small eyelashes to the lower eyelid.

Step 9

Add folds above the eye and you have created eyelids.

Remember that eyelids are usually very thick and do not have many lashes raised up like a real eye
Drawing the iris and pupil
If you have a tablet, sketch out the iris (like the eye above) and take advantage of your graphics program to create some truly amazing anime eyes.
Since not everyone has a tablet, I will draw the iris and pupil as if with a pencil.
Step 1

Draw the base of half the pupil.

Step 2

Fill in, moving from a darker shade to a lighter one (using a gradient).

Step 3

Add shadows at the top and base.

Step 4

Some artists add a second ring.

Step 5

Add plenty of highlights and you're done.
When observing professional anime artists in galleries, I noticed that almost all anime artists draw them from similar angles.

On a face looking directly at you, the eyes are sometimes placed at an angle (arrows illustrate this angle).

A common misconception is that what bigger face goes into a 3/4 turn, the further that eye (the eye farthest from you - approx. per) will move towards the edge of the face. It is not right!
Do you see the shapes limiting the area with the eyes? Let me say that these lines are guides.
The greater the angle of rotation relative to you, the smaller and narrower the guide lines will be (at the far end of the figure - approx.), but they do not change their position.

This is one of the few angles where you should draw the eye at the edge of the face.

Drawing closed eyes.
If the eyes arch downwards (like a U), then the character is sleeping, meditating (thinking) or is in a peaceful state.
If the eyes arch upward, the character is very happy or smiling.

Different eyes
Remember, you should not draw eyes “strictly according to the template”. Be creative, combine and mix various ways to create your own unique eyes.
Many anime style eyes have a slanted upper eyelid:

Round eyes:

Cat or snake eyes:

Eyes used for zombies or hypnotized characters:

When drawing eyes with tears, make the drops large and draw the highlights/reflections in the eye more than you would normally do.

Side view of the eye.
Keep your distance. Pay attention to how far the eye is (from the bridge of the nose - approx. per.).

Drawing Noses and Mouths
Mouths and noses (in anime) are usually quite small compared to the rest of the face. In anime-style pictures, the main emphasis is usually on the eyes.

Drawing Anime Ears
Almost every anime artist draws ears differently. Draw creatively! Ears can be anything you want different characters, so have fun.

Drawing bangs.
There are many ways to draw anime bangs.
This tutorial divides bangs into two categories: bangs with a certain organization of strands (in the future, for brevity, I will call them combed bangs - translator's note) and random bangs.
Combed bangs.
Combed bangs are bangs that cover the entire forehead, and perhaps most bangs that are commonly drawn. However, there may be certain features when drawing them, since they are not straight.
Point and Guide Method.
Step 1.

This helps in creating the first guide lines. Create a dot or circle directly above the face.

Step 2.

Create a guide curve. Outline the boundaries of the large strands of bangs. Please note that all lines are directed towards the point.
Each strand of hair will follow the same curve as the guide.

Step 3.

Start sketching each strand.
Remember to maintain the consistency of the bends and draw the strands in the direction of the point.

Step 4.

Finish sketching out the bangs.
Please note that the middle strand serves as a way to mark the middle (line of facial symmetry - translator's note). The bangs on both sides of the middle strand bend in different directions.

Step 5.

Clean up your sketch or outline the strands.

You can also add more bangs.

The point and guide method used above was also used for this illustration. The point was placed much higher to make the bends in the strands smaller.

Side view
Step 1.

This is the same guiding principle used in the Point and Guide Method. The only difference is that it is rotated.

Step 2.

Start sketching each strand. Draw curves where the guide line bends and make the end of the strand where the guide stops.

Step 3.

Erase guides and lines that you don't want to see. Remember to adapt the guide and change it to suit your character's personality.

If you draw strands by picking a point on another strand and going from there, your bangs will probably look like this. The strands will likely be deformed and further separated, and will give the same effect as shown in the picture to the right. Drawing in this manner is best used for spiky hair.

By drawing the whole strands and then going back and erasing the unwanted parts so that it is not noticeable, you can get straight strands that look combed like the one shown here.

Bangs don't always have to be that V-shaped. By changing the type of tips you can get completely different looks.

Step 1. Draw a straight line and give it a curve near the tip.
Step 2. Draw a straight line (or it can have a bend that suits you).
Step 3: Add a few thin strands here and there.

Step 1. Draw two lines.
Step 2: Make additions that look like two ends or strands, then connect them.
Step 3: Add a few thinner strands of bangs to give it more variety.

V-shaped Hair. Eyes.
Hair can become a problem when it's covered important features character, especially the eyes. Although the following methods are not realistic, they are often used as alternatives.
Method 1.

Finish your bangs before they start to fall into your eyes. This is the most common technique commonly used.

Method 2.

Draw the eyes on top of the hair.

Method 3.

Draw the hair over the eyes, but make the outline of the eyes visible.

Messy bangs
Messy bangs... well... messy. They may or may not follow a specific pattern, and they are usually divided into parts that can point in completely different directions.
Guide Points Guide points (like the point in the Point and Guide Method) should help you keep your bangs under control.
Step 1. There are countless options, but it helps to try different bangs and hairstyles.

Drawing hair attached to the head above the forehead

The wedges on the hairline should be aligned along the line of symmetry of the face.

Remember that the hair is not glued to the head. They have volume even when pulled back.
Hair detailing isn't just about how many lines you add or the number of strands of bangs that allow you to convey a character's personality. Many details can be added through shadows and highlights.

How to learn to draw anime?

Anime characters have long become favorites of millions of teenagers and young people around the world. This cartoon genre, which appeared in Japan, is very popular today and has its own characteristics. If you know all the nuances, then learning to draw anime is not at all difficult.

The image of a guy or girl in this style is different from regular pattern large, wide with open eyes, a small, inconspicuous nose and mouth without protruding lips. In addition, anime characters long hair in the form of separate strands and disproportionately long legs.

Stage 1: sketching

Anime style makes very cute girls. Every aspiring artist can learn to draw images of women by following certain rules. You will need a sheet of paper and a simple pencil.

Stage 2: drawing the face

In accordance with the applied markings, clearly draw upper eyelid, pupil and iris of the eye.
An anime girl's pupil should be elongated vertically and have a dark color.
The iris is a little lighter.
The lower eyelid does not need to be drawn out carefully; a thin line is enough.
Eyebrows will be thin. They need to be depicted quite far from the eyes.
Now you need to draw a small sketchy nose.
Immediately below it you should draw a mouth in the form of a thin horizontal line. There is no need to perform lips.
The ears will be at the level of the tip of the nose.
Let's make the chin small and pointed.
Now all that remains is to outline the hairline and draw the strands, loosening them or putting them in a hairstyle.

Stage 3: drawing the body

Let's move on to the body. For an anime girl you need to draw:

thin neck,
graceful hands,
designate thin waist,
hip line,
lush breasts.
your legs will be slender and unusually long.

You need to come up with clothes and depict them on the body. The body, unlike the head, is made according to the rules of the classical design.

When all the details of the drawing have become clear and expressive, you can erase the extra lines and start coloring. In the image of anime heroes are always present contrasting colors, bright details. Hair can be any color, even the most unexpected. The same can be said about clothes. When drawing anime, you don't need to darken or lighten individual areas.

The concept of "anime" came from Japanese cartoons, but nowadays it is becoming more broad meaning. The word “anime” refers to cartoons, comics, characters, drawing techniques and much more. Fans of this style create groups in in social networks, on specialized forums they discuss how a person who has no artistic talent can learn to draw anime.

It is known that Japanese anime cartoons are aimed at 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 graphic nature of images.

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

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

The second rule is planar orientation. An anime image should not be three-dimensional. clear outline, there are only falling shadows that do not create much volume.

Similar laws for depicting people have existed in traditional graphics and painting in Japan for many millennia.

Since anyone can learn to draw anime, all you need is desire.

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

Start drawing anime with a pencil. Swipe smooth circle, divide it into four equal segments vertical and horizontal lines. 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 parts. 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 diameter of the circle. Schematically draw the eyebrows, eyes, lines of the mouth and nose.

Draw the ears. The top of each ear should not be higher than the midline of the eyes, but should end slightly above the line of the mouth. Draw the eye, highlighting the highlights. Thin lines highlight the upper eyelids.

Draw a neck of harmonious length. The top hairline should be slightly higher than the originally drawn circle. Emphasize your bangs with graceful strokes and voluminous hair, going down to the shoulders.

Use a pencil to draw strands of hair and a shadow under the chin.

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

You can color an anime drawn in pencil with watercolors or gouache. Once you've completely finished the anime in color, let it dry completely. Then draw along the pencil lines with black gel pen or rapidograph.

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

Almost everyone knows what anime is, but not all people know how to draw anime. We will help you realize your plans, and you can learn to draw any anime character. So, where is the best place to start? We advise you to tidy up your workspace.

The best way to draw anime.

Workplace in good condition is half the success. It is also worth deciding what you are going to draw with. I would like to note right away that you can draw anime as follows: with a simple pencil, and paints. That is why you should decide right away. Since you are drawing for the first time, it is better to give preference to a simple pencil. This will make it easier for you to grasp proportions and symmetry. So, after you have prepared a simple pencil and an eraser for work, you can start drawing. You need to decide on the anime character you want to portray. Today there is a large number of Japanese cartoons.

If you love sailor moon or sakura, you can choose one of of this cartoon, if you are not particularly keen on cartoons, but you like the anime style, you can draw a cat or other animal in the anime style. I would also like to note that if you are drawing for the first time, you should first find a picture and copy from it. This is the simplest option. Drawing is the first step. Later you will become a more experienced artist and will be able to create on your own. We will teach you how to draw anime step by step.

Who better to portray in anime style.

We have compiled especially for you detailed instructions, which will help you easily portray any anime character. In order to maintain the anime style, you need to know whole line features. In this style of animation, it is common to depict people, and in some cases animals, with fairly large eyes. In Japan, almost every anime character has big eyes. This distinguishing feature of this style. You must take it into account otherwise you will not be able to realistically portray an anime character. Where to start portraying an anime hero. The answer will not surprise you - from the head. The heads of such heroes are almost always out of proportion.

You must understand that the head is a constituent element of the entire drawing and figure of the hero. It is also worth noting that the head is drawn as follows. You will learn how to draw anime with a pencil right now. It’s quite simple to do if you take a special diagram as the basis for your drawing. It is important to understand that any drawing begins with sketches. These are the first lines that help define boundaries. We have already noted that it is better to start drawing anime from the head. The heads of Japanese cartoon characters are usually angular and the cheekbones are pronounced. Pay attention to your hairstyle, it should be extraordinary. If you are drawing a specific character, then we recommend that you strictly follow the image that you previously prepared. In order for the head to be truly symmetrical, we recommend that you find the center. To do this, you need to draw two perpendicular lines and their intersection will become the center of the face. Drawing a head is not the most difficult thing. The real challenge will be drawing out the facial features. You need to understand that anime characters always have a small mouth and nose. You must take this into account. There are a few more features you should consider. How to draw an anime girl is a question that worries many.

How to draw a face in anime style.

We have already noted that the faces of anime characters are quite specific. If we talk about the structure of the body, especially of girls, it has several features. First of all, it's the chest. It is almost always large and stands out compared to the limbs. As for the legs, they are always long and slender. Pay attention to your clothes too. It may be different. Usually this is a skirt and blouse. Sometimes anime girls are depicted wearing pants. It is important to understand that the anime style must be fully displayed. You must try and make every effort to ensure that your drawing resembles a frame from a cartoon. We are ready to tell you a few secrets that will help you create a real masterpiece.

You partially know how to draw anime with a pencil step by step. How can you not experienced artist, you can make several mistakes that can ruin the entire composition. The first thing worth noting is that you should not include an overly complex composition. You need to distribute your forces correctly. Don't take on a painting that has too many complex and small elements, which require detailed drawing. There are drawn anime pictures on the Internet.

You can choose one of them. We would also like to recommend that you immediately think through the entire composition. The most difficult thing you have to do is learn how to correctly distribute the light spots. It is important to understand that playing with shades and light are key skills in artistic arts. It is also worth noting that today you can learn to control light spots using a simple but high-quality eraser. So, we advise you to make a few main accents in your drawing. It is very important. Then your character will seem more realistic, and you will be able to portray him correctly.

How to draw anime character legs.

Drawn anime pictures can be an excellent example for drawing. With their help, you can easily learn to hone your skills and develop concentration. It is also worth considering that when you draw you need to be in one place. This way your attention will be concentrated and not scattered. Drawing anime is not difficult if you take into account all the nuances and are willing to spend time on this activity. Difficult to draw very quickly beautiful drawing in anime style. You already know how to draw an anime girl step by step. It remains only to point out a few points.

It is also worth noting that anime is a special niche not only of animation, but also of art in general. You must take this into account. It can also be noted that when depicting an anime character, his mood and character are often taken into account. Anger and love should be reflected correctly on his face. It is also worth noting that the eyes should be drawn very clearly. Only in this case will you be able to fully complete the task. Now you know exactly how to draw an anime girl with a pencil. We have revealed to you all the secrets of drawing with a simple pencil, and now you can easily portray any anime character. We wish you success in your creativity.