How to Draw Anime

Anime is a Japanese animation style which can either be created on computers or by hand. The word originates in the Japanese pronunciation of the word for animation.

This page is an introduction on how to draw anime. Anime does not have a specific definition and there are sometimes disagreements on which works can be considered anime.

While anime works share specific characteristics, not all of them will follow the traditional style of anime in all aspects. This page will take you through the steps of drawing traditional anime-style images.

Pencils

• Nr 2 Pencil: The #2 or HB pencil.You should know it because it's on of the commonest pencils.
• 2b Pencil or softer: This kind of pencils are darker on the page and more usefull to add strength to your line work. Pay more attention if you use pencils with softer leads because they smear more.
• Clutch Pencil: It could more consistent than others .While wood-cased pencils change dimensions as you use them Clutch pencils mantain a costant weight and size.

Eraser

• Art gum eraser could erase large spaces without damage paper.
• For very small areas and fine detail erasing you need a kneaded eraser. It absorbs graphite and doesn't scath paper.

Paper

• Copy paper: It can be found in 500 sheet ream . Copy paper is very thin and less erasable but it is one of the cheapest paper.
• Drawing paper and sketchpads: can be found in various dimensions and priced by number of pages and paper quality (usually brightness and weight). Drawing paper is more expensive but its better, it is more resilient and it can be found in different degrees of smoothness (tooth). Fine-toothed paper is indicated for cleaner drawing, you should use that.

Standard Ruler

• A 12" ruler is recommendend for small painting that require precise right lines.

• The main thing that defines anime is the appearance of the characters. Anime can picture many different scenarios, topics, themes and locations, but most anime characters share similar characteristics. Not all of them will conform to all typical features as there is always room for creativity in art.

1. Anime characters often have exaggerated features and dramatic face expressions.
2. They often have large eyes.
3. They are often also pictured with large hair.
4. Many anima characters have distorted body proportions such as a large head or an unusually tall body. Male heroes in anime are sometimes pictured with exaggerated body proportions such as large arms and legs.
5. Many have egg shaped faces.
6. They often have creative and colorful hairstyles.

• It's time to start drawing.

1. Draw the face first; for a traditional style, use an egg shaped face.
2. Sketch a cross onto the face to use as a supporting line (it will later be erased). The intersection on the egg will depend party on to which direction the character is facing and looking.
3. Add hair.
4. Draw the eyes. They should be at a height slightly above the intersection of the cross.
5. Add the nose on the intersection of the cross.
6. Add the mouth.
7. Draw the body of the character.
8. Draw the scene.

• There are a variety of techniques that are helpful in any type of drawing.

1. Using professional drawing tools, such as pens and sketch paper, will make your drawing last longer and can provide better results, but will be more expensive.
2. Make sure you have an eraser at hand.
3. Use supporting lines and shapes when drawing. These are lightly drawn and later erased. It's much easier to draw if you use blocks, circles, lines and other supporting shapes.

• Drawing anime requires both knowledge of typical anime characteristics and general drawing techniques. Study both before you start drawing.
  So I also suggest you to keep reading or watch some videos online about it.. and do practice! see below and of course: I wish you succes!

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• Introduction
• Step 1: Characters
• Step 2: Drawing
• Step 3: Techniques
• How to Draw an Anime Face Video
• Conclusion