Anime art has become very popular all over the world today. More and more new anime films and series are released on the screens with enviable regularity. Many artists have appeared who devote their work, in whole or in part, to the famous heroes of this genre and plots. In this regard, many people want to learn how to draw such characters on their own. Next you can see step by step pencil lesson for beginners, which will help you get acquainted with the basics of drawing anime, after which it will be much easier for you to portray other characters in animated films.
A step-by-step lesson in drawing an anime girl with a pencil
1. Pencils that we will need in the drawing process. It is worth paying your attention that if you do not want to paint over the drawing with color, then you can use simple pencils of varying degrees of hardness and softness.
2. Draw the outline of the head. Pay attention to the characteristic features of the anime girl's head.
3. We continue to designate the main contours of our drawing. At this stage, draw the lower part of the girl to the waist. In addition, on the head we draw two curved lines - the eyes will be located here.
4. At this stage, draw the hair.
5. We designate facial features. Particular attention should be paid here. In anime girls, the eyes are very often large, wide, round, slightly disproportionate when compared with the classic depiction of human facial features. This is the special charm of these characters, their peculiarity and recognition. We also draw eyebrows. We mark the nose with a small tick. Curved downward line - lips.
6. We draw the details of the girl's dress - a pea pattern and a bow on the chest.
8. Here we paint over the dress and hands.
9. Since the lines and strokes turned out to be poorly distinguishable during painting, here we take a dark pencil and draw them again to emphasize the details of the face and clothing.
Here we will teach you how to draw one of the anime girl options step by step. It will be a beautiful young girl, depicted from the waist up in the style of a Japanese anime cartoon. Anime are drawings made in the style of Japanese animation. Usually their characters are not as funny as in cartoons for young children. They have features of more adult children - teenagers. Anime characters are expressive, with well-formed figures, usually with large eyes. Cartoons made in anime style are intended for teenagers and older young people. Many cartoons in the style of Japanese animation have been created. Their whole series on different topics. But the main rules of character design remain unchanged.
Stage 1. At the top of the sheet we will draw the girl's face. To do this, we build an elongated oval, inside which we draw three horizontal and two vertical lines. Using the oval, let's start outlining the contours of the anime girl's face. We draw a gentle chin, a big forehead, a neat ear. From the face below, two lines - the neck.
Stage 2. Draw the eyes on the line. First, the contours of the eyes with the designation of the upper eyelids. Then we refine the upper eyelids and draw eyelashes. Then the lower eyelids and the eyeballs themselves in the form of circles.
Stage 3. We finish the pupils. On the upper horizontal line, draw thin eyebrows in the form of raised wavy lines. Between the two vertical lines we add a nose, and a little lower we denote a pleasant mouth.
Stage 4. We show the lines of the auricles, on the face of the girl there are freckles in the form of dots. In the ears we draw long earrings: chains with a cross at the end. Add hair on the girl's head. These are beautiful curls that develop in different directions.
Stage 5. Add lines of curls, make beautiful curls and draw another thick braid almost to the waist.
Stage 6. We darken the hair, highlighting the strands with colors paler and darker.
Stage 7. On the head of the girl - the heroine of the cartoon based on Japanese animation, we depict a cowboy hat with a high bottom and wide brim. A kind of cutout on the front of the hat field. We draw the lines of the shoulders, the collar of the shirt.
Stage 8. Now, along the additional lines, draw the lines of the body and arms.
Stage 9. Add lines to the clothes. We draw dots on the hat and, as it were, repeat the contour of the hat along the brim and bottom. We make an inscription on the T-shirt. We draw a chain with a pendant. We decorate the skirt with patterns.
Stage 10. All lines that are unnecessary to us will be gradually erased during all stages. We leave only the drawing itself, while in black and white.
Step 11. See how we colored our anime girl. We advise you to do the same to get a beautiful view. The girl is painted in very delicate soft colors. Her eyes are sky blue with bright highlights, her hair is coffee-colored, her hat and T-shirt are snow-white (do not forget about the play of light and shadow), the skirt below is in yellow patterns. The result was an anime girl in the style of American cowboys.
In recent years, anime cartoons have become quite popular not only among children, but also among adults. Everyone has their favorite characters, and many try to copy them by depicting them on their own. How to draw anime with a pencil step by step? This is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
Anime technique
Anime refers to a special technique of Japanese drawings, which are performed with a pencil. This picture has several differences from other genres. First of all, this applies to the image of the face and eyes. There are several types of anime. For example, manga or comics.
Anime cartoons attract the attention of many viewers not only with the originality of the drawing, but also with the meaning of their plot. Often this is what causes the question among fans: “How to draw anime with a pencil?”
The image of anime cartoon characters is quite an exciting thing. Even if you only use a pencil. Depicting facial details is a simple task. So, let's look at a simple way of how to draw an anime with a pencil in stages.
Action algorithm
To achieve accuracy and the desired quality of the drawing, it is necessary to adhere to a certain order of execution. Now it will become clear to you how to draw anime. Follow the instructions step by step.
1. It must be remembered that all the characters of such cartoons are characterized by some universal details: huge eyes and small mouths. Noses are usually indicated schematically. Some characters have disproportionately long legs.
2. Prepare necessary supplies. You will need an ordinary album. The paper should be thick, and the pencil should be soft. It is recommended to sharpen it with a knife - the sharpener will not be able to properly cut the end of the stylus for more convenient drawing, as thin lines will need to be sketched. Hatching is also easier to apply if the pencil is sharpened at an angle.
3. Application of preparatory markings. A line is drawn from top to bottom in the central part of the sheet - this is the designation of the growth of the future anime hero. We divide the straight line into six identical segments. The first part from above is reserved for the head. Three segments from the bottom remain for the legs. Shoulders, pelvis are indicated. Then you need to outline the remaining contours of the body. Schematically depict the character's hands.
4. In the place where the head should be, draw an oval and divide it into two even parts using a thin horizontal line. On it we mark two points that serve as the centers of the eyes. We make two transverse strokes (lower eyelids).
5. In accordance with the lower eyelids, draw the upper lines. Then we perform the irises and pupils. This is not difficult. Please note that the pupils and irises in anime drawings do not have the correct round shape. In most cases, they are extended from top to bottom. Then we outline thin eyebrows above the eyes.
6. In the central part of the face, draw the nose. Most often it is depicted as small and not detailed. We outline the ears. We draw a small mouth - we draw a small horizontal stroke just below the nose. You can depict lips, but this is optional.
7. The hairline is located high, at a considerable distance from the eyes. It is recommended to draw strands in separate curls. Draw the character's hairstyle in accordance with his character. It can be neat or messy, simple or elaborate. The main thing is to give freedom to imagination.
8. The contours of the character's figure are drawn. This stage of the drawing is similar to the depiction of human bodies in the classical genres of drawing.
9. We erase extra extra lines with an elastic band and color the drawing. He's ready! So we have determined how to draw an anime with a pencil in stages.
Character image
Quite often, the main characters of anime cartoons are girls. They are amazingly beautiful, and many want to learn how to portray them. Let's move on to how to draw an anime girl in stages.
anime girl
Sketching the character's face. We start by drawing a circle. Then we split it in half. If the girl in the figure is shown in half a turn, then the face is divided into two uneven parts. You can make a bias, as if the heroine lowered her eyes. It all depends on imagination and desire. Another circle is drawn, which will serve as the basis for the character's head. The chin is marked under the first circle, then you need to mark the points of the cheekbones and outline the shape of the girl's face. We designate the contours of the mouth, nose and eyes. Let's move on to the hair. Pay attention to the girl's hairstyle: her hair is gathered or loose, perhaps a braid is braided, or curls are laid in an intricate high hairstyle. Pay attention to all the necessary details. Don't forget to sketch out the outlines of the ears.
Eyes are a special nuance in anime pictures. They are usually large in size compared to classical drawings. The eyes should be large and expressive. Let's move on to the proportions of the nose. He is usually not detailed in anime drawings, so it is not difficult to depict him.
When the base of the character is ready, you can draw contours, add hair details, and draw shadows on the face. We draw the eyes so that the main emphasis is placed on them. You can depict only the face or draw a girl in full growth. The choice is yours.
Application of skills
Now you know how to draw an anime girl. Then you can start depicting plots with several characters. Now you can draw various moments from anime series. In this case, it will be necessary to depict not only the character, but also the environment, the background. The upside is that it will help you learn how to portray different kinds of emotions. It's no secret that anime drawings very accurately and quite original convey the feelings and mood of the characters.
Additional benefits of the lesson
Recently, anime drawing contests have become popular. Some artists even arrange exhibitions.
So learning several ways of how to draw an anime with a pencil in stages will be quite useful. This can bring not only pleasure, but also profit.
First, let's get a little acquainted with the drawing style itself.
Where do you think the first anime was filmed? I think most of you guessed it, it's naturally Japan (1917). It is clear that at first they were quite far from those we are looking at now.
How to draw anime?
The first thing that catches your eye is this is anime drawing style. Emotions are quite expressive, since there are many ways, gestures, to convey the character and mood of the characters.
In order to learn how to draw anime, you have to understand what features they have and how they are characteristic.
Features of Drawing Anime Characters
1. Eyes- this is the first dignity of the characters from the anime. Large, very bright, with detailed highlights, there are even several levels and types of highlights. And closed eyes can be drawn quite simply, with just a few lines.
2. Face- nose and mouth, cheekbones are not given much attention. They are drawn with very thin lines of small size.
3. fantasies- in anime, characters can not always be realistic, hair of different colors is possible in them (up to red, green, blue, etc.), cat ears and much more.
4. Building a body- since there is no concept of realism in anime, choose the standards and proportions of the character yourself. When drawing a tiny "" (such a cute little anime character) use the simplest drawing technique. This style is suitable for beginners and we will analyze it a little later.
Although personally I saw very traced and detailed drawings of Chibi.
5. Draw a face- which is based on an oval. We will discuss this topic a little later, since at the moment I, alas, have not prepared it yet. The face is characterized by large eyes. Draw anime lips and mouth, usually the mouth is small (depending on emotions). The face is based on an oval and it’s worth starting to draw just from the oval.
6. Draw hair- hair should not be drawn in small sections, but it is advisable to outline the whole mass at once, but do not forget that they do not go in a piece, but in strands!
7. Draw clothes- there is already no limit to fantasy. Anything can be: from a simple school uniform to a costume, for example, a cat.
Section topics:
To know how to draw a girl with a pencil, it is not necessary to study art and be an artist. Any beginner can try his hand. It is enough to stock up on perseverance and gradually master some skills. It is important to remember the aspects described below.
What materials are needed
Before starting the lesson, novice creators should stock up on materials such as:
You should not save on basic drawing materials, even if we are talking about a novice amateur. Poor quality materials can discourage interest in drawing and complicate the first steps in art. For beginners, the best choice would be products of the middle price category.
The proportions of the female body
The proportions of the female body differ from the male in some ways. In addition, at different times, different proportions were taken as the standard of beauty in the visual arts. 
In our time, the following parameters of the female body are relevant for drawing:
- To measure height, you need to calculate the height of a woman's head and multiply this parameter by 7-8.5 times. It is useful to know that a person's height is divided exactly in half at the point of the pubic articulation.
- To calculate the width of the shoulders, an average of 1.5 head heights is required.
- The width of the pelvic bone is directly proportional to the width of her shoulder, and the height of the pelvis in a woman is slightly lower than the height of her head.
- The waist is on average equal to 1 head height.
- To calculate the height between the base of the chest and the hip joint, you should divide the height of the head in half.
Axes and proportions of the face
Not everyone knows the tricks of how to draw a girl with a pencil. It is easy to explain this process step by step for beginners.
It is enough to know about the following proportions of facial features and about the universal axes on which you can rely in the process of building a face:
Face Drawing Scheme
Scheme:
How to draw a girl in profile
When wondering how to draw a girl with a pencil in stages for beginners, the answer must be sought in the same measurements and center lines as when drawing in full face. You should start drawing by drawing auxiliary lines in the form of a square. Its height should be 1/8 more than its width. All the main axes must be transferred to it, as if a full face was inscribed in it. 
Then, one should inscribe an inclined egg-shaped oval in a rectangle between the axis on which the tip of the nose is located and the top of the entire square. This oval helps build the correct shape of the skull, the back of the head and the forehead.
That part of the side of the skull that connects to the neck should be tilted down.
- From the top extreme point of the oval, you should start drawing the line of the forehead, eyebrows, nose, mouth and chin. In this case, it is necessary to focus on the auxiliary lines drawn. The most protruding point of the forehead, closer to the eyebrows, is in contact with the edge of the square.
- The eyes are located on their axis. On the face in profile, the eyes take the form of an arrowhead. The round iris becomes a thin, elongated oval with a pointed top and bottom.
- The tip of the nose will protrude slightly beyond the square. The depression of the bridge of the nose falls on the same axis on which the eyes are located.
- Lips on a face turned in profile will look protruding, especially the lower lip. The line where the lips meet goes slightly down from the lips. Even if a person smiles, the line goes straight at first, and then smoothly rounds up.
- The ears are C-shaped when viewed in profile. An arc runs along the edge of the ear - a thin cartilage. In addition, you should remember about the earlobe. When drawing a female face, the ears are often covered with hair.
How to draw a girl in full growth
When drawing a girl in stages with a pencil, it is extremely important for beginners to observe the proportions of the body, which were mentioned earlier. Only observance of proportions will help to avoid the image of an awkward, unrealistic body. 
To portray a girl in full growth, it is recommended to consider the following aspects:
- Image central axis. This axis coincides with the spine of the girl. At the initial level of drawing, it is recommended to draw a figure standing straight and level, in full face. Therefore, the central axis will also be straight.
- Torso. Schematically, it is recommended to depict it in the form of an inverted triangle. It should not be made too large or wide, as the female figure, on average, has more graceful shoulders and chest.
- Breast. To determine the correct location of the chest, another smaller one is entered into the triangle of the torso, pointing upwards. At its corners, you need to draw two identical circles, which are the chest.
- Hips. For the image of the hips, it is convenient to draw a circle, a small part of which goes to the lower corner of the triangle depicting the torso.
Using the received landmarks, you need to connect them with smooth, rounded lines. The figure should acquire the contours of the female body. Next, you need to draw the arms and legs. The length of the arms is just below the inguinal region.
Important points when drawing hair
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- When drawing hair, it is important to pay attention to how the light falls on them. As a rule, the roots of the hair are in the shade, and at some distance from them, a highlight is noticeable on the hair. It should be left unpainted, or just add a few strokes around the edges. Next, it is important to pay attention to how the hair lies in the strands. In the drawing, you should combine small strands into larger ones and depict a glare on them the way light falls. Also, it is necessary to highlight the darker, shady areas so that the drawing does not look flat.
- Hair lies on the head magnificently, covering part of the forehead and cheeks, ears. Depending on the structure of the hair (curly, straight), they can be more voluminous or vice versa, smooth. It is important to notice the direction in which the hair grows. to reflect them most realistically.
- There are a lot of hair on a person’s head, but you should not depict them all. It is only necessary to show their general texture. Pencils of various hardness are used for shading hair. For shady areas, take the softest pencil and stroke with pressure. Hard pencils are needed to mark the hairs in the lighter parts and highlights. It is important that the strokes are confident and long. To do this, it is recommended to rest the hand with a pencil on the elbow, and not on the wrist, and draw from the elbow.
Hair drawing step by step
Now we know how to draw a girl with a pencil.
Step by step for beginners, it’s really possible to master such a complex detail as hair:
How to draw a girl with long flowing hair
However, some distinguishing features should be taken into account:
How to draw a girl with short hair
Short hair in the process of drawing has several distinctive features:
How to draw a girl from the back
Many people do not know how to draw a girl with a pencil step by step. For beginners, it will be easy to master drawing a girl from the back.
This is a simpler option, where you will not need to depict her face, chest and other complex details.
However, drawing a girl from the back has its own nuances:
- Should indicate the width of the shoulders and back. The overall shape will resemble a triangle, however, it should not be too large or wide. Otherwise, the girl will look too strong and masculine.
- The spine runs vertically in the center of the back, which should be reflected as a few strokes.
- At the level where the arms are attached to the body, shoulder blades are visible on the back. They should not be made too explicit. But if the figure shows a slender girl, it is advisable to mark the shoulder blades with light strokes.
- Loose hair often covers the back and neck. Drawing a girl from the back is a good opportunity to depict beautiful curls scattered over her shoulders.
anime style
The anime style involves a stylized image of the figure and face of a girl. As a rule, anime characters have exaggeratedly large and round eyes on a small face, a small mouth and nose (which may be indicated by a dash or a dot). The arms and legs are thin and slender. The girl herself is most often petite and graceful, with a thin waist. The legs are exaggeratedly long. 
First you need to make a sketch, depict the head, facial features and hairstyle. Anime hairstyles suggest some carelessness and volume. Next, you should detail the sketch, adding details and paying attention to the location of the shadow and light in the drawing.
in a dress
A pencil drawing of a girl in a dress should begin with a phased sketch of the figure of a girl, as it were, without a dress. For beginners, this will help to correctly build her figure in clothes. It is advisable to take into account that clothing helps to hide those details that are poorly obtained. Therefore, it is important to choose a dress style that will cover the most complex elements of the pattern.
In addition, the style of the dress should fit the drawn girl and sit well on her.
When drawing a dress, it is important to consider the material from which it is intended to be made. Soft and delicate material will flow or fit the figure, dense will not deform along the lines of the girl's body. In addition, the direction and distribution of light should be considered in order to reflect soft lighting onto the fabric. So the picture will turn out more voluminous and naturalistic.
How to apply chiaroscuro with strokes
Hatching is an important element of drawing a girl with a pencil, and for beginners, first of all, it requires a step-by-step training. You need to learn how to apply strokes, changing the saturation from dark to light as softly as possible. The softer and smoother the transition, the better hatching is mastered. 
To draw a girl, one should take into account the rules for the construction and proportions of her body and face. In drawing, training and observation are important, which will help to depict what you want with the greatest accuracy.
Video: how to draw a girl with a pencil
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