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Drawing hair can be one of the most difficult parts of drawing an anime/manga character, it can be used to change the look and personality of a character. This tutorial is a bit like a guide to numerous styles and looks!
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When I draw the hair, I start with the hair around the face. This creates the foundation for the rest of the hair, and is pretty important because - it creates the face. There are many types and styles, with or without tips, streaming down the face or tucked away. The strands of hair are very important (because this is how hair grows, they should be drawn in one direction), I almost always start at the roots and top of the head and then draw down, ending at the base of the head at the back. In the picture there are several basic varieties, and from them you can create hundreds of hairstyles (men and women).
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I decided to work with the first example for this step and draw the woman's hairstyle. After drawing the bangs, you can start creating the rest of the hair. You can draw the hairstyle you like, but I will work with the hairstyle half ponytail and half loose. I start by drawing the hair which is pulled back in a ponytail from the edge line to the back of the head. Since there is a lot of hair, I used more lines to emphasize this. Then I move on to drawing the top of the tail. I added small details, short strands to make the tail livelier and show the hierarchy of hair length. Finally, I add hair that flows down, hanging over her shoulders. Remember, hair is not heavy, but also weightless!
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A guy's hair can change his personality. Long flowing hair can make him seem more feminine, emotional, or carefree. Whereas, short hair or very slicked back hair can make a guy seem more masculine, serious, or irritable. Here is an example of a hairstyle with smooth medium length hair. It doesn't matter if you draw long or short hair, follow the same rules, starting from the face and draw with strands that the hair grows. If you find it difficult to draw hairstyles, study your own, friend/girlfriends, friends, or in magazines (no excuses, do your homework ^ _ ^)
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Hairstyle elements:
Now that you know how to draw a hairstyle in general, I'll show you how to draw the elements in more detail!
1. This is wavy hair, pretty normal. Often people have short hair that starts to curl, but as the length increases, the weight of the hair straightens the curls. Add a little detail on the inside of the waves to create more realistic hair!
2. Curly hair is perhaps the most difficult to draw because of the details. It takes a little practice in drawing curls, it's worth it. Add small curly strands at the base for a cute yet realistic effect.
3. Wavy but wilder. Draw the strands in different directions to give the style a messy messy look.
4. Straight hair, typical of Asian people, is also found in many cultures. There are - layered and "smooth edges", the first have a soft end, the second - straight hair that has been cut across. They basically look the same, but look different.
5. This is short hair strands, combining all styles, wavy or spiky. There are also little curls on short curly hair.
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The pattern of braided hair is also difficult to depict, here are a few examples.
1. This is an ordinary braid, of 3 strands. First draw from the top (As always) and slowly down, interlacing the strands. Draw the lines of the main strand of the one closest to you more naturally, and as you draw, just follow the arrows! Simple, huh?
2. Twisted hair. Most people do not perceive this hair style properly, but in the Illustrations it looks spectacular. Draw the main lines of the section first, then go back and close the gaps on the other side. Because it's easier than a regular braid, you can use it instead of a regular braid and it will look just as effective!
3. Bundles. They can be made without fully pulling the ponytail through the hair tie. Others do it by wrapping their entire hair in a bun and then securing it with hairpins. Remember that hair has structure, so don't draw a flat round ball!
4. Tails! The first example is wavy hair and a little layered. Some of the upper hairs do not reach the ends of other, longer ones. Long and straight hair is the next example, you can also twist the strands. The braid again, this is what it looks like when it starts in a ponytail. Finally a rat tail. It happens more with anime guys! Don't forget that when the hair is not braided it is long, then when it is tied it becomes shorter, and then when it is braided it becomes even shorter. Keep this in mind when drawing ^_^
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Here are some good examples of how different styles of hair sit, look, completely different styles, but very similar hairstyle. I also drew examples for blowing wavy/curly and straight hair from sudden wind. With wavy hair it will be harder and messier than with straight hair, but both will have flying strands of hair ^ _ ^
Now it's up to you! remember, the more practice you get, the better you will draw (and the crazier hair styles!) it will be easier to plan out the hair, the skill will come to you gradually, and there is no need to be upset if the first time it doesn’t work out. If you don't have an idea, then play with your own hair or friends, look in magazines and on the internet, you will get inspired in no time!
Each time you draw a head, you need to start with a circle and intersecting lines through the center. This part is always the same, and the rest of the face is built depending on the desired type (style). Next, we'll take a look at a few different face types in anime.
In all these drawings, it's not just that "the eyes get bigger." They get bigger, of course, but the nose and mouth don't change either.
realistic type
This type of facial construction is so close to true human anatomy that it almost doesn't look like an anime style. On a real human face, the eyes are much smaller, and the nose and mouth are much more prominent. The ears are at eye level.
cartoon type
We reach the extreme range here, but do not exceed the limit. This style is more suited to the genre of romance (shojo), where expressive eyes are what you need. If you look closely at the sketch on the left, you will find that the eyebrows are very high on this head.
Very cartoon type
With this approach, the enlarged eyes lead to a different relationship with the rest of the facial features, and the ears are now aligned with the nose.I can't express in words how important it is to repeat this balance if you want to paint in this style. Anime and manga fans are a picky bunch. If you draw the proportions wrong, they will see it and let you know!
a little cartoony
You can see this facial construction in the manga when the hero is action oriented. The eyes become larger, while the nose and mouth become less detailed. However, the distance between the eyes and the tip of the nose is still quite close to real anatomy.
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. It 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.
The Japanese style of drawing - anime - is very popular among adults and children. Many would like to master this technique.
A lot of manuals and tutorials have been released on this topic, aimed at achieving a single goal - to gradually teach a person to correctly draw, first with a pencil, then with paints.
Anime art originated in Japan in the late sixties of the last century and was originally used exclusively in animation.
With the introduction of modern technology, it has become possible to quickly and easily create a computer graphic image, but there are still fans of the man-made genre.
Consider how to learn how to draw this or that drawing in anime style from scratch.
How to learn to draw in anime style from scratch?
A heavy and intricate drawing with a detailed analysis turns out to be quite simple.
To master the technique of Japanese drawing, you should be patient, show perseverance and, following the methodology in the manual, gradually master the implementation of anime from scratch.
First you need to prepare and familiarize yourself with some of the requirements given in the table below:
- His applied with a sharpened pencil, correctly shading.
- First stage- drawing a contour. To do this, you can initially use a ruler or a student's notebook, making sketches in the cells.
- Selected the details of the picture are depicted close to each other, otherwise there will be no integrity.
- Hatching is performed at a minimum distance of lines, avoiding deviations from parallelism.
- Shadows Apply by rubbing the crumbled lead with toilet paper or a dry finger.
- Carefully work with an eraser, using only a soft one. It should be remembered that it is impossible to draw a beautiful pattern on a damaged paper surface.
- To remove extra strokes or reduce the shadows of the picture, use a special erasing mass that looks like plasticine.
She can easily cope with the task. If you don't have one, you can use breadcrumbs.
Having familiarized ourselves with the main rules of anime technique, we proceed to the drawing itself. You should not immediately take on the implementation of a complex composition. You should always start with the simplest.
The main thing is to place your hand correctly and learn how to perform simple figures.
Gradually, an understanding of the drawing technique will come, a hand will fill up and it will be possible to try more complicated elements: fairy-tale characters (in full face or profile), nature, cars.
Lastly, having honed their skills, they begin to depict portraits of people. This is a very difficult task, especially if you want to express human emotions with a kiss, anger, joy and other feelings and states.
How to draw an anime face beautifully?
Beautifully depicting a person's face is not an easy task, but strictly adhering to the guide below, it will become simple and enjoyable.
Step-by-step instructions for drawing a human face:
- compass draw a circle - this will be the head.
- Received the circle is divided vertically in half.
- Located center and a vertical marking center line is drawn.
- Every the resulting vertical section is also divided by segments.
- Total: three vertical lines. They are necessary to correctly draw the eyes, hair and forehead.
- Let's get started to face painting.
To do this, we need to extend our circle two-thirds down, drawing vertical lines on the lower segment on both sides to a height equal to the declared length.
The middle vertical line should be extended to the end of the segment.
- Received we divide the segments vertically: the first is the final lower point of the circle, the second is the end of the declared markup, in the middle is the axial one.
- On these areas will be the nose and lips of a person.
- Getting Started to face shapes. The type of character depends on how we display them.
To do this, starting from the bottom horizontal line of the circle, we lay two vertical lines at an angle, converging at the bottom point of the middle vertical line, depicting the letter V.
- Before, As you begin to draw the eyes, you need to make sure that they are evenly spaced on the face.
The eyes may be wide open, or depicted as a curved line. There are countless options for depicting eyes, exactly as well as ways to perform.
- In the bottom branch of the circle draw the nose. Its shape depends on which character we will portray. The main thing is to do it symmetrically to the central vertical axis.
- Mouth and lips are applied strictly under the nose, without getting out of the resulting letter V.
- Next cheeks are depicted in stages. It depends on how they are drawn whether the character will be thin or fat.
They are performed symmetrically to the center line from the bottom corner to the beginning of the lines adjacent to the circle.
- Ears character are located in the upper parts of the rectangle adjacent to the circle. They should be at eye level.
- Let's get started to the hair. They should start from the intersection of the upper horizontal line with the middle vertical (axial).
The hairstyle configuration is set depending on the type of character.
- Necessary pay attention to the eyes by drawing the iris, pupils and highlights, if the drawing requires it.
Anime is the creation of the soul. How you place the lines relative to each other, which bend you prefer, depends on the type of the resulting face and character in general.
How to draw an anime girl in full growth in stages?
If you decide to draw an anime girl in full growth, it should be borne in mind that the drawing should have a resemblance to a living person.
Therefore, the following sequence must be followed:
- First draw the collar line along with the spine, shoulders and legs. Here you can immediately decide whether the picture will be in dynamics, and decide on the pose.
- Further the skeleton is sketched in thin lines - this is a schematic image with circles at the locations of the joints and other parts of the body.
- Head. We draw it, as mentioned above. But you need to remember that the facial features in the figure should be expressive, the eyes should be large.
- Hair. Any hairstyle is chosen and performed according to the previously specified rules.
- schematic the image is outlined with real forms, but do not forget that girls have more grace than guys, so a slender waist and lush hips are displayed.
Particular attention is paid to the chest - it should look as natural as possible.
- Selected clothes - it can be a beautiful dress or a slim suit, the choice is yours.
- limbs Girls are always thinner than men. It should be remembered that arms and legs cannot be perfectly even - bends must be made.
- Image stop and hands. Don't forget to highlight the elbow and wrist joints.
- Auxiliary the lines are erased - this is the completion of the work.
How to draw anime animals with a pencil?
Anime is a universal drawing technique. Having learned to depict one thing and having mastered the technique, you can draw anything.
It is especially interesting to teach children this technique using the example of drawing various fairy-tale characters and animals:
- wolf.
- Dogs.
- Pony.
- Angel.
- Foxes, etc.
Let's analyze this drawing technique with a simple pencil for beginners using the example of a cat:
- First you need to draw a large oval - this will be the head of the animal. It is marked according to the same principle as for a person, with auxiliary lines, with ears, eyes, nose, mouth.
- Next, a smaller oval is drawn, directly intersecting with a large one in the neck area - this is the body. Legs and tail come out.
- It must be remembered that the cat's eyes are large and are located symmetrically to the center line; in the middle of it, a little lower, a round nose is drawn, the ears are made beyond the upper border of the oval and have a pointed shape.
- It remains to decorate the resulting kitten with a luxurious mustache, fluffy hair, complementing the drawing with bright colors.
Any drawing, and especially anime, is an exciting pastime not only for children, but also for adults. Learn, draw and have fun.
Useful video
Japan is a country of high development and advanced technologies. It has a lot of merit - advanced technology, strong 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 tells how easy it is to learn how to create anime.
- First, the selection of tools is carried out, that is, stylus and pencils with different levels of density. Such tools are sold in a wooden base or as rods installed in various mechanical bases.
- Another possible tool is graphic sticks with a special layer. They help you dynamically sketch and shade large areas.
- An eraser is needed, preferably a low-density option. Rigid remove the surface layers of paper. To reduce the likelihood of such a nuisance to zero, it is better to apply subtle features.
- How to draw anime with a pencil - use a sharpened one. That is, you will need a good pencil sharpener. It is more efficient to sharpen it with a knife.
- To apply hatching 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 choose individually the easiest and fastest way.
- You should start by drawing outline drawings. At the first stage, several works are linearly applied, then shadows are added in the right places. These actions allow you to create a quick sketch. With the acquisition of experience, the hand will become harder and it will be possible to easily create complex light and shade drawings.
- A more difficult stage is the development of hatching. Each element should be located as close as possible to the next, otherwise the picture 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 eraser that easily erases a pencil will come to the rescue. It is necessary to ensure that the layer of paper is not removed, otherwise this part will be smeared, it is difficult to correctly lay a layer of graphite on damaged paper.
- To remove a large area of the drawing or slightly reduce the tone, they will use a mass similar to plasticine, which easily absorbs pencil sketches. Or you can take an ordinary bread crumb.
For beginners, complex motifs with a lot of details will be overwhelming work. It is recommended to start with the image of simple objects. The video below will demonstrate this process.
Gradually, you can complicate the task and depict complex plots. Drawing people is the most difficult process that should be started with some skills. 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. For example, the technique of gradually drawing the image of a boy will be described. The Japanese technique for depicting people differs from the standard one in terms of the type of depiction of facial details. The contours of the face are applied figuratively, the eyes on it are large and expressive, it is easy to depict them.
- Primary contours are applied. They are placed correctly and then the basic contours of the boy are applied. To make it easier to draw, the primary contour is represented by rectangular figures. An important condition is compliance with proportions.
- Draw the head. Depict the rectangles of the head and neck. 2 arcs lead from the neck - shoulders. Then they draw a line of hands with circles in the middle - elbows. The image of hands is facilitated if rectangles and lines are used for this.
- Face drawing. This is a standard rectangle assimilated to a triangle. The figures are applied together, then the line between them is removed. It turns out an image of 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. Extra lines are erased with an eraser, the picture is filled with details. With the help of the initial lines, they 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. They are outlined according to the contours drawn initially. Draw the legs. The successful completion of the process is considered the correct proportions of the body.
- Working out the main details. At the final stage, they work on the main details, which include the eyes and other parts of the face. The eyes are 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, and completing work on the hair.
- Coloring. Color drawings are made contrasting and colorful, our drawing is created with 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 anime style and it's fun, you can build a good career on creating cartoons.
Step-by-step instructions for drawing eyes
The most difficult thing is to draw the eyes, it is they who “make” the whole face of the hero. Therefore, an entire chapter is devoted to this stage.
- Eyes create a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. First, the eyelid arcs are drawn, then two guide lines are drawn, they must intersect. These lines are optimally depicted as slightly curved, their thickness is minimal.
- The iris represents a large area of the eye. The eyes are oval. Their size shows the feelings of the character. The pupil stands out only after the glare is drawn.
- Often a glare is present in a single version, you can depict several small ones, placing them on different sides. The brightness of the eye is given 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 depicted necessarily, 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 an exact semicircle.
- Eyelashes are depicted as an arrow, bent to the top or bottom, this will determine the shape. When drawing several cilia, large ones are depicted on the upper eyelid, and small ones below.
Life is added to the eyes with oval highlights along the edge. Glare is drawn horizontally or vertically. To highlight the main highlight, another triangular one is drawn with an angle directed to the center. Sometimes they use round highlights, as primary or secondary.
How to draw a body
- It is necessary to study the parameters of the human body and the manner of its depiction in the anime style. These pictures often have the wrong proportions.
- The female figures in the anime are elongated, with long thin lower limbs and very narrow waists. Men's - broad shoulders. The parameter of the head does not always fit the body, in many respects this determines the attractiveness of the characters.
- First, they mark with two points, connect them with a vertical line - this is the center. The upper and lower lines are drawn, the center is divided 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 understand exactly how to draw anime in stages, you need to gain experience and work on your skills.
History of anime
The art of anime 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 celluloid tape, it shows 15 consecutive pictures, where the boy draws hieroglyphs, and then turns and bows.
This discovery made popular short animated cartoons up to 15 minutes long. Now films are created on computers, but there are masters who do everything by hand.
Anime comes in different genres. There are works with very high graphics and for different age groups of viewers. There are fascinating stories with an unexpected denouement and development of events.
