Anime Art – Basics
Manga, which originated in ancient Japan, remains popular today, presenting myths and critical topics in a comic book format. The word “manga” combines “man” (whimsical) and “ga” (paintings), translating to humorous drawings or pictures. This guide provides essential steps to create your own anime world.
Basic Shapes
Basic shapes are fundamental for learning to draw. Use your whole arm to draw circles, utilizing your shoulder instead of your wrist. Practice drawing these shapes:
- Square
- Circle
- Rectangle
- Triangle
- Cylinder
Practical Tips
Practice drawing all types of lines: straight, curved, varying lengths, and thicknesses.
A stable, smooth line makes your drawings look polished.
Drawing Ahead
Start with a pencil sketch. When satisfied, use an Indian PITT S ink artist pen and erase pencil lines.
Steps for Drawing a Face:
Draw a circle divided into four sections with horizontal and vertical lines.
Surround the circle with a square to guide different facial feature placements.
Add a triangle pointing downwards for the chin and erase its lower end to shape it.
Connect the chin to the circle with angled lines for cheek edges.
Creating Emotions
Use different eye shapes and add eyebrows to convey emotions:
- Fun/Laughter: Half-circle for an open mouth, eyebrows upside down, closed eyes as arcs.
- Disappointment: Small arcs for eyes, V-shaped raised eyebrows, lip squiggle.
- Anger: Thick V-shaped eyebrows, rectangle for mouth, horizontal line for teeth.
- Sadness/Crying: Raised eyebrows, eyes as arcs, add tears.
- Shocked: Wide-open eyes, large circle for mouth.
Body Painting: Torso
The body can be formed with triangles, cylinders, short cylinders, and ovals.
For males, use broader shapes; for females, narrower shoulders and wider hips.
Hand and Head Painting
- Hand: Draw the palm as a trapezoid, add cylinders for fingers.
- Head: Small cylinder for the neck, add the head.
Arms and Legs
- Arms: Ovals at shoulders, tapered cylinders for arms, oval for elbow, wrist, and hand.
- Legs: Cylinders for upper and lower legs, ovals for knees, triangle for foot.
The Bodies are Moving
Bodies are dynamic, with short lines indicating movement.
Use stencils for lines showing momentum, speed, and energy.
Light and Shadow
Light and shadow add depth. Choose a light source and draw lines to indicate illumination and shading.
Shadows are darker when the light is close and softer when it’s far.
Clothes
Clothes and accessories add personality. Items like bows, caps, and jewelry define characters.
Flowing hair or striped clothes emphasize movement.
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