15 Cool Anime Character Drawing Ideas For many beginners, anime drawings might seem daunting. However, I’m here to assure you that’s not the case. Most of the drawings I’m sharing are quite beginner-friendly. These references are perfect for anyone looking to improve their anime character drawing skills. Where possible, I’ve included links to the […]
How to Draw Anime & Manga Mouths – Side View As a professional anime artist who has refined my technique over years of character illustration, I’ve found that mastering the side view of anime mouths is essential for creating expressive, dynamic characters. While front-view expressions receive most of the attention in tutorials, side-view mouth drawings […]
How to Shade an Anime Face in Different Lighting Shade an Anime Face – This tutorial provides a detailed guide on shading an anime or manga-style face to depict various lighting conditions. Anime and manga often use “Cel” shading, a technique that creates distinct areas of light and shadow without gradients. Cel shading is efficient […]
Mastering Anime Arms: A Professional Artist’s Guide As an artist who’s dedicated years to perfecting the craft of anime illustration, I’ve found that drawing arms can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging aspects of character design. Today, I’m sharing my personal techniques for creating expressive, anatomically balanced anime and manga-style arms that will […]
How to Draw Anime Weather (Snow, Rain & Wind) Tutorial Draw Anime Weather – This tutorial provides a detailed guide on how to draw various weather effects in anime and manga styles, specifically focusing on snow, rain, and wind. Weather plays a crucial role in storytelling, setting the mood and enhancing the atmosphere in scenes. […]
How to Shade Anime Hair Step by Step Shade Anime Hair – This tutorial teaches the basics of shading anime and manga hair with step-by-step examples of twelve different hairstyles. Understanding how to shade anime hair adds depth and dimension to your characters, enhancing their overall appearance. Understanding Anime Hair Before diving into the examples, […]
How to Draw Anime Poses Step by Step Draw Anime Poses – This guide describes the basics of drawing various anime poses. The instructions apply to both anime and manga styles, as well as traditional art forms. Drawing anime characters in dynamic poses can be challenging, but using a simplified “mannequin” approach can help you […]
How to Draw Freckles on Anime Faces Draw Freckles on Anime Faces This brief tutorial demonstrates different methods to draw freckles on anime characters. Freckles can give an anime or manga character a unique and distinct appearance, often associated with mild or shy personalities. Understanding Anime Freckles Anime freckles are typically stylized rather than realistic. […]