I've made suggestions in this section, but feel free to use whatever materials you like. For single-layer coloring and blending illustrations like the ones in this book, I like to use a Canson XL Mix Media Sketchbook, a medium-weight paper that can be used with a variety of media.
ANIME BASICS
BODIES
When drawing the head, it is easier if you start with a circle first and then add the top and sides of the head and the chin. For the hands, there is the main part of the hand (palm), and each of the fingers is attached with joints.
FACIAL FEATURES
Top of the head
Highest point of the hairline 3. Top of the eye and ear
Chin
The shape of the eyelids can cover different amounts of the eye and also affect. Emphasizing the eyebrows and mouth, as well as the shape of the eyes, helps convey the expression.
HAIR
Since the hair is further apart in the back, you don't need to define individual strands. It should also be a shade darker than the hair in the front, as the light source will not hit it directly.
CLOTHES AND SHOES
There are also different types and intensities of wrinkles depending on the material of the fabric and how much it "hugs" the body. Here, the basic shape of the body of the coat is drawn before details such as sleeves and buttons are added.
ANIME TECHNIQUES
PENCIL SKETCHING AND SHADING
For more tips on pencil sketching, see this page, and for additional information on shading, see this page.
INKING LINE ART
ADDING BASE COLOR
SHADING
The colors opposite each other on the bike are complementary, meaning they are very different from each other and will really stand out when used together. Colors that are close together on the wheel have some similarities and look more unified when used together.
BLENDING
If you are blending a darker shade on a lighter base color, use the base color as the blender. If you have trouble blending with the brush because there is excess water, try blending with a cotton swab or paper towel.
MAKING A GRADIENT
FIXING MISTAKES
HAVE FUN AND STAY HEALTHY!
TUTORIALS: PENCIL SKETCHING
TIPS!
SAMMY
You can erase some guidelines while drawing the clothes if they get in the way. 5 Add shading and detail with the hatching technique to the underside of the hair and shirt and to the cheeks, eyes, headband, skirt and knee socks.
TAMMY
1 Using the pencil, draw the basic shapes of the head, neck and torso, adding guide lines if necessary. She is taking a step, so the arm that swings forward should be on the opposite side of the leg that steps forward. 5 Add shading and detail with the hatching technique to the bottom of the hair and skirt and to her bow clip, T-shirt and stockings.
When you need to color a smaller area with ink, use a 0.3mm or 0.5mm fineliner and create a barrier around the area as shown, so it is much easier not to "color outside the lines".
LUCY
1 Using the pencil, draw the basic shapes of the head and neck, and a large, inverted U-shape for the torso, adding guide lines as necessary. I marked an area at the bottom of the skirt with zigzag lines for a highlight. Using the pencil, draw the basic shapes of the head, neck and torso, adding guidelines as necessary.
Now refine the sketch and add more details to the hair, eyes and clothing, including the cat designs on the hoodie and sneakers, as well as the pleats on the sleeves where they go down into the pocket of the hoodie.
JULIE
2 Refine the shape of the head to define the profile of the nose and mouth area. Because her legs are bent this way, make sure you add the shape of the joints on the knees and the tops of the ankles. 6 Use your brush to color the bottom of the hair, shorts and sandals, but leave the stripes white.
Use the hatching technique to add shading to her partially hidden right arm and the back of the right thigh.
TUTORIALS: COLORING WITH COLORED PENCILS
I used Prismacolor colored pencils in the following drawings, but you can use any brand you like and replace the colors with similar ones. Many artists prefer to use tan paper when working with colored pencils because lighter colors show up better on it. All colored pencils erase to some extent with an eraser, but I don't recommend trying to erase them completely, as it is easy to smudge and the lines cannot be removed.
For example, I like to use markers as a base color and then apply colored pencils over it for shading or gradient.
LORA
Now use the brush to paint some lines on her shirt and leggings, leaving the lines on the sides white. Tank top and leggings: Accent the black parts of the outfit with lilac (956) and light cerulean blue (904). Use black (935) to shade the white stripes on the shirt and leggings and the white soles and laces of the sneakers.
Finally, add a little Light Cerulean Blue (904) under the lids and on top of the irises for a glow reflection.
JESS
1 Use a pencil to draw the basic shapes of the head, neck and upper torso with a defined bust and add guidelines as needed. Let's give her a playful expression on her face, add a glow to her right eye and a hint of freckles on her cheeks and nose. Hair: Leave the base hair color white, add shading to the underside, ends and around the headband with Lilac (956).
Finally, use Violet Blue (933) to reline some of the areas to make them stand out, as well as to color in the pupil.
CELESTE
1 Using the pencil, draw the basic shapes of the head and neck, and a flat diamond shape for the upper chest area, adding guidelines if necessary. Define the collar of the shirt by drawing a V shape in the middle of her chest area. Using your Sienna Brown colored pencil, outline all areas of the skin, some of the features and the sparkles.
Sailor Collar: Use Deco Peach (1013) to add shading to the shoulder areas of the collar.
TUTORIALS: COLORING WITH MARKERS
See here for tips on color mixing and which colors to choose to shade certain colors. Make sure the inks are completely dry before applying the marker color. I strongly recommend that you test the drying time of your pens first before applying them to the drawing.
Always erase all traces of pencil under the ink lines before applying the marker on top.
LISA
5 Using your Sepia liner, outline all the areas of the skin and add some blush texture to her cheeks. Add some lines at the end of the hair strands to make them more hair like. Use Iridescent Mauve (BV000) at the bottom of the hair to darken it a little more.
Add some lines at the end of the hair strands to make the hair more similar.
DAISY
1 Using the pencil, draw the basic shapes of the head, neck and upper torso, adding guidelines if necessary. Now refine the sketch lines and add more details to the hair, eyes and clothing. Skirt, shirt, bows and choker: Use pale cobalt green (YG41), leaving the crinoline and skirt band white and coloring only the shirt sleeve bands.
Hair: Use Light Suntan (E13) on the ends, around the headband and along the inner edges of the braids.
NORA
At this stage, remember to press a lot, as you will be doing a lot of erasing later. Use the white eraser to erase the guidelines as best you can, then use the gray eraser to lighten all the lines, but don't erase them completely. Now refine the sketch lines and add more details to the hair, face, chest and clothing.
Hair and shoes: Use pale porcelain blue (B000), leaving some white areas for highlights in the hair.
LILLY
Draw her upper thighs and upper arm, along with the outline of the cat's paw "sleeves". The sleeves should be drawn as if her arms are raised inside the sleeves. To make her even more feline, add a pointy canine tooth to her mouth, hair in her ears, and a tail. Now refine the sketch lines and add more details to the hair, face and clothes.
To make your line art stand out more, go over some lines again to make them bolder, such as the outside of each section of hair.
KIKO
Now refine the sketch lines and add more details to the hair, face, eyes and shirt. Now refine the sketch lines and add more details to the hair, face, eyes, sweater and lollipop. Use Warm Gray No.4 (W-4) on the white highlights of the hair to help blend them into the rest of the hair.
Sweater: Use Warm Gray No.4 (W-4) to emphasize the shadow you made in the previous step, darkening it in the corners of the pleats and the back of the collar and shoulder.
CHERRY
Also add some bows on the straps of her blouse and broken lines on the undershirt. Now refine the sketch lines and add more details to the hair, face, top and accessories. Skin: Use light nut (E57) to add shading to the face, hairline, ears, neck, chest and arms.
Finally, use the White gel pen to add some lines to the top of the bangs and hair bows; highlights her shoulders, arms, eye and pout; and shines in her hair.
ALIX