Anime is a popular Japanese cartoon genre. Many characters become favorites of children and adults, not only in Asia, but all over the world. Therefore, the number of people who want to learn how to draw in the style of their favorite cartoons is really impressive.
Decide on the tool. It is best to start drawing with a pencil. It is familiar, convenient and practical. However, most of the anime drawings are drawn in ink. It is her that is used by mangaks (comic book authors, on the basis of which cartoons are created). Another good alternative is a graphics tablet. It allows you to create drawings directly on your computer, which greatly facilitates the process of editing and coloring.
Lessons
At the moment, there are hundreds of lessons that gradually teach you how to depict certain elements in the anime style. This includes not only eyes, hair, clothing, but also the environment, landscapes, and composition. Start with as many of these lessons as you can. Pay special attention to depicting people, as this is the basis of any drawing in the anime genre.
Please note that each author depicts the characters differently. Of course, there are similarities, but there are still more differences. Therefore, completely copying someone's style is not worth it. Try to keep only general outlines like expressive eyes and bright colors.
Watch video tutorials. Pay attention to the order in which the authors create the drawings and how they hold the instrument. Try not to neglect small details, as they make the drawings really good and the characters expressive.
Practice
After you learn how to properly depict individual elements or parts of the drawing, start creating your own characters. Think through all the elements, from hair to shoes. Be careful about the colors you choose. They should be vivid and realistic at the same time.
On anime forums, contests are often held among novice and experienced artists. There you can exhibit your work, get adequate criticism and even get some kind of prize. Similar competitions are often held at anime festivals, but the competition is much stronger there.
Now that you've created some pretty good characters, try drawing your own comic. In the beginning it is enough to use 3-4 frames. Come up with some simple plot and try to convey the feelings of the characters correctly. You can use special programs like MangaStudio to make drawing comics much easier.
If you want to reach great heights in drawing anime, post your work on Japanese and English-language resources. There, truly experienced artists will give you specific recommendations. Moreover, many publishers look through such forums looking for talented artists. Who knows, maybe they will pay attention to you.
