Decide if the light is coming from the top-left or right.
Don’t get caught up in the details of the hair or outfits yet. How to Draw Anime For Beginners
Every pro started by copying. Find a screenshot of an anime character you love and try to deconstruct them into the basic shapes mentioned above. This trains your eyes to see the structure behind the style. Decide if the light is coming from the top-left or right
Draw specific shapes for shadows under the neck, hair, and clothing folds. This adds immediate depth without needing complex painting skills. Practice Tip: The "Reference" Rule Find a screenshot of an anime character you
Draw a stick figure or use simple cylinders and ovals to represent the torso and limbs.
Use thicker lines for the outer silhouette and thinner lines for internal details like facial features or clothing folds.
Once your pencil sketch looks right, it’s time to define it.