The anime genre is very popular nowadays and, naturally, many want to learn how to draw characters from their favorite cartoons and comics. Both those who have no experience in drawing and artists with experience face difficulties in conveying the characteristics of anime characters. There are some points here that you need to know, otherwise you simply won’t succeed. If you know a few secrets of drawing anime, then it will be very simple, and very soon you will be able to draw like the most... famous heroes anime, and invent your own, strictly following the style of the genre. In these drawing lessons, I will reveal these secrets to you and show you how to draw anime correctly.
First of all we will learn to draw anime eyes pencil.
How to draw anime girls eyes.
So, what should you pay attention to first? Those who watched or at least once saw cartoons or comics in this genre should first of all pay attention to the eyes of anime. They have an unusual appearance and are made in a seemingly incomprehensible technique. This is what first distinguishes anime and manga from characters in other genres.
Anime eyes are invariably large, so immediately mark on the face what part they will occupy. After this, we draw a line with a pencil that curves upward, has the greatest thickness at the top point and the right edge of which is lower than the left - the upper eyelid. Please note that angular lines are welcome here, not even semicircular ones. This is very important point in drawing manga and anime, which will give a more believable anime look.
At the next stage we draw the lower eyelid of the eye. To determine the size, draw intersecting lines. The steepness of these lines will determine the size of the eye. If you draw several characters, then make the steepness different so that the eyes distinguish them by their shape.
After this, draw an elongated oval inside the eye. This will be the iris and pupil. Pupils with irises in manga can also be round, but this applies more to male eyes, the structure of which we will consider further. A small part of the pupil is hidden behind the upper eyelid. This is also a special case and, depending on what emotions you are drawing, the pupil can be fully open, half open, hidden behind the lower eyelid, or behind both.
At the next stage we draw the contours of the highlights. The highlights, like everything else in anime girls, have large, elongated and pronounced shapes. Follow the light source in your drawing. Which side your character is lit from, that side should be the highlight. Here we have used two highlights - the main one and a highlight from a secondary or reflected source - small and round.
Now let's shade the rest of the eye, making it darker in the upper part - the shadow of the eyelashes upper eyelid. We also designate the pupil, which is also elongated inside the pupil. Let's depict the eyelashes as spikes, although many anime have no eyelashes at all. In addition, we will draw another thin line in the upper left part, which shows the crease of the upper eyelid. To add volume to the eye, add shadows to the white in the upper part.
How to draw anime guys eyes
The eyes of men in anime and manga are built a little differently than the eyes of girls. First of all, they are smaller. If in relation to girls anime artists try to concentrate the viewer’s attention on the eyes, then in relation to boys there is a system or effect of grotesquery. Special attention here, however, attention is paid to a slim figure, large muscles, posture and firmness of gaze. Therefore, the appearance of the eyes of anime guys is more like an Asian, narrow cut. This does not apply to male children. For older guys, this is a narrow cut with delicate features. In this way, strength of character, a sense of composure, strength, traditional Japanese rigor of character and attention are achieved.
First, let's draw the upper eyelid. It will be a little thicker than the other lines, since the upper eyelid, even in a traditional design, almost always has a shadow from the sun above.
After this we draw the iris or pupil. Manga guys' pupils are always perfectly round. Since the eye is narrow, the upper and lower parts are hidden behind the eyelids. The only exceptions are emotions, for example, fear or surprise, when the eye is opened much wider.
Don’t forget about highlights, as they add naturalness and expressiveness to the eye. They are more regular than girls' and have natural shapes. Here we will depict one highlight in the form of an oval on the left side and several pointed ones on the right.
At the end we will add a fold of the upper eyelid and a sharp eyebrow. Manga guys have eyebrows special kind, one might even say elegant and catchy. They are almost always large and extend far beyond the eye. Thus, they give a special beauty to male manga characters, making their eyes more beautiful and stern.
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Our article today will tell you about the principles of drawing in eastern cultures. Let's talk about anime and how to draw anime eyes correctly. What is anime? You are probably familiar with these Japanese cartoons and pictures. One of the most famous brands representing this culture is the cartoon about Pokemon. The film tells about the lives of fictional animals with extraordinary abilities, as well as about their owners. If you are going to draw an anime character, then you should know that the eyes and technique play a dominant role here. In particular, this article is devoted to how the eyes were drawn for all anime and manga characters.
How to draw anime eyes correctly and beautifully
Young anime artists, as a rule, are faced with the fact that the eyes they draw are devoid of liveliness and emotion. This is why there are lessons on drawing eyes, since this element of the drawing can add realism and liveliness to your character.
Many anime artists prefer to start drawing an eye with the iris. Start by choosing a geometric shape that will serve as the basis for the entire design. It can be a circle, a horizontally or vertically elongated oval, a rectangle, a triangle, a square, and so on. The choice of figure depends on the idea of the drawing and what meaning you want to convey.
After the drawing of the iris is made in the form of one line, you should proceed to the lines of the eyelids, eyelashes and pupil. Draw the location of the line of the eyelids and eyelashes, draw the pupil without closing the line.
The highlight of every anime eye is the depiction of the highlights. Let's figure out how to draw anime eyes with a pencil. As we know from anatomy, the eye is a mucous structure, which is why they shine. There is also a rule in anime drawing that says that if a character is mysterious or disinterested in what is happening around him, then his eyes should be drawn without highlights. So, think about what your character is expressing and how you see him in the final version. Select the angle and direction of light hitting the eye and draw a highlight. It is very important not to overdo it with highlights, otherwise your character's eyes will look unrealistic and sometimes even funny.
Now it's time to finish drawing the eyelashes and eyelids. Also draw a shadow in the iris. Add a few lines to your eyelids to show relaxation.
Types of anime eyes
It's no secret that every anime character must carry some kind of energetic or emotional charge. This is why it is very important to be able to draw eyes that will match the character and his mood. So, how to draw anime eyes in a specific drawing key? Here is a list of eye designs that are often used in anime:
- Drawing of a girl's eye. Signs: large iris, large pupil with glare. Inverted eyelashes add innocence and sincerity to the character.
- Gothic type. Signs - the iris is devoid of glare; the shape of the eye is raised up and pointed; The peak-shaped eyelashes are long and sharp.
- Characters who are not interested in what is happening or are under hypnosis. The eye is drawn without a pupil, and the iris is shaded to give a dull look.
- Male character. Signs: wide eye shape, small iris, dim highlights, thick eyelashes without detailed elements.
- The eyes of a young girl. Signs - wide elongated shape of the pattern; pronounced glare; The eyelashes are done in bold lines and are well detailed.
Here are the basic principles of drawing anime eyes. I would like to note that the quality of your drawing will determine the quality of its details. Well, how to achieve quality? Quality appears only from the number of drawings completed. Practice, practice and more practice!
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Eyes play an important role in anime characters, because thanks to them you can learn a lot about the character. In this tutorial I will show you several ways to draw anime eyes.
For this we need:
- an ordinary pencil (preferably hard),
- liner (or black ballpoint pen),
- paper and eraser.
Learn to draw anime eyes step by step
- Step 1
First, you need to remember that the distance between the eyes should always be one eye. (although sometimes it happens that the distance may be slightly less or more, but this should not be so noticeable)
- Step 2
Now let's look at the location of the eyes in different angles. Since almost everyone draws eyes looking straight, I won’t draw them.
Having examined everything in detail, you can see that there is still a space of one eye between the eyes. You can also see that the further eye is smaller in width, but the same in length.
Pose yourself in the mirror, looking at your eyes from different angles. This way you can more easily imagine in your head how the eyes should be drawn.
- Step 3
You also need to remember that the highlights are on one side of the eyes.
- Step 4
Now let's start looking at drawing methods. In the first method, we start drawing from the iris itself. The advantage is that anime eyes, or rather their irises, are not always round. It can also be more oval. Experiment.
- Step 5
The second method begins by drawing the upper eyelid and drawing two auxiliary lines that will give us some relief while drawing the lower eyelid.
Honestly? I never liked this method, but suddenly you will love it.
- Step 6
The third method is somewhat similar to the second. Also, first we draw the upper eyelid, or an approximate image of the eye. And then we will detail everything.
- Step 7
The fourth method can also suit more cartoonish and realistic styles. It all starts with us drawing the entire eyeball. Here you can give free rein to your imagination and draw the eyes you want. Even the eyes of Tadashi (City of Heroes), or the eyes of Johnny Depp. But here you can only see more anime eyes.
- Step 8
Now let's start drawing the eyes themselves. We will not take complex eyes and take simpler ones. To begin with, you should mark the location of the eyes on a piece of paper.
- Step 9
We make approximate eye markings. Never be afraid to add other auxiliary lines that you need.
- Step 10
We add some small details and start lining.
- Step 11
How to draw anime eyes step by step
Today we will try to draw anime eyes. Without eyebrows, only the main part of the eye. (P.S. I’m not an artist). I draw in sai, but you will need:
- pencil (sharpened, otherwise you won’t draw eyelashes),
- eraser,
- something for lining (gel, mascara, etc.),
- pencils (soft and bright),
- felt-tip pens, liners (whatever your heart desires).
Simple anime eye
Today I'm drawing an eye in an anime style. Simple and fast. From the materials, take what is closest to you, there are no restrictions. I'll take a pencil because...
How to draw anime girl eyes step by step
Drawing anime eyes
For this tutorial we will need:
- pencil 4B
- eraser
- HB pencil
- blender
- Step 1
Hello everyone, in this lesson I will show you how to draw anime eyes. First of all I draw two stripes on top and bottom. then I make two squares 3cm wide. Please note that there should not be a large distance between the eyes.
- Step 2
Now we erase everything unnecessary and draw the eyelashes.
- Step 3
in this step we draw the iris inside the eye.
- Step 4
Now we erase the two squares that we used to draw the eyes.
- Step 5
Now we draw the pupil inside the eyes.
- Step 6
At this stage we draw the highlights inside the eye. One highlight should be larger than the other.
- Step 7
draw two stripes that will mark the beginning and end of the shadows.
- Step 8
take an HB pencil and shade the entire eye.
- Step 9
Now take a 4B pencil and shade the places where the shadows should be.
- Step 10
Take a blender/piece of paper and blend our shadows.
- Step 11
Now take a 4B pencil and color the pupil and darken the shadows.
- Step 12
take the blender again and blend the shadows.
- Step 13
Now take the eraser and make highlights.
- Step 14
This is what we should get.
- Step 15
in this lesson I showed how to draw ONE type of eye in anime style, but in fact there are a lot of them. by Lesson Author: Berd-dodo you will be able to draw many different types anime eyes and color them. I hope everything works out for you!
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Eyes play an important role in anime characters, because thanks to them you can learn a lot about the character. In this tutorial I will show you several ways to draw anime eyes.
For this we need:
- an ordinary pencil (preferably hard),
- liner (or black ballpoint pen),
- paper and eraser.
Learn to draw anime eyes step by step
- Step 1
First, you need to remember that the distance between the eyes should always be one eye. (although sometimes it happens that the distance may be slightly less or more, but this should not be so noticeable)
- Step 2
Now let's look at the locations of the eyes from different angles. Since almost everyone draws eyes looking straight, I won’t draw them.
Having examined everything in detail, you can see that there is still a space of one eye between the eyes. You can also see that the further eye is smaller in width, but the same in length.
Pose yourself in the mirror, looking at your eyes from different angles. This way you can more easily imagine in your head how the eyes should be drawn. - Step 3
You also need to remember that the highlights are on one side of the eyes.
- Step 4
Now let's start looking at drawing methods. In the first method, we start drawing from the iris itself. The advantage is that anime eyes, or rather their irises, are not always round. It can also be more oval. Experiment.
- Step 5
The second method begins by drawing the upper eyelid and drawing two auxiliary lines that will give us some relief while drawing the lower eyelid.
Honestly? I never liked this method, but suddenly you will love it. - Step 6
The third method is somewhat similar to the second. Also, first we draw the upper eyelid, or an approximate image of the eye. And then we will detail everything.
- Step 7
The fourth method can also suit more cartoonish and realistic styles. It all starts with us drawing the entire eyeball. Here you can give free rein to your imagination and draw the eyes you want. Even the eyes of Tadashi (City of Heroes), or the eyes of Johnny Depp. But here you can only see more anime eyes.
- Step 8
Now let's start drawing the eyes themselves. We will not take complex eyes and take simpler ones. To begin with, you should mark the location of the eyes on a piece of paper.
- Step 9
We make approximate eye markings. Never be afraid to add other auxiliary lines that you need.
- Step 10
We add some small details and start lining.
- Step 11
How to draw anime eyes step by step
Today we will try to draw anime eyes. Without eyebrows, only the main part of the eye. (P.S. I’m not an artist). I draw in sai, but you will need:
- pencil (sharpened, otherwise you won’t draw eyelashes),
- eraser,
- something for lining (gel, mascara, etc.),
- pencils (soft and bright),
- felt-tip pens, liners (whatever your heart desires).
Simple anime eye
Today I'm drawing an eye in an anime style. Simple and fast. From the materials, take what is closest to you, there are no restrictions. I'll take a pencil because...
How to draw anime girl eyes step by step
Drawing anime eyes
For this tutorial we will need:
- pencil 4B
- eraser
- HB pencil
- blender
- Step 1
Hello everyone, in this lesson I will show you how to draw anime eyes. First of all I draw two stripes on top and bottom. then I make two squares 3cm wide. Please note that there should not be a large distance between the eyes.
- Step 2
Now we erase everything unnecessary and draw the eyelashes.
- Step 3
in this step we draw the iris inside the eye.
- Step 4
Now we erase the two squares that we used to draw the eyes.
- Step 5
Now we draw the pupil inside the eyes.
- Step 6
At this stage we draw the highlights inside the eye. One highlight should be larger than the other.
- Step 7
draw two stripes that will mark the beginning and end of the shadows.
- Step 8
take an HB pencil and shade the entire eye.
- Step 9
Now take a 4B pencil and shade the places where the shadows should be.
- Step 10
Take a blender/piece of paper and blend our shadows.
- Step 11
Now take a 4B pencil and color the pupil and darken the shadows.
- Step 12
take the blender again and blend the shadows.
- Step 13
Now take the eraser and make highlights.
- Step 14
This is what we should get.
- Step 15
in this lesson I showed how to draw ONE type of eye in anime style, but in fact there are a lot of them. Author of the lesson: Berd-dodo you can draw many different types of anime eyes and color them. I hope everything works out for you!
To begin with, some general information about the eyes:
Eyes are extremely important to me. They give life and add emotion to the character. I believe that if the eyes are not finished, the whole painting will look flat and gray. Therefore, I advise you to draw beautiful eyes. This will bring your drawing much closer to success!
I will also note that all eyes are different. The color, shape and structure of the iris give the character his distinctive and unique features. It is very important to change the styles of drawing eyes. I've seen too many times where people draw the same eyes for all their characters and they all end up looking the same. >_
So let's get started!
1. Vector
Use the Pen tool to draw the basic shapes of the eyelashes and iris. I used the Circle tool to cut out a hole for the reflection. For the eyelashes I used #240609 and for the iris I used #380002. I masked some of the lines under the iris to make it lighter. Also, I prefer to use vector masks instead of Shape Layers because you can draw on them (which you can't do on the shape layer itself). To create a vector mask, use the Pen tool in Paths mode, and when you close your shape, right-click and select Create vector mask. Tadaa! Now you can draw/draw/do whatever you want on the layer, and anything outside the shape's border will be hidden. 8D As you can see, I have already drawn the skin here. I used the same colors as on the skin to add shadows inside the eye. Otherwise I would have used more gray colors, But this picture made mainly in pink, so I decided to stick to this style. :R
2. Add a pupil
Quite simple. On a new layer in Multiply mode, use a 30 px Airbrush Soft Round to draw the pupil in a circular motion. The color used for the pupil is #010000.
3. Draw dark areas
I create a duplicate of the pupil that I just drew on a separate layer. This new layer also saves a vector mask in the shape of an iris, which will be useful to us later. (You can erase everything on the duplicated layer. The main thing is that the vector mask remains.) Use the same color as before and apply round shadows using a Soft Round brush with Opacity 50%. Go over the lines with your Smudge tool at 70% intensity.
4. A little red
On a new layer (with a vector mask) set the blending mode to Simple Lightening (Llinear dodge). Use the same brush and technique as before to add a small amount of red #7c0608. Process the lines with your finger (Іmudge tool). Use the dark lines as a guide to know where to add red. Now use the Dodge tool with 20% intensity on the highlights and paint the rays coming from the pupil with the same brush (soft round).
5. More shadows
Simple stage. Use an Airbrush Soft Round to add a little more shadow around the pupil. Use the same red color as in Step 4, but set the blending mode to Multiply.
6. Light spots
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Take purple from the skin (#ba668e) and on a new layer, using a 10 px Soft Round brush, go over the places where the red should be brighter. If you're using a tablet, adjust the pressure to get thick or thin lines. Set the blending mode on this layer to Color Dodge. Then apply the Gaussian blur filter with a value of 0.2-0.3 pixels.
7. Soften the edges
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Now we have 6 layers (not counting the eyelashes). Merge the iris layers into one group. Make two duplicates of this group, placing one copy ABOVE the original group and the other BELOW it. Or simply merge the layers with the iris (Merge layers) and create 2 copies. But remember that in this case it will be impossible to draw on layers, so personally I prefer to work with groups so that in the future, if anything, you can make changes to the drawing. One way or another, on the top layer, using the Smudge tool, go over the edge of the iris so that it looks like the picture on the left. On the copy located at the very top, apply a Gaussian blur filter with a value of 3-5 pixels. This will create a soft ring around the iris. It may be darker on some eyes, but on this image I'll leave it like this. XP
8. Reflections
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My favorite part. :) Decide where the light source is and where you want the reflections to be. The round highlight is from a bright flash (maybe from the camera?!), the long highlight is from the rest of the surroundings (I really like it because it makes the eye look three-dimensional). Choose a color that is similar to your background colors because those colors will also be reflected in the eyes. I could have chosen yellow because the main light source in the whole painting is yellow, but the blue #947cee goes better with the red. :D Use a Soft Round brush about 30 pixels in size and smudge the highlight a little. Set the blending mode to Linear dodge and the Opacity to 59%. Duplicate the layer at maximum opacity so that the reflection is white, but erase or mask out the long highlights near the pupil so that the blue tone is visible.
9. Blue sky light
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The sky is also reflected in the eyes. :) I decided to use the same one Blue colour from step 8. Use a soft round airbrush (Airbrush Soft Round) with a size of approximately 45 pixels and opacity (opacity) 50%. Gently apply the blue color over the eye. Change the layer mode to Hard light, Opacity 49%, Fill 83%.
10. And finally a little yellow XD
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Yes, yes, for contrast and in order to make the red lighter, and also because there is yellow. Using an Airbrush Soft Round and Opacity 30% on a new layer, lightly add some yellow (#f1ed4d) on top of the red lines. Remove excess that extends beyond the iris. Set the blending mode to Color Dodge.
11. Soften the lash line
Duplicate the vector eyelashes layer, rasterize it, and then smudge it with a Soft Round brush around the edges and even more on the bottom edge to enhance the shadows on the top of the eye. Place this layer above the original eyelash layer, reducing the Opacity to 66%.
12. Add volume to eyelashes
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Duplicate the blurred eyelash layer from step 11, apply the Gaussian blur filter and paint the eyelashes with a light brown color (#704e31) using a Soft Round brush. Smear where necessary. Set the layer to Linear dodge mode with Opacity 78% and Fill 97%.
13. First adjustment layers
Now you need to lighten it a little and add warmth to the eye. :) Here 3 layers are applied: Invert (Invert) in mode Soft light (Soft Light) with opacity (Opacity) 63% and fill (Fill) 33%; orange-purple gradient in Screen mode with Opacity 34% and Fill 62%; tan color (#c7b87b) in Soft light mode with Opacity 62% and Fill 39%.
14. More highlights
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Merge all layers. Use the Blur tool at 24% intensity to blur some of the sharp edges. Now we will add another layer to enhance the eye color. Use an Airbrush Soft Round and apply yellow (#eaf1d2) near the round highlight and a little on the red area of the iris. Then add some blue (#89b7f3) to the top left corner of the eye. Set the layer's blending mode to Bright light(Vivid light), Opacity (Opacity) 52%, Fill (Fill) 66%.
15. OH MY GOD, final adjustments!!
It all depends on your taste how much you want to enhance the colors and contrast. But in my case, the adjustment layers appeared in the following order: black and white gradient in soft light mode, Opacity 28%, Fill 62%; Color balance, shifted more towards the green tint in Color mode, Opacity 69%, Fill 44%; Levels; Hue and Saturation, Opacity 83%; cool blue photo filter, Opacity 65%, Fill 23%. And then another adjustment to Hue and Saturation. In between there are textures that can be excluded, but sometimes you want to make the most of the advantages of colors that appear in some textures. :) To complete all this, I created a new layer and did the following: Image – Apply image, I also used the Unsharp mask filter with an intensity of 25% and increased the Sharpness in some places. with a radius of 10 pixels and Contrast. This layer with sharpness (Sharp) is superimposed with opacity (Opacity) 47%.
You can continue to add more detail, but I thought the eye turned out pretty good at this stage. LOL
Thank you for your attention!
Have fun creating tons of eyes! 8D
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