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Anime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - How to draw shadows that make the character stand out from the background
Hello Reader,Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ How to draw shadows that make the character stand out from the background StudentHello~, I added a character to the background I did and was hoping for some critique on the...
READ POSTThe story of a Spanish who actually became a manga artist in Japan.
Hello Reader! I’m Naohiro Muta, another founder of Anime Art Academy. Today, I would like to share a video interview I found with a Spanish person who is actually working as a manga artist in Japan(he is in charge of drawing). While I’m sure that everyone has a different level of interest in drawing manga and anime, I believe that the stories of people from outside of Japan who have actually become manga artists will be both informative and inspiring to everyone. Matagi Gunner - author : Juan...
READ POSTAnime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - How to draw walking poses
Hello Reader,Happy New Year!Let's learn how to draw anime-style illustrations and cartoons together this year! Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ How to draw walking poses StudentHello sensei, Here is my walking pose...
READ POSTAnime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - How to draw female characters
Hello Reader, Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ How to draw female characters StudentHelloI've been experimenting with face angles, eyes and hair. I practiced using references from other manga/anime and then made these on...
READ POSTAnime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - How to draw a crouching pose
Hello , Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ How to draw a crouching pose StudentHelloFor this assignment I wanted to do a harder pose involving the legs to be bent. A thing that I would change though is the arm length they...
READ POSTAnime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - Tips for drawing attractive poses
Hello , Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ Tips for drawing attractive poses StudentCould you please give me some feedback on how to make this pose more appealing? Thank you! Student's drawing TeacherLove this pose - it's...
READ POSTAnime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students-Techniques for drawing female faces and the ratios of facial features
Hello Reader, Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ Techniques for drawing female faces and the ratios of facial features StudentDoes the character's face look balanced to you? The eyes, mouth, and everything else. Student's...
READ POSTAnime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students-Techniques for coloring backgrounds and characters
Hello , Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ Techniques for coloring backgrounds and characters StudentI decided to try a more natural environment for my background. I like how I painted the background, but what bothers me...
READ POSTAnime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students- How to draw body lines and make them look attractive
Hello Reader, Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! How to draw body lines and make them look attractive StudentHello!I'd appreciate some feedback on the drawing itself as well as on the coloring, please. Thank you! Student's drawing TeacherThis is...
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