Anime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - How to draw a balanced neck and facial expression for anime characters
Published about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader We are only halfway through this summer anime. In Japan, “ Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian ” is quite popular! 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 a balanced neck and facial expression for anime characters
Student
Hello. This one I struggled on a little just for the angle I wanted the point of view slightly upward, but I think I did something wrong. This one didn't turn out as good because I knew something was wrong with it.
Student's drawing
Teacher
This girl is drawn so cutely! The girl's innocent expression is particularly wonderful! This girl's face, body, and gaze are facing forward. So, let's change these angles to make her look up. The attached image is an example. I have kept the face as it is, made the gaze upward, and composed the body from above. In this way, you can show the expression of looking up. The position of the neck is behind the jaw, as mentioned in the lesson. When drawing this composition, be aware that the neck is slightly hidden. Keep up the good work!
Illustrations corrected by the teacher
Taking the advice of real students will surely improve your drawing skills!
Let's start drawing!
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