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Anime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - Tips for Drawing Backgrounds with Perspective
Hello Reader,Have you ever struggled with perspective when drawing backgrounds, or felt like your drawings are missing that special something? You’re not alone—many artists face the same challenges. Today, we’re sharing some handy perspective drawing tips, along with expert advice straight from one of our professional Japanese instructors, given in response to a real student’s artwork. It’s packed with practical techniques you can start using right away to improve your anime and manga...
READ POSTAnime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - Easy Tips to Make Your Character Stand Out in the Background
Hello Reader,Ever feel like your drawings are missing that special something? You're not alone—many artists struggle with the same issues. In this issue, we’re sharing expert advice straight from one of our professional Japanese instructors, given in response to a real student’s artwork. It’s full of practical tips you can apply right away to your own anime and manga illustrations—let’s level up your art together! https://animeartacademy.com/ Easy Tips to Make Your Character Stand Out in the...
READ POSTAnime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - How to Draw a Well-Balanced Female Character's Face
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 a Well-Balanced Female Character's Face StudentHello, I would like any feedback to help me improve Student's drawing TeacherHi!This is amazing work; I can tell...
READ POSTAnime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - How to draw hands
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 hands StudentHello sensei, For this practice I prepared my own character and made some combinations of facial expressions and hand gestures. I am not sure about...
READ POSTAnime 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 POSTCheck out the stunning results of our student "New Year Card" art challenge! And learn about Japanese New Year customs!
Hi there Reader, We hope the New Year 2025 is treating you well, and bringing you lots of progress in your artistic journey! We're excited to get in touch today to let you know we're ready to unveil the stunning results of our first student-only art event of 2025! Our student-only art events are vibrant celebrations of art and creativity, where students can showcase their unique art styles, and all the skills they have picked up on our anime art courses. Each time, we invite all students...
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...
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