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How To: Draw bat or demon wings

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw bat/demon wings. Start out using a light pencil marking to make the outline of the wings. You will want to draw wispy lines and make them light to create a light effect on the ends. Once you have the outline finished, use a hard pencil mark to draw over it. Create large wings with hard edges and mark in lines along the middle and the edges of the wings. After you have done this, make sure there is another wing on the side of the wings and then shade to f...

How To: Draw a face using charcoal

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a face using charcoal. Start out using a light touch with your pencil to draw the outline of the pencil. After this, use the darker touch of a charcoal brush to draw in the details of the eyes. Draw the eyeline and the creases in the eye, then draw in the nostrils and the middle of the mouth. Draw in shading around the neck and chin to make a difference between the two. Use a light touch of the brush to create shading throughout the entire face, not usin...

How To: Draw a young woman's face in profile

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a young woman's face in a profile. Start by drawing the forehead, then drag the pen down until you reach the nose area. After this, draw down to the mouth, accentuating both of the lips. Next, draw the chin on the face, then the jaw line. After you have done this, start with the eye and make sure you add detail as to where the crease of the eye is at. Next, you will draw in the eyebrow and then start to add in the bangs and the rest of the hair. Add in a...

How To: Draw a neighborhood using an imaginary box

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a neighborhood using an imaginary box. First, draw a straight line and then the boxes should go around it. Continue to draw additional boxes around the line, then fill them in with the outline and further details. Draw in the roof, walls, windows, and doors. When you finish with the details, start to shade them in and then add in the street details. Make sure to give the ground some rough edges and also add in lights on the street. Add as many details as...

How To: Draw Ino Yamanaka manga-style from Naruto

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Ino Yamanaka. Start off by drawing the head, drawing lines in the center to use as reference points. After this, draw the rest of the body, including the hands, torso, and neck. Now start to draw in all of the details. Draw the eyes evenly apart, then add in frown lines, a mouth, eyebrows, and any other details of the face to make it complete. Next, start to erase the reference lines and draw in the hair of the character. Draw around your basic outline t...

How To: Draw Johnny from Johnny the Homicidal Maniac

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Johnny. Start off by drawing Johnny's head, then draw a stick for his body, arms, and legs. Once finished, draw an outline over this body to create the shape. Next, draw in the hair for him and then draw his eyes in. Next, draw in the hands and arms, then a knife in his hand as well. Erase any background lines that you have drawn, then shadow and add more lines to the entire drawing. Once you have done this, add in his eyebrows and any other details to f...

How To: Draw manga eyes

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw manga eyes. Start off by drawing the top of the eye, the measure how long it is. Then, make one eye width between each of the eyes and draw the other eyelid. Now, if you want to draw eyes in a different perspective, you will draw the line from the outside of the eyes to see where the line of vision would be. Next, draw in the lower lid and go around the form slowly. Draw large irises to make it look more like a manga character, then you will need to draw...

How To: Draw Stitchpunk

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Stitchpunk. Start out by drawing the outline of the entire body. After you do this, draw in the details of the feet and the hand. Next, start to draw in further details of the hands so you can clearly see the claws and the hand area. Once finished with this, draw in the details of the face. After you do this, you can erase any reference lines that you drew and fill in further details. Draw in any other details needed throughout the character, then erase ...

How To: Draw a manga style cherry fairy

In this video, we learn how to draw a cherry fairy. First, sketch the entire picture before you start to draw in any detail. After this, draw in darker lines where you want the features of the body to go, then start to add in features of the face. Next, add in color to the face and to the outfit of the fairy. Make sure you give her hair and bangs that are surrounding her face as well. Once you have the color completed, create a white light coming from the bottom of the fairy and going up into...

How To: Draw manga facial expressions

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw manga facial expressions. To draw an angry face, you will draw a circle for the head with a point for the chin. Then, you will draw in a slight frown for the mouth and half circles for the eyes. Then, draw in slanted eyebrows above the eyes to make the character look angry. Add in highlights around the face to make the expression larger. Then, add in lines around the face to show it being crunched up and the person being angry. You can also make the mout...

How To: Draw Rock Lee from Naruto

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Rock Lee. First draw a circle for the head, making a chin underneath and using lines to reference where the facial features will go. After this, draw eyes that are slightly aligned to the left hand side of the face. The right eye should be larger than the left, both off center. Then, draw two dots for the nose and a "u" shape for the mouth. After this, draw a larger circle around the head and then draw in angry eyebrows above the eyes. Start to erase the...

How To: Draw Toad from Mario Bros.

In this video, we learn how to draw Toad. Start out drawing toad with the out line of the body. Make sure to incorporate the mushroom helmet on top of the head. After you have the basic outline finished, draw on the features of the outfit. Include the pants and the scarf around the neck. Also, add on the features of the face and darken up the eyes. Next, draw in half circles on the mushroom helmet and then shade around the character to make it look 3D. Practice drawing this to perfect the cha...

How To: Draw the face of an anime young man

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw the face of an anime young man. Start out by using a pencil on a white piece of paper, drawing spiky hair at the top of the page. After this, draw in additional lines to create more hair around the face, then draw in the sides and the bottom of the face. Next, draw in the features of the face, including the eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. Then, start to draw the clothing and add shading in on the clothing and the top of the hair. Add in more lines to make i...

How To: Draw Train Heartnet from the manga Black Cat

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Train Heartnet. Start off by drawing a circle for his head, then lines in the head for reference of where the features will go. Next, draw a stick for the body and draw circles where the shoulders and wrists would be. After this, draw in the neck and the upper body. Draw in the clothes after this, adding in as much detail as you would like. Make sure to add in shading and lines to make the clothes look more realistic. Next, you will need to draw in the f...

How To: Sketch a female face

In this tutorial, we learn how to sketch a female face. Start with an upside down egg shape for the face, then draw in the contours of the chin. Use reference lines on the face to help you place where the eyes, nose, and mouth are going to go. After this, start to draw in the additional features, using a lot of lines to contour the face and make it look as realistic as possible. It's very important to use the lines in the background of the face so everything is even and lined up. After this, ...

How To: Draw Venom from Spiderman comics

In this video, we learn how to draw Venom. Start out by drawing the outline of the entire body of the character. Use a soft line to create light lines throughout the entire body. After you have completed this, use a more bold line to draw around the body and start filling in details. Add the veins to the arms and then use shading to make them look more realistic. Draw in the details of the face and tongue, then continue on until you reach the torso to the feet. Once finished with the drawing,...

How To: Draw Raichu from Pokemon

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Raichu from PokŽmon. Start off with a pencil on a piece of white paper, then start to draw the face of the character. Add in the outline of the facial features, then all in the details of them as well. Next, draw the ears of the character on, then start to draw the rest of the body. Make sure to add on the feet and the arms of the character as well. Make sure to draw on details that are needed, then draw on the tail coming from the back. To finish, add i...

How To: Draw Marik Ishtar from the anime Yu-Gi-Oh!

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Marik Ishtar. Start with the outline of the head (in a circle shape) and draw the reference lines around the front of the face. After this, draw in darker lines around the features of the face and start to add in details throughout the entire head. Draw in hair, a nose, eyes, ears, and everything else. Once you have finished with this, draw in the neck of the character and then the shoulders. After this, finish the hair off on the back of the had, then a...

How To: Draw Palkia vs Dialga from the Pokemon video game

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Palkia vs Dialga. First, you will need a pencil, pen, sketch paper, and colored markers on hand. Now, start to draw the characters by drawing the outlines of their bodies first. After you have completed this, start to draw in the details of both the characters. Make sure to draw in even the smallest details that are featured on their wings and throughout their body. Next, you will use a pen to shade in some areas darker and trace over, then use the marke...

How To: Draw female body proportions in the manga style

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw female body proportions in the manga style. First, you will need to mark your paper evenly with lines to see where you want the head to be at. After this, draw down the rest of the body, looking at the lines as you continue to draw. Use these lines as measurement tools to make the body look proportionate. For example, the head should start at one and the fingers should end at the fifth line. The waist should come at line 3 or 4, then you can finish off t...

How To: Draw an anime or magna illustration on your computer

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw an anime or magna illustration on your computer. To start out, you will open up a new draft and start to create the outline of the anime together. As you continue, you will draw in darker lines that will be the outline and the details of the character as well. Erase any background lines from the drawing that don't fit in, then create new additional lines. When you're done, start to add in the facial features and details, then add in the hair and clothing...

How To: Draw Death the Kid from Soul Eater

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Death the Kid from Soul Eater. First, you will need to draw in circles around the body where the joints would go. After you do this, draw the outline of the body around the joint markers. Next, you will start to draw in the arms for the character and add in the full detail of the arms and machinery. Next, use a darker line to create the details in the body and the outline as well. When finished, you will need to add in the details of the face as well as ...

How To: Draw Tohru Honda from Fruits Basket

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Tohru Honda. Start out by drawing a circle for the head, then lines on the face to reference where the facial features go. After this, draw a stick for the body alone with a neck. Draw in circles where the shoulders go, then start drawing around that to create the body. Draw on the school uniform for her, then draw on the ear and additional details for the uniform. After this, draw on the bangs and the hair, then add on the bows to the hair. Then, draw o...

How To: Draw Absol from the Pokemon video game

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Absol. Start out by drawling the outline of the character, starting with the head. After this, draw on the details of the body, including the claws that are on the feet. Next, you will draw on lines for the fur that are on the main part of the upper body. Draw on the tail towards the read, then draw a large wing on the upper and lower body. You will also want to draw on a flat background to show that Absol is standing up. Add in details and shading to th...

How To: Draw Axel from Kingdom Hearts

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Axel. Start out by drawing the head, then add in the facial features including the eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. After this, draw in the spiky hair that goes around Axel's head. Next, draw the neck and shoulders. Continue to draw down the body until you reach the feet. Add in the details of what the character is wearing, using lines on the clothing to make it look more realistic. After this, you will need to draw in shadowing on the drawing to make it loo...

How To: Draw Husky chibi-style from Anima

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Husky. First, you will start by drawing the dorsal fin of the character. After this, draw the rest of the body including the lower and upper body. Also make sure you draw the head. Now, draw the arms crossing, then go over the drawing with a harder pressed pencil. Draw in the details of the face, then start drawing in the details of the fins and the upper body. Once the details are in, draw the hair and add in some scales along the entire body. Once fini...

How To: Draw a female anime or manga school girl

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a female anime or manga school girl. Start out by drawing the outline of the character, then drawing in the details along the middle and the body of the character. Use circles inside the body to create a references as to where the body joints would be. Then, draw in clothing on the body and add a sword in the hands of the girl. After this, draw in additional details to the drawing and then focus on the face. Draw in the facial details, then add the hair ...

How To: Draw Captain America in an action pose

In this video, we learn how to draw Captain America in an action pose. Start out by drawing the torso, then the rib cage and pecks. Continue to draw the outline and small details of the rest of the body. Draw in arms gong out of the body so that they are spread apart, then draw in the head. Draw in lines for where the muscles are, then start to draw in the mouth, nose, lips, eyes, and other facial features. Once you do this, start to add in even more details of the outfit that the body has on...

How To: Draw Kagome Higurashi from InuYasha

In this video, we learn how to draw Kagome Higurashi. Start with drawing the head and the reference lines for the face. Draw in the eyes slightly to the left, then draw in the rest of the details of the face. Make sure the eyes are wide and bright, and there are eyelashes on the sides of the eyes. Next, draw in a nose and a mouth, then an ear on the right hand side of the face. Draw in bangs and the rest of the hair for the character. Make sure there is a long neck with shoulders draw in as w...

How To: Draw shadows in manga

In this video, we learn how to draw shadows in manga. When you are drawing shadows, you want to think in 3D. When you show the lights and shadowing, it's like you are drawing something you see a photo of instead of just a drawing on a piece of paper. Draw the shadows where you want the position of the light to be opposite of. If the shadow is on one side of the face, this would mean that the source of light is coming from the opposite side of the face. Use real pictures to figure out how to s...

How To: Draw a manga cute emo girl

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a manga cute emo girl. Start out by drawing the outline of the body, then add in the surrounding details. After this, use a darker marker to draw in the outline and the rest of the details inside the character. Make sure to draw in hair and all of the facial features to make her look feminine. Draw down the rest of the body, giving her a woman's shape and cleavage. Also make sure to draw on a pleated skirt and a tank top. Draw on the legs and feet, with ...

How To: Draw Gaara anime character from Naruto

In this video, we learn how to draw Gaara. Start off by drawing the head of the character, then creating your reference lines. Next, you will draw the neck and then create circles for where the shoulders are at. Now, draw around these to create the outline for the entire body. Next, draw in the details of the upper body, using lines to show where the pecks are and then draw in the outfit that Gaara is wearing. Next, draw in the chin and the jaw bone, then the ears and all the facial features....

How To: Draw a manga girl

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a manga girl. Start out with a pen on a piece of paper and draw the eyebrows in the upper middle part of the paper. Color the brows in, then draw in the eyes, along with their creases and the bottom of them. Next, you will draw in around the face and add in the point for the chin. Add in the details for the face, making sure to draw in the eyelashes. When finished with the features, draw bangs on the front of the face, then draw hair all around the sides...

How To: Draw Misty from Pokemon

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw Misty from PokŽmon. Start by drawing the basic shape of the head, a circle with lines inside of it to use as reference lines. After this, draw on ears to the side of the face and then draw in the cheeks. Now, draw a stick figure for the body and then draw in circles to create the other lines for the body. Then, draw the back of the neck and start to fill in details. Erase any background lines as you continue to draw. Make sure to add in details and facia...

How To: Draw Maplestory Bigfoot

In this video, we learn how to draw Maplestory Bigfoot. Start out by drawing the outline of the character, then start to draw on the details. Once you have finished the outline of the entire character, start to use a darker pencil or pen to make it darker. Add in shading on different parts to make it look 3D, then add in lines to make the character look more realistic. Add as many details as you would like, then when you are finished you can color in the picture as you would like. You can rep...

How To: Draw a dragon in profile

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a dragon in profile. Start with a pencil on a white piece of paper and draw out the outline of the profile for the dragon. After this, start to add in the details for the side of the face, this includes the horns, teeth, nostrils, and scales for the dragon. Work your way into the middle of the dragon, drawing in different details, including the eyes and the mouth. Continue to shade and add different lines to the dragon, then finish it off with a horn or ...

How To: Draw a teenage manga boy

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a teenage manga boy. Start off with the outline of the boy in a light blue pencil. Next, take a dark pencil and draw over the outline, adding in details and clothing to him. Draw in the features of the face and add in short spiky hair on his head. Then, draw in the details of the clothing, making sure to add in lines to make the folds in the clothes. Next, continue to draw in the rest of the boy, then finish with the feet and pants. When you are done, sh...