"Miki Falls" manga creator Mark Crilley presents a tutorial on drawing clothes, with special emphasis on wrinkles. Learning how to draw clothes for manga characters is an important detail that should not be overlooked. Watch this video to learn how to draw anime and manga clot ...more
In this clip, Mark Rilley teaches how to draw male and female eyes in the Japanese manga style. Breaking down the anatomy, he distinguishes the gender differences between the two in order to give your drawings more masculine or feminine qualities. For more information, and to ...more
Naruto is one of the most popular mangas and animes in the world, especially among children. This video tutorial demonstrates how to draw the character Anko from the series using a tablet and Adobe Photoshop. It is very detailed and sure to improve your digital art skills. St ...more
This is a great tutorial on drawing manga hair. Pay attention to the tips and tricks at the beginning, especially about the lack of detail in the hair in order to fit in with the anime and manga style. Part 1 of 2 - How to Draw simple and beautiful manga hair. Part 2 of 2 - H ...more
Anger is one of the emotions most prominently featured in manga, especially "boy" manga. Thus, knowing how to draw an angry male manga face is an important skill to master if you want to create your own manga-style art. This video demonstrates how to do just that in pencil, st ...more
Eyes can be used for a variety of expressions, especially in manga or anime where they tend to be very large and round. This tutorial shows you a way to quickly and easily draw one hundred eyes for your manga or anime characters.
Learn how to draw and paint snowy, rocky mountains for manga, anime, comics and illustration in Photoshop. This step by step video shows you how to do so by laying down the base color, blocking in shape for painting, assigning value and color composition, and refining detail f ...more
If you excel at drawing faces directly facing the front but can't seem to wrap your mind - and finger - around turning that face to the side and performing a profile sketch, then you're not alone. Adjusting a face to the side adds another dimension of facial contouring and str ...more
Mark Crilley, creator of the manga anime series "Miki Falls," shows how to sketch hands for characters. Hands can be complicated to sketch, but follow along with this cartoon and comic drawing tutorial and learn how to render hands in no time!
Drawing Japanese schoolgirls is one of the staples of manga-style art. Here, the drawing instructors at Drawing Now demonstrate how to draw Konata, one such character from teh manga series Lucky Star. Here are step-by-step instructions from the artist: 1. First sketch konata' ...more
In this video, we learn how to draw Rukia. Start out by drawing a circle with a triangle shape at the bottom. Then, draw reference lines in the face to measure where the features of the face are going to be. After this, start to draw in the details of the face. Draw the eyes, ...more
This video goes back to basics, using regular pencil, pen and colored pencils to create a manga female figure. He begins by drawing basic lines and shapes of the torso with pencil, then adding legs, arms and marking the joints. He adds detail to the body and fills in the shape ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw different types of anime/manga hair. Different types of hair can completely change the look of a character. For example, if you are going to draw hair on a girl manga character, you will want to make it curly and long. Use long lines with ...more
Check out this video to learn how to draw and sketch the Joker from Batman for manga, cartoon and comics. Learn how to draw the male villain character, the Joker, in this Step by Step video tutorial. Learn from basic sketching to finish drawing quick concept for comics cartoon ...more
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 jo ...more
In this tutorial, we learn how to draw four types of manga eyes. The first style if for a female and they are cute eyes. Start with a half circle curved downwards, then draw a small line underneath the eye. Draw a small line above the eyes and then use a thin pencil lines to m ...more
This tutorial shows you how to add hair to a manga face. Two male hairstyles and two female hairstyles are demonstrated - a bun or topknot and loose hair for women, and a short shaggy cut and long ponytail for men.
This is a fantastic video that walks you through a simple drawing of a face in the manga style. Drawn from a 3/4 perspective, this is great manga and anime portrait technique.
Yes, we know, most manga girls look innocent anyways (though the same isn't always true for their personalities), but this manga girl is truly adorable and friendly-looking. Of course, the big, bright childish eyes and pursed lips probably help with that. If you're a big mang ...more
This is a instructional video on how to draw a female character in drawing. It is a step by step video tutorial. It is drawing and sketching female character step by step. First start the drawing from face. Eyes, eyebrows and face outlines are drawn first. Then draw back with ...more
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 ...more
It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw the anime and manga character Yu-Gi-Oh!. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step drawing tutorials on many d ...more
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 t ...more
This video tutorial will teach you how to draw the character Death the kid from the anime and manga series Soul Eater. It features detailed narrated instructions to ease the process of drawing this complicated and particularly well-colored picture. Visit idrawgirls for more i ...more
This video focuses on drawing the hands of anime girls. It also covers foreshortening, and how to accurately depict hands when using this technique. Use this technique when you want to emphasize your character's hands, such as when she gets into a fight.
Draw your favorite anime characters! This how-to video shows the steps of rendering a sketch of Sailor Moon. There are no audio instructions, but the process is detailed very closely in a visual guide. Watch this video drawing tutorial and learn how to make a manga anime Sailo ...more
This clip offers lessons in how to draw boys in the Japanese manga style. Breaking down the hair, eyes, and mouth, it gives you a bunch of tips and tricks to make a very realistic face. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started drawing your ...more
This is a quick tutorial which nevertheless will teach you how how to properly draw the body of an anime or manga style girl. Break everything down into geometric shapes and then make small alterations to your shapes for your figures and drawings.
This instructional video will teach how to sketch and draw the male body (a man's torso or upper body, chest, abs, rib cage, and shoulders) for character design, comics, manga, anime and video game concept art. Learn step by step how to draw from a simplified torso and upper b ...more
In this video you'll learn the difference of drawing a cartoon like and realistic manga face. Here, you'll be able to learn the difference of a cartoony face versus a realistic. Ultimately, it's up to you, the artist on what look you want your manga to have.
Drawing eyes is often the most difficult part of nailing down a comic book or manga character, but also the most vital part. Eyes really animate a face, so it's important to master all types of eyes if you wish to become a good artist. This tutorial will teach you how you can ...more
This Naruto character is a very sinister and evil one: Orochimaru. At one point in time, he was considered a prodigy and was one of Konohagakure's Sannin. The Sannin is a group of three students of Hiruzen Sarutobi. The three members were a part of Team Sarutobi and they were ...more
Here's a neat little demonstration video on how to draw a Christmas tree using a pencil, an eraser and pen. This tree will be drawn with a more realistic looking drawing style, compared to the simplified abstract stack of triangles that people normally draw Christmas trees wit ...more
"Miki Falls" manga cartoonist Mark Crilley shows how to draw monsters. Monsters are one of the most enjoyable things to draw; we all draw monsters when we're kids, and they're fun to create at any age. In this tutorial, Crilley shows you how to make your monsters look their be ...more
Fun tutorial on japanese anime drawing. "Chibi" is a Japanese term for "short person" or "child". All the chibis in this video are based on characters from Miki Falls, a book by Mark Crilley, the creator of this video. The music was created in Garageband 2.0.2. Learn how to dr ...more
In this video tutorial, "Miki Falls" manga artist Mark Crilley shows us how to draw a realistic eye. For any artist who aspires to draw realistically, it's essential to get eyes right. The eyes, after all, are the "window to the soul," and if something's off with a drawing of ...more
You know how people who proclaim they can't draw always muddle through drawing assignments by piecing together a couple of stick figures? Well, that's because stick figures are the absolute easiest figures to draw. And stick figures (and circles) are you need to know how to d ...more
Ask any major artist in any time period about the beauty of the female form, and we bet they could go on talking forever. Idealized and revered for as long as time itself (remember the Venus fo Willendorf?), female bodies and their lithe, undulating curves make for great paint ...more
Have you ever secretly pined away for a career in interior design, even though you're currently stuck in law school because, well, your parents forced you and gave you no other option? Because law school can be a bit rigid in terms of what you learn (pretty much it's just fact ...more
In this in depth, four part series learn how to draw a cartoon dog. The adorable puppy you will be learning to draw is top notch and would fit in nicely in any children's book or comic strip. Cartoon dog drawing is really easy, and this tutorial will show you just how to do it ...more
In this super sized 16 part tutorial, you will learn how to draw and color Lara Croft aka Tomb Raider. Lara Croft is one of the most famous and sexiest characters in video games and this clip will show you exactly how to create this Manga character. This tutorial will show yo ...more
One of the most distinctive parts of the anime-style characters that most cosplayer prefer is the spiky, multicolored anime hair. Most people need a wig to execute one of these styles in real life, and this video will show you how to do it! The example in the video is a wig fo ...more
Cosplay, or "costume play," is basically dressing up with costumes and accessories to represent a specific character, usually one in anime (like Sailor Moon) or manga. Like most Japanese fashion trends, cosplay emerged from the trendsetting Harajuku district of Japan and conti ...more
Manga is a popular form of comics and print cartoons that dates as far back as the 1945 U.S. occupation of Japan. This video tutorial shows how to draw a basic anime manga boy using a marker. Start with the eyes making sure to include white circles to imply glossy pupils. Next ...more
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If you're drawing someone in profile, and they have strong, muscular arms, you'll need this tutorial. It demonstrates how you can draw people from the side and, using perspective and a strong working knowledge of the human body, draw realistic arm muscles.
It's time to discover how fun art and drawing is! Learn how to draw the anime and manga character Tsunade the 5th Hokage from Naruto. Drawing is a way of creating and expressing ourselves, and therefore the result is always beautiful. Drawingnow.com brings you step-by-step dr ...more
This Adobe Photoshop tutorial shows you ho to give an image a comic book look. Sure, most people draw comic books from scratch, but you don't have to when you have this tutorial to show you how to create a 'comic book' effect in Photoshop.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to draw the character, Orihime Inoue from the anime series, Bleach. In this drawing, she is walking with one arm upraised and a very serious look on her face. This is a step-by-step drawing tutorial, and you can control each of the ste ...more
It's easy to learn to draw Pichu the Pokeman with this free tutorial! If you love this character and want to draw him, follow the lesson below and you'll have it down in a jiffy. Drawing Pichu is a lot of fun because this character has a lot of spunk and personality. Follow th ...more
Learning how to draw people? Get some expert tips and advice from an artist on figure drawing, including tips for drawing the mouth, eyes, hands, hair and backgrounds, in this free video art lesson. Part 1 of 15 - How to Draw the human body. Draw the human body - Part 2 of 15. ...more
Learn how to draw Kenpachi Zaraki from the manga series, Bleach. "Drawing Now" teaches fans of the manga series, Bleach how to draw a sketch of the character Kenpachi Zaraki. You will need: a drawing pencil, colored pencils/markers, and a basic idea of how Kenpachi looks. Star ...more
Big fan of Japanese manga series, Astro Boy? Learn how to draw the main character from this anime manga series with help from Drawing Now. Search WonderHowTo for more videos from Drawing Now to learn how to draw a variety of characters and cartoons!
In this video, we learn how to draw the manga character, Katara. Start out by drawing the basic outline of the character. Have her hands out in the air, like she is in a striking position. Then, add in the details of her face and hair, then work your way to adding in the detai ...more
This video, which gives tips on drawing realistic hips, is helpful to people learning to draw the human form. The video starts by showing examples of bad drawings of hips and explains that these are how you should not be drawing them. It then shows a realistic black line pictu ...more
Learm to draw Gaara from the anime and manga Naruto in 10 steps. Work at your own pace. Draw Gaara from Naruto. Click through to watch this video on drawingnow.com
If you are inspired by Japanese Manga art then check out this video on how you can draw Ichigo. Ichigo is a fictional character in some Manga comics. He's the main protagonist in the Bleach franchise. Don't worry; you don't have to be a great artist to draw this picture. Step ...more
In this video, we learn how to speak Spanish: Present tense of -AR verbs (tu form). When you are speaking with "ar" verbs, you will have to change them depending on who you are talking about. You will also have to change if you are talking about yourself and depending on what ...more
In this how to draw video the artist shows us how to draw an anime face in profile. The artist explains to she doesn't use guidelines to draw the profile, though some people do. She tells us that she used to have a very hard time drawing profiles at first, but practiced a lot ...more