a drawing of chibi starfire in anime

by Colten Stracke 6 min read
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What is a chibi?

Chibi is a subtype of the manga style, where the characters are given child-like features to appear cute (s mall body, huge head, large eyes). Because of this heavy exaggeration, chibis are very easy to draw—no knowledge of human anatomy required!

What is a Chibi pencil?

one layer for the sketch (low opacity) one layer for the final lines (full opacity) 1. How to Draw a Chibi Base. Draw the guide lines lightly, so that you can cover them with final, darker lines later.

How to draw a body shape?

Sketch the basic shape of the body by drawing two curves on the sides.

How to draw a pupil?

Draw two smaller ovals inside. These are the pupils.

How to close arms shape?

Add a curve below the arms to close their shape.

Why add the tiny mouth?

Add the tiny mouth to better see the facial expression we're creating.

What part of the dress should you sketch?

Sketch the upper part of the dress.

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