how to draw anime ears

by Prof. Dejon Hoppe Jr. 4 min read
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How do you draw a simple anime ear?

0:274:48How to Draw Manga: 10+ Ways to Draw Ears! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipView i draw a curvy line shaped like the letter c. Then i draw a line that bumps out at the bottomMoreView i draw a curvy line shaped like the letter c. Then i draw a line that bumps out at the bottom and then follows the curve of the ear. The ear and front view is similar i just draw it.

How do you draw anime characters ears?

Anime ears tend to be drawn lower down on the head than real ears. One way to place anime ears on the head is to first draw a horizontal line through the middle of the head and then to draw another horizontal line between that line and the chin. Draw the ears between these two lines.

How do you draw ears step by step?

1:1128:12How to Draw Ears | Side View - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipNow we can draw the actual ear. Start your stroke along the straight line at a small distance fromMoreNow we can draw the actual ear. Start your stroke along the straight line at a small distance from the oval. And then use the oval as a rough guideline to shape the top half of your ear.

How do you draw cartoon ears?

7:1616:40How To Draw Ears: CARTOONING 101 #6 - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIt's not gonna have the lobe here at the bottom this is more of your your basic ear. And thenMoreIt's not gonna have the lobe here at the bottom this is more of your your basic ear. And then drawing in our center lines. Here. We can start to kind of fill. The inner portion of the ear in. Once.

How do you draw elf ears?

0:000:59How To DRAW ELF EARS In Under 60 Seconds | #Shorts - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipHello everyone so in this video i want to show you how to draw a very simple elf ear. So first stepMoreHello everyone so in this video i want to show you how to draw a very simple elf ear. So first step some shapes. So we start with a circle. And inside that circle we draw a triangle.

How do you make an anime smile?

2:3138:54HOW TO DRAW SMILING HAPPY EXPRESSIONS (Real Time)YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThis will be doing the same sort of thing but just a little bit wider. And sweeping down to theMoreThis will be doing the same sort of thing but just a little bit wider. And sweeping down to the outside edge a bit more. And then i'm just going to come down. Here bring in that shape.

How do you draw a cartoon dimple?

0:040:57How to Draw Dimples - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipFirst of all to start off with dimples. We got to make a face first so let's get a nice big faceMoreFirst of all to start off with dimples. We got to make a face first so let's get a nice big face here. So you can see what we're doing then of course we want to get a nice smile.

How do you draw a front ear?

0:103:28Part 3/3: Draw the Ear Front Face View Step by Step - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipLet's begin step 1 make the two shapes that you see notice that the top part of each shape is widerMoreLet's begin step 1 make the two shapes that you see notice that the top part of each shape is wider than the bottom step to observe the reference image and then draw in the lines that I just added.

How do you make a mouth?

0:108:26How to Draw a Mouth - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd two overlapping that upside-down triangle. So knowing those shapes kind of helps us get the formMoreAnd two overlapping that upside-down triangle. So knowing those shapes kind of helps us get the form of the mouth because from here we can create the line created between our lips.

How can I color my ears?

0:345:12Coloring Tutorial: How to create Realistic Ear - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd let's make sure coloring inside the lines mode is set to off so to begin adding shadows to theMoreAnd let's make sure coloring inside the lines mode is set to off so to begin adding shadows to the ear. Let's just go ahead and basically start to just outline it all the way around.

How do you make a cartoon hair?

0:0012:46How To Draw Hair (Easy!) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBegin. So when it comes to drawing hair there's two really really important things to keep in mind.MoreBegin. So when it comes to drawing hair there's two really really important things to keep in mind. So the first thing to keep in mind is the crown of the hair or the hair world.

How do you draw lips?

1:0113:37Don'ts & Do's: How to Draw Realistic Lips (Mouth) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipRight use hb pencil to make thin light lines draw two points to indicate the outer corners then drawMoreRight use hb pencil to make thin light lines draw two points to indicate the outer corners then draw a horizontal line to connect. Them. Then draw a vertical. Line right in the center.

What are the two most prominent anatomical features that show up in anime and manga drawings?

The two most prominent anatomical features that show up in anime and manga drawings are the tragus and the antihelix.

What is the tragus in anime?

The tragus is a small flap-like cartilage that rises at the front of the ear and protects the ear canal. In Anime and Manga: The tragus is almost always indicated in anime except in very simplified drawings or very young characters where ears are drawn with a couple of lines (usually helix and antihelix).

What is the antihelix in anime?

The antihelix is the inner part of the ear that resembles a mountain ridge. As it rises up toward the top of the ear, it beings to curve towards the face. In Anime and Manga: Some indication of this cartilage in the ear bowl is present in most anime and manga drawings.

Why is antitragus not indicated?

Anime stylization is the reason why antitragus is not indicated. In anime and manga drawings the object is reduced to its very basic recognizable features. For the ear, those features are the helix, the antihelix and the tragus. Everything else is either very lightly suggested or left behind.

How many parts of an anime ear are there?

It will help you draw anime and manga ears immensely, or you can proceed directly to the steps if you wish! There are five parts of an ear that we need to know to draw anime ears. With each section, I provide an image that identifies the feature of anatomy by highlighting it from different angles.

What anime series is Gvaat from?

Gvaat’s studies from the Voltron series. The studies above are from the original Voltron series produced in the 80s. There is a variety of anime stylization in the Voltron series that is interesting to see reflected in these studies.

What is the ear made of?

The ear is mostly made up of cartilage, except the earlobe which is made up of fatty tissue. Note that sometimes it hangs lower than the ear’s connection to the face, and sometimes the lower portion of it is connects directly to the face. This wraps up our anatomy overview of the ear for anime and manga drawing.

How to draw a cat girl head?

Anime cat girl head drawing. Start by first drawing the head. To help you make sure the head and other features that will be drawn in later steps are symmetrical and evenly placed draw a vertical and a horizontal line intersecting at what will later be the middle of the head/face. As there are already plenty of tutorials here on AnimeOutline ...

How to color and shade a drawing?

To color and shade your drawing start by coloring in the largest areas with the base color. Leave any highlights/reflections blank if coloring on paper or apply them at the end of the coloring process if drawing digitally. Darken the shaded areas after you finish the basic color fill.

What part of the ear is covered by hair?

As mentioned earlier the bottom part of the ears will be covered by the hair. For this particular hairstyle we will draw the hair in fairly large clumps. It will somewhat follow the shape of the top of the head and will than hang down curving in slightly different directions towards the ends.

Placing kemomimi on top of the head

Most animals have ears on the top of their head, so when you place ears here, you can make the character look more animal-like. We usually use this style of kemomimi for animal characters that have transformed into humans, or for magical half-human-half-animal creatures.

Placing kemomimi at the sides of the head

If you choose to draw in the kemomimi at the sides of the head, in the position human ears would usually come, this will give them a more human appearance. We usually use these kind of ears for different fantasy races, who have more human traits.

Giving a character multiple sets of kemomimi

There are rare cases where we want to give characters more sets of ears, for an even more fantastical appearance. For multiple kemomimi, try to place them both on the top of the head and in the position regular human ears would come. This will make them more believable to your audience.

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Step 1 – Draw The Head

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Start by first drawing the head. To help you make sure the head and other features that will be drawn in later steps are symmetrical and evenly placed draw a vertical and a horizontal line intersecting at what will later be the middle of the head/face. As there are already plenty of tutorials here on AnimeOutline that show how to dr…
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Step 2 – Draw The The Cat Ears

  • To be able to better understand how to place the cat ears on the head we will draw the main shape of the ears before drawing the hair. Keep in mind that the hair has some volume and will cover the bottom part of the ears. You will want to draw the ears slightly longer than what you want to be visible in the final drawing. The overall shape of each ear should be somewhat simila…
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Step 3 – Draw The Facial Features

  • To place the facial features draw the eyes below the horizontal line drawn earlier, draw the nose between that line and the chin and draw the mouth slightly above the halfway point between the nose and the chin. For more detailed instructions on drawing anime facial feature you can check: 1. How to Draw Anime Eyes and Eye Expressions 2. How to Draw Anime and Manga Mouth Expr…
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Step 4 – Draw The Hair & Ear Fluff

  • As mentioned earlier the bottom part of the ears will be covered by the hair. For this particular hairstyle we will draw the hair in fairly large clumps. It will somewhat follow the shape of the top of the head and will than hang down curving in slightly different directions towards the ends. Add some fur to the inside of the ears drawn it in clumps similar to the hair. For more on drawing ani…
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Step 5 – Outline Drawing

  • Clean up your drawing by erasing/removing any guidelines and parts that are hidden by the hair. You may notice that there are some basic clothes and body details added in this step. For more on drawing anime style clothes you can see: 1. How to Draw an Anime School Girl in 6 Steps 2. How to Draw Anime & Manga Clothes For drawing anime necks and collar bones you can check…
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Step 6 – Apply Color & Shading

  • To color and shade your drawing start by coloring in the largest areas with the base color. Leave any highlights/reflections blank if coloring on paper or apply them at the end of the coloring process if drawing digitally. Darken the shaded areas after you finish the basic color fill. For detailed instruction on coloring in the anime style see: How to Color an Anime Character Step b…
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Conclusion

  • As the focus of this tutorial was on cat ears it was fairly short and didn’t cover the other aspects of drawing an anime character in great detail. For more on drawing anime characters you can always check the other tutorialson the site. For more on drawing fantasy type characters also see: 1. How to Draw an Anime Fox Girl Step by Step 2. How to Draw an Anime Elf Girl Step by Step 3. …
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