how to draw anime explosions

by Issac Altenwerth Jr. 8 min read
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How do you draw an explosion effect?

0:268:39How to draw a cartoon explosion - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOf kind of the main explosion. Like that and from the middle. Just very lightly draw a spiral goingMoreOf kind of the main explosion. Like that and from the middle. Just very lightly draw a spiral going out that will give you a kind of a a plan to work to and on this spiral kind of do.

How do you animate explosions?

0:558:202D Animated Explosion - Frame by Frame - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipFrom small to big and go outwards in all directions. Here i think it's important to remember thatMoreFrom small to big and go outwards in all directions. Here i think it's important to remember that this thing should have volume. So there will be some bits that's actually coming towards us as well.

How do you draw a exploding bomb?

0:0014:54How to draw a Nuclear Explosion - Mushroom Cloud - spoken tutorialYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo uh let's draw a nuclear explanatory explosion okay it's called a mushroom cloud so you want thisMoreSo uh let's draw a nuclear explanatory explosion okay it's called a mushroom cloud so you want this kind of mushroom cloud head and you want it to be slightly wider. Than.

How do you draw explosions in procreate?

2:2620:38How to Draw Smoke + Clouds + Explosions for COMICS! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipLike that all around. So it's soft erase that fix it up a little. Bit. So this stage I think aMoreLike that all around. So it's soft erase that fix it up a little. Bit. So this stage I think a little bit more about line weight. And remember you can turn your stream line up and procreate.

How do you make a Lego explosion?

0:537:04LEGO Explosion Tutorial | How To Build And Light Up ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipFrom the second flame piece and you just connect. It into that little groove right there and you canMoreFrom the second flame piece and you just connect. It into that little groove right there and you can see you can change the angle. You can change the direction you can even have the flame.

How do you do impact frames?

1:0018:42How to add IMPACT frames to your animation - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUsing straight directional lines or at least fairly straight the straighter you can get them theMoreUsing straight directional lines or at least fairly straight the straighter you can get them the more energy you can put into the frame.

How do you draw a missile bomb?

0:062:03How to Draw an Atomic Bomb - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipRight you curve on one side. And then the curve on the other. Side. Kind of like a long missile orMoreRight you curve on one side. And then the curve on the other. Side. Kind of like a long missile or like a like a like a fish shape.

How do you draw an exploding fire?

0:006:55How To Draw An Exploding Firework - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipFirst we're going to start over here and we're going to draw a curve. Coming out like. That. Now onMoreFirst we're going to start over here and we're going to draw a curve. Coming out like. That. Now on the other side we can draw another curve kind of doing the same thing but going the other.

How do you draw a grenade?

0:003:41How to draw a Hand Grenade Real Easy - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd you want to put a line down there. And then these kind of they're double lines that you want toMoreAnd you want to put a line down there. And then these kind of they're double lines that you want to be doing and then to give it the three-dimensional shape you want to be doing.

How do you draw fire and smoke?

0:5011:20How to draw a rising smoke cloud or explosion cloud - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipI usually start by sketching out the overall shape and movement of the cloud. So for example. I useMoreI usually start by sketching out the overall shape and movement of the cloud. So for example. I use the line of balance to do that. So you know usually the clouds.

How do you draw a comic smoke?

4:4419:29HOW TO DRAW SMOKE for Comic book art - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe key thing is to you remember the direction that you want your smoke to travel and. So I doubleMoreThe key thing is to you remember the direction that you want your smoke to travel and. So I double up on my line and you'll notice that I have a mushroom cloud of smoke. And then above.

How do you draw smokes?

0:556:09How to Draw Smoke - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipMore interesting to look at in the areas where the ribbons of smoke overlap that's where you addMoreMore interesting to look at in the areas where the ribbons of smoke overlap that's where you add some extra shading. And this is really effective in making it look like the smoke is transparent.

1. Introduction

Welcome to my new tutorial. This time, I will give you the keys to developing an illustration of an explosion step by step to increase your artwork’s dynamism and realism.

2. Drafts

First, open Clip Studio Paint (CSP from now on) and create a new file. In my case, I have opened a portrait, A4 size file.

3. Inking

Once this brief sketch is done, I create a new layer on top of the Draft layer, rename it Ink Explosion 1, and give it a red color to quickly locate it in later steps. On this layer, I ink and create the volume for the fire and smoke.

4. Color

To apply the color, first press the Layer color button in the layer properties palette (it is located on the right by default). In this case, I set a dark brown (#511900) as the main color and a yellow (#FFC21C) as the sub color.

5. Blur

In this step, I will apply Gaussian blur and on the last layer that I created at approximately 50px for strength.

6. Integrate your Explosion

The objective of this tutorial is to be able to make an explosion; however, let me show you some tips to incorporate these explosions in your illustrations. In this case, I will do a quick assembly with CSP tools ( Materials) without going into too much detail.

How to Draw Explosions: the Basics

An explosion, as the name suggests, results from a violent expansion of gases. This happens when something combusts or reacts with other chemicals to release energy in the form of heat and light (usually accompanied by smoke). The most common example would be firework displays on New Year’s Eve!

Types of Explosions to Draw

There are many different kinds of explosion drawings out there ranging from small firecrackers or gunshots all the way up to large nuclear blasts so it’s important to size them properly according to what kind it is.

How to Draw an Explosion in Seven Easy Steps

1. Sketch a circle in the center of your paper. This will be the epicenter for your explosion so make it as round and perfect as you can.

How to Draw an Atomic Bomb Explosion

Begin by drawing an oval shape to act as the general outline of the explosion. It will be your mushroom cloud head.

Tips on Drawing Explosions

The main thing to remember is that drawing an explosion isn’t always about trying to make it look like a photograph of one. Sometimes you’ll find yourself needing drawings to depict the aftermath and not necessarily what was happening during the event itself.

Final Words

That concludes how to draw an explosion! We hope that by reading this article you have acquired some valuable knowledge about drawing explosions for your art projects or school assignments.

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Introduction

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Welcome to my new tutorial. This time, I will give you the keys to developing an illustration of an explosion step by step to increase your artwork’s dynamism and realism. Please do also read up on films, comics, books, and photographs. Analyze the shapes of the smoke, fire, and objects being affected. I also encourage you to …
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Drafts

  • First, open Clip Studio Paint(CSP from now on) and create a new file. In my case, I have opened a portrait, A4 size file. File > New > A4 vertical > OK Once you are in front of a blank canvas, go to the layers palette and place your mouse in the empty layer just above the background layer (paper). This layer is usually present by default in CSP; you shouldn’t need to create it. Let’s begi…
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Inking

  • Once this brief sketch is done, I create a new layer on top of the Draft layer, rename it Ink Explosion 1, and give it a red color to quickly locate it in later steps. On this layer, I ink and create the volume for the fire and smoke. If the sketch lines are too bold or distracting, lower the layer’s opacity. In the new layer, I use a medium-sized ...
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Color

  • To apply the color, first press the Layer colorbutton in the layer properties palette (it is located on the right by default). In this case, I set a dark brown (#511900) as the main color and a yellow (#FFC21C) as the sub color. Next, I duplicate the layer (Right-click > Duplicate layer) and apply the following colors: #481C08 (main) and #FFF5DA (sub). Finally, I set the layer blending mode to A…
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Blur

  • In this step, I will apply Gaussian blurand on the last layer that I created at approximately 50px for strength. Filter menu > Blur > Gaussian blur Once color has been added to the debris (using the same colors as the explosion in Step 4), I add a second blur, and then in Layer properties, I set the main and sub colors to #412B1A and #EEBD7A, respectively. To get the following effect, you ne…
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Integrate Your Explosion

  • The objective of this tutorial is to be able to make an explosion; however, let me show you some tips to incorporate these explosions in your illustrations. In this case, I will do a quick assembly with CSP tools (Materials) without going into too much detail. First, save your explosions as PNG, a format similar to the well-known JPG, but with the feature that saves images with transparenc…
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