how to draw anime schoolgirl running

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How to draw anime school shoes outline?

Around/on top of the foot draw the outline and the major parts of the school shoes. As they are usually fairly thin leather you can draw them very close to the outline of the foot. Anime school shoes outline drawing Erase the parts of the foot covered by the shoe once you draw it’s main shape.

How to draw anime girl clothes?

Drawing anime girl clothes on the body. For this particular shirt draw the sleeves fairly loose and draw the collar hugging the neck as it will be held closer to the neck by the ribbon. Draw the sweater vest hugging the body fairly closely at the top and a little farther towards the bottom where it will sag.

How do you measure the body when drawing anime?

When drawing anime the proportions can be slightly different than for real bodies but similar principals still apply. A good way to measure the body is by using the head. A normal body with the head included can be about as tall as 7-8 heads.

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How to draw anime girl body?

Step 1 – Structure the Body. Anime girl body proportions and structure. The most important step in drawing the body is to first get the correct proportions. When drawing anime the proportions can be slightly different than for real bodies but similar principals still apply. A good way to measure the body is by using the head.

What is the shape of a school uniform in anime?

The school uniform skirts in anime often have sharp folds in them that curve around the body. Overall the skirt is sort of a cone like shape with the top cut off.

What is the shading style in anime?

The style of shading used for anime is known as “Cel Shading”. Cel shading means shading a drawing in a way where there are no gradients. In order to make the shading more believable we will first consider our light source. In this case it will be on the top left of the drawing.

Where do you draw folds in clothes?

Most of these will be closer to the bottom where the clothes start to sag as well as ares like the armpits where there is some pressure being applied to the fabric.

Why draw an oval into the head?

The reason you want to draw the whole oval is that it makes it a lot easier to see if you’ve made a mistake.

Can you practice drawing different parts of the tutorial separately?

There is a lot covered in this tutorial and may be a little bit difficult to take in. If it seems overwhelming don’t be alarmed. You can simply practice drawing different parts of the tutorial separately to make it a little easier.

Drawing Anime Running Shoes Step by Step

The first example in this tutorial are the running shoes. They are fairly simple to draw but often tend to have more details than other shoes types due to their more complex designs.

Drawing Anime High Heels Shoes Step by Step

High high heel shoes are another very common example of anime foot ware. They tend to have very few details but can present some other challenges when drawing them.

Drawing Anime School Shoes Step by Step

Probably the most common shoe type seen in anime or manga revolving around school life. Anime and manga school shoes do have some variety in their design but usually they look similar to the example above.

Drawing Anime Boots Step by Step

The boots are yet another example of foot ware commonly seen in anime and manga. Unlike the school/high heel shoes they tend to have a lot more variety. But in this case we will just go with fairly simple and generic looking leather boots.

Drawing Anime Slippers Step by Step

Slippers as the ones in the example above are yet another very common foot ware item in anime and manga. Female characters often tend to ware them around the house

Drawing Anime Sandals Step by Step

The sandals are fairly common for anime characters going to the beach or just walking along the street during the summer.

Conclusion

To draw any realistic styles of shoes (anime included) it’s a good idea to have at least a basic understanding of the general shape of feet. As mentioned earlier you don’t need to fully draw out the foot and every toe to draw shoes but it is a good idea to at least sketch out their basic outline shapes.

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Step 1 – Structure The Body

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The most important step in drawing the body is to first get the correct proportions. When drawing anime the proportions can be slightly different than for real bodies but similar principals still apply. A good way to measure the body is by using the head. A normal body with the head included can be about as tall as 7-8 heads. In …
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Step 2 – Draw The Facial Features

  • There are already plenty of facial feature drawing tutorials on the site so we will not go into the details of drawing faces in the anime style. You can see the following tutorials for drawing facial features in the anime style: How to Draw Anime Eyes and Eye Expressions How to Draw Different Styles of Anime Heads & Faces How to Draw Anime and Manga Noses How to Draw Anime and …
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Step 3 – Draw The Hair

  • For this particular hairstyle draw the hair following the outline of the top of the head and lightly curving in different directions as it hangs down. Generally when drawing anime hair you will want to draw it in sort of clumps. Try and vary these in size and direction they point in for a more natural look. It can also be very helpful to think of hair as split into the front, sides, and back port…
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Step 4 – Draw The Clothes

  • Drawing the clothes is in a way a little similar to drawing the hair. As they will somewhat follow the outline of the body.
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Step 5 – Draw The Smaller Details

  • Draw the smaller details of the face and the clothes. When this step is done you should a finished outline drawing of an anime girl wearing a school uniform.
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Step 6 – Color & Shade The Drawing

  • The first step of coloring an anime character is not complicated, simply shade in each area with the appropriate color. The style of shading used for anime is known as “Cel Shading”. Cel shading means shading a drawing in a way where there are no gradients. In order to make the shading more believable we will first consider our light source. In this case it will be on the top left of the …
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Conclusion

  • There is a lot covered in this tutorial and may be a little bit difficult to take in. If it seems overwhelming don’t be alarmed. You can simply practice drawing different parts of the tutorial separately to make it a little easier. If you like this tutorial please share it with your friends. For more similar tutorials see: 1. How to Draw Male Anime Characters Step by Step 2. How to Draw …
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