For this week’s Drawing Challenge, we have asked artists to use PicsArt Drawing Tools to take on the Japanese artform of Anime, and here we have prepared a tutorial to help get you started! Anime has a unique style that has garnered it global popularity and even fanaticism, but here we’ll show you how to make your very own anime without breaking a sweat. See how PicsArt Drawing Tools make drawing fun and easy, and use this step by step tutorial to get yourself into form for this week’s Drawing Challenge! 

Step 1: Draw the Basic Outline 

Draw a basic outline of your anime character using simple strokes in a light blue color so that you will be able to distinguish it from other outlines later on. 

how to draw an anime step by step

Step 2: Refine your Outline 

Add a new layer and use your previous layer as a guide to draw a more precise outline. Delete your blue outline when finished. 

how to draw an anime step by step

Step 3: Final Outline 

Reduce the opacity, and add a new layer for your final outline. Trace a final outline using clean and deliberate strokes. Make sure you get all of your details exactly right and correct previous mistakes. Delete or hide previous outline when done. 

how to draw an anime step by step

Step 4: How to Add Color to your Drawing 

Use thick colorful brushes to add the basic first layer of colors to your drawing. 

how to draw an anime step by step

Step 5: Add Shading 

Add a new layer and outline the areas of your drawing you wanted to shade. Color this outline in dark black when you are ready. 

how to draw an anime step by step

Step 6: Background Color

Reduce the opacity of your shade layer for a more subtle shade. Use brighter tones of color to add lighting and reflection into your drawing. Finish your drawing by using a translucent brush to add shading and texture to your background. This creates ambiance and gives your anime character that final touch of realism it needs to compete in this week’s challenge!

how to draw an anime step by step

how to draw an anime step by step