How to Draw an Anime Face | 2 Different Methods
🎨 Learn how to draw a basic anime face using TWO different drawing methods!
In this MangaLab lesson, you’ll discover two simple approaches to drawing an anime face, from the basic construction to the final details.
✏️ In this video:
• Method 1 — a simple approach to construct an anime face
• Method 2 — a different way to build the same face
• Basic proportions and construction
• How the two methods differ
• A drawing exercise to practice what you’ve learned
The goal isn’t to copy one specific drawing method.
It’s to discover different techniques, find the one that works best for you, and improve your own drawing skills.
🎯 WATCH. LEARN. PRACTICE. SHARE.
🖌️ YOUR TURN!
Try both methods and complete the drawing exercise.
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How to Draw an Anime Face | 2 Different Methods
🎨 Learn how to draw a basic anime face using TWO different drawing methods!
In this MangaLab lesson, you’ll discover two simple approaches to drawing an anime face, from the basic construction to the final details.
✏️ In this video:
• Method 1 — a simple approach to construct an anime face
• Method 2 — a different way to build the same face
• Basic proportions and construction
• How the two methods differ
• A drawing exercise to practice what you’ve learned
The goal isn’t to copy one specific drawing method.
It’s to discover different techniques, find the one that works best for you, and improve your own drawing skills.
🎯 WATCH. LEARN. PRACTICE. SHARE.
🖌️ YOUR TURN!
Try both methods and complete the drawing exercise.
Open the exercise →
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MangaLab brings together artists who share their techniques for drawing manga and anime characters: proportions, faces, hair, poses, inking… New videos regularly.
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