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Heya guys :]

asked if I could make a step by step guide of how to draw the body in anime style.

So here it is!
This is my very first tutorial and although this is in the style I draw, most of the fundamental basics still apply.

I tend to sometimes draw with a fashion illustration influence (lengthening the neck and limbs specifically) cause I learnt a lot about the human figure and proportions during fashion drawing classes in the last two years. But there is one good tip that I picked up, which is as practice try to pick up a magazine or stock image and study the figure in it. Try to visualise the skeleton, how would these lines curve and the direction they flow in. I promise it helps heaps! This not only helps you to improve in proportion but also helps you build up a library for poses in your memory.

I understand it's tough when you start out but don't ever give up! I started drawing in anime/manga style 9 years ago when I was 12 and I couldn't draw fingers for nuts o_o I swear they were nothing more than blobs (think powerpuff girls xD) and the feet I drew..don't even get me started orz (think PPG again). I also learnt a lot from the 'Complete Idiots Guide to Drawing Manga' book my cousin gave me for christmas when I was 12 and they roughly talk about the same basics too, like thinking in shapes and lines as you construct your figure.

Sorry if I've typed too much but I just really wanted to explain as best as I can (TT - TT)
I hope this was somewhat helpful and if you have any questions at all, feel free to comment below and I'll be sure to get back to you!

Description
Heya guys :]

asked if I could make a step by step guide of how to draw the body in anime style.

So here it is!
This is my very first tutorial and although this is in the style I draw, most of the fundamental basics still apply.

I tend to sometimes draw with a fashion illustration influence (lengthening the neck and limbs specifically) cause I learnt a lot about the human figure and proportions during fashion drawing classes in the last two years. But there is one good tip that I picked up, which is as practice try to pick up a magazine or stock image and study the figure in it. Try to visualise the skeleton, how would these lines curve and the direction they flow in. I promise it helps heaps! This not only helps you to improve in proportion but also helps you build up a library for poses in your memory.

I understand it's tough when you start out but don't ever give up! I started drawing in anime/manga style 9 years ago when I was 12 and I couldn't draw fingers for nuts o_o I swear they were nothing more than blobs (think powerpuff girls xD) and the feet I drew..don't even get me started orz (think PPG again). I also learnt a lot from the 'Complete Idiots Guide to Drawing Manga' book my cousin gave me for christmas when I was 12 and they roughly talk about the same basics too, like thinking in shapes and lines as you construct your figure.

Sorry if I've typed too much but I just really wanted to explain as best as I can (TT - TT)
I hope this was somewhat helpful and if you have any questions at all, feel free to comment below and I'll be sure to get back to you!