How to Draw a Basic Shoujo Character
Sketch the basics of her pose., Add in details for her face., Sketch her short wavy hair., Add in her outfit as shown., Outline and color her in.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Sketch the basics of her pose.
You can use a thin framework or shapes attached together, as shown. , Include her big eyes, thin eyebrows, small nose, and smile.
Sketch in her ears as well, on either side of her face., It should go just past her chin and be a little bit all over the place, as if she's just gotten out of bed., Outline her legs, hands, and neck more lightly, since these are the only body parts not covered by her clothing, Use brown for her hair and skirt, red for her bow, and shades of ivory and black for the rest of her.
Add some shading and you're done. -
Step 2: Add in details for her face.
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Step 3: Sketch her short wavy hair.
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Step 4: Add in her outfit as shown.
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Step 5: Outline and color her in.
Detailed Guide
You can use a thin framework or shapes attached together, as shown. , Include her big eyes, thin eyebrows, small nose, and smile.
Sketch in her ears as well, on either side of her face., It should go just past her chin and be a little bit all over the place, as if she's just gotten out of bed., Outline her legs, hands, and neck more lightly, since these are the only body parts not covered by her clothing, Use brown for her hair and skirt, red for her bow, and shades of ivory and black for the rest of her.
Add some shading and you're done.
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