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QuestionHow can I make a chibi in my own style if it is the first time I am drawing a full body?Community AnswerYour style is something you develop over time, not immediately. If you're a beginner, you should look up tutorials on Youtube or Deviantart. Once you start understanding how to draw a chibi, you can begin to develop your own unique style.
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QuestionHow do you make the chibi look like an adult and a child?Community AnswerMake the adult more refined and taller and make the child shorter, simple, casual and innocent. These will work well unless it's an assassin family, in which case make them look a little wicked and cheeky.
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QuestionHow do I draw short sides and long fringe on hair for a male?Community AnswerMale hair is often swept to one side in anime. Also, keep in mind that hair flows like water - Give it a point to flow from!
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QuestionDo I need to draw a perfect circle for the head?Community AnswerNo. After all, real heads aren't perfectly circular. Some artists like to start with a circle as an outline, but you can experiment and see which method works best for you.
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QuestionHow do I draw cat ears for my drawing?Community AnswerTry adding them in while doing the hair, and making them slightly curved for dimension. You can also draw a few loose strands of "fur" around the base of the ears!
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QuestionHow can do I do make up?Community AnswerAdd the makeup in during the coloring of the face, and use a low opacity if that is an option. Don't do it during the lineart or else it will make the face overcluttered and makeup doesn't really need an outline. If you need to, you can outline it with a slightly darker version of the makeup color.
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QuestionWhat if I really stink at drawing feet and hands?Community AnswerYou can draw stubs for hands and/or feet.
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QuestionHow can I make a chibi look three dimensional?Community AnswerUse various shading techniques to give the illusion that your chibi is three dimensional.
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QuestionWhich mobile apps can I use to draw chibi characters?Community AnswerYou can get free apps such as Autodesk SketchBook and Adobe Sketch or buy Procreate for $5.99.
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QuestionHow do I make chibi characters another style?Community AnswerOnce you have the basics down, you can start experimenting with your own. However, you should master the basics first. Your own style will develop naturally over time.
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QuestionWhat is the best way to make chibi drawings look surprised or funny?Community AnswerA good way to make a character surprised is to make the eyes taller and shrink the pupils, raise the eyebrows, and keep the mouth low on the face. You can also use cartoon marks, such as an exclamation point above the head.
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QuestionHow do I know where to draw the eyebrows if my chibi is wearing a headband?Community AnswerDraw the face without the headband, then draw on the headband and rub out parts of the eyebrow that are covered by the headband.
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QuestionFor chibi drawings, should the eyes overlap the hair, or should the hair cover a bit of the eyes?Community AnswerThe hair should cover the eyes in my opinion. It wouldn't make much sense for the eyes to overlap.
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QuestionWould it be easiest to draw a character on paper rather than on a computer or a phone?Community AnswerIt all depends on your current style. If you feel you have more control using a pencil over a stylus, then you should use paper.
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QuestionHow do I make the chibi look like it is moving and speaking?Community AnswerFor moving, you can draw it in a running/walking position, and if it is running, draw a few lines behind it to represent movement. For speaking, you can have the mouth open and the head maybe tilted a bit, and I always like to draw it with the hand out in a gesture, but that's not required. For moving and speaking, have them in the walking position and looking forward or back depending on who they're speaking to.
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QuestionCan I draw a chibi version of a real person?Community AnswerYes, but this will probably take some skill, so you might need to practice a while before your drawings turn out the way you want them to.
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QuestionHow do I prevent erasing some of the lines that I need to have if I only have a big eraser?Community AnswerWell, you can get a smaller eraser (they are not expensive), or you can cut your eraser into smaller pieces.
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QuestionWhat are some recommended styles for chibi noses?Community AnswerYou could try a triangle, semicircle or something squarish. Develop a style over time. Afterwards, it will come naturally.
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QuestionWhat should I do if I keep drawing the top of the head too big?Community AnswerTry to make the rest of the head (not the top) a bit bigger, and then maybe draw the whole body around the way you drew the head. Keep in mind that Chibi isn't the only style of manga. Shoujo is another that you can try to experiment with.
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QuestionHow do I draw chibi hair?Community AnswerJust draw some free flowing 'chunks.' A common characteristic in Chibi is the hair isn't very detailed. It's more one solid color with a few simple highlights and shadows. Some parts of the hair are outlined.
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QuestionIs it okay that kids like me can draw?Community AnswerYes, I am 12 and draw all the time. Drawing is actually really good for your brain.
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QuestionHow do I shape the face?Someone ElseCommunity AnswerJust try to make it look a little circular. TIP: don't try to hard (it's pretty simple) and draw lightly/sketch so you won't have to do too much erasing.
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QuestionHow do I draw the Pokemon in Chibi?Community AnswerJust make them smaller, simpler and make the eyes bigger. Some Pokemon are made to look chibi in their design (Pikachu or Mew) so pay close attention to that!
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QuestionWhen drawing chibi, does it have to be anime?WritingismypassionCommunity AnswerNo. Chibi refers to cute, stubby people or animals. It doesn't specifically refer it to anime or manga.
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QuestionHow do I make the legs and arms equal to each other?Community AnswerTry to making a stick drawing first, and measuring the legs and arms before you begin.
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QuestionHow do I draw my chibi facing backwards?Community AnswerDo the base lines the same, but instead of adding facial details, draw and color hair over the head and part of the back, depending on length. Then rub out the original lines.
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QuestionHow do I draw a short chibi character with pointy stubs for feet and hands?Community AnswerYou need to draw the middle of the body shorter, as well as the arms and legs. Leave the hands as curves.
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QuestionWhat drawing/coloring programs should I use?Community AnswerThat depends on what kind of device you'll be using for your drawing and coloring. If there's an app store available on your device, the best thing to do would be to explore the top rated art/drawing apps in the store.
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QuestionHow do you draw a chibi character for beginners?Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerStart by drawing a large circle for the face and make 2 lines that intersect through it. Make 2 wide eyes on the horizontal line and then draw a mouth near the bottom half with a small nose above it. The large eyes are one of the main characteristics of a chibi character. Add whatever kind of hairstyle you want to the head to complete your basic character face.
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QuestionHow do you make a chibi character?Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerChibi characters are known for their short stature, oversized heads, small bodies, and large eyes. Start by drawing a large circle for the head and add big, bulging eyes to it. Give the character a small mouth and nose to make the eyes seem larger. Then, draw a small body and add features like hair and accessories.
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