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How do I improve my drawing skills?

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By practicing a lot. It can take years of persistent practice to become really good at drawing. Try to focus on one subject matter (such as the one in this article) at a time until you get really good at it, then move on to other things.

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What type of pencils should I use if I'm want to draw realistically?

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Use a basic set of graphite pencils ranging from 4H to 8B.

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How would I draw a young boy, like a kindergarten student?

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Focus on making the face more round and the eyes young. Babies and children tend to have baby fat, so their bodies will have more circles than straight lines. The head will also be bigger in proportion to the body, which will give them a cuter look. Take a look at some chibis for a good (but exaggerated) example.

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What are some good beginner manga drawings?

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Try something in the style of Fruits Basket. Their characters are a good base for beginning manga-styled drawings.

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How can I improve the way I draw the important features of anime?

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Start sketching that certain feature on a separate piece of paper until you get it the way you want, then transfer it onto your art.

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I am trying to draw the same character, but in a different position. How can I make sure that the same proportions are being applied into the second drawing/pose?

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I suggest looking at reference pictures online. When you find the pose you’re looking for, test the proportions on the character (i.e. where the pivotal points are and their distance from the torso). It will take practice to get proportions down, but it can be done!

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Which colors should I use?

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Whatever you want! I want to draw an anime James McVey, so he will have brown hair and blue eyes.

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How can I improve at drawing the eyes?

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Just keep practicing. Use some references. Look at some eyes that you really like from different artists and incorporate them into your style.

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How do I draw a school boy?

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Do the same as the steps before, but just add a school uniform. For instance, when you've already drawn the layout in pencil you should work up a design for your uniform, add that to your figure, then use the pen and then erase and you're done!

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How do I get better at drawings?

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Lots of practice. It can take years to get really good at drawing. Watch YouTube tutorials to learn different styles of drawing and see which one(s) suit you best.

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How do I get better at drawing the eyes of an anime boy?

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Try to not make the eyes as big as the girl's eyes. Most boy eyes are black or grey.

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