Japanese pro Advice to students – How to draw a balanced neck and facial expression for anime characters

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How to draw a balanced neck and facial expression for anime characters

Student

Hello.
This one I struggled on a little just for the angle I wanted the point of view slightly upward, but I think I did something wrong.
This one didn’t turn out as good because I knew something was wrong with it.

Teacher

This girl is drawn so cutely!
The girl’s innocent expression is particularly wonderful!
This girl’s face, body, and gaze are facing forward. So, let’s change these angles to make her look up.
The attached image is an example.
I have kept the face as it is, made the gaze upward, and composed the body from above.
In this way, you can show the expression of looking up. The position of the neck is behind the jaw, as mentioned in the lesson.
When drawing this composition, be aware that the neck is slightly hidden.
Keep up the good work!

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