Hello everyone,
Many people have the same problems when they draw.
Let’s learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.
Let’s use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga!
How to draw Shading female clothing in anime style
Student
Hello, here’s a sketch.
I tried a drawing a one piece but I think the shadow shapes are not varied enough so the skirt part looks a bit lame.
Student’s drawing
Teacher
This is really impressive work!
The girl’s clothing is adorably drawn, and the pose is also very cute! The way you’ve carefully captured the shape of the shoes is particularly impressive!
The waist area is a place where shadows naturally form, so adding more shadow here can help create a stronger sense of three-dimensionality.
Your body sketching skills are excellent, which really enhances the overall look of the clothing design! Keep up the great work!
Teacher’s Advice
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