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Draw Anime or Fanart w/ MamaMiyah11

Draw anime characters and simple fanart with MamaMiyah11, learning step by step sketching, facial expressions, proportions, and safe coloring techniques using pencils and markers.

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Step-by-step guide to Draw Anime or Fanart w/ MamaMiyah11

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How to Draw Anime Step by Step || Cute Anime Girl Sketch Tutorial || Pencil Art for Beginners

What you need

Drawing paper, pencils, eraser, sharpener, ruler, coloring materials markers and colored pencils, black fineliner, adult supervision required

Step 1

Clear a flat workspace and lay out all your materials so everything is easy to reach.

Step 2

Choose an anime character or simple fanart subject you want to draw.

Step 3

Look at a reference image or a short demo from MamaMiyah11 to notice shapes and expressions.

Step 4

Lightly draw a circle for the head and a vertical centerline to show the face direction.

Step 5

Sketch the jaw and basic head shape using the circle as your guide.

Step 6

Add a horizontal guideline for the eyes and draw simple anime eye shapes along that line.

Step 7

Draw a small nose and a mouth on the vertical centerline to make the face expressive.

Step 8

Sketch the hair and the basic clothing outlines using simple curved lines and shapes.

Step 9

Check proportions and gently erase extra construction lines you do not need.

Step 10

Carefully outline your final lines with a black fineliner or a darker pencil stroke.

Step 11

Color your drawing using markers for bold areas and colored pencils to blend softly using safe coloring techniques.

Step 12

Sign your artwork and share your finished creation on DIY.org

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can I use if I don't have a black fineliner, markers, or colored pencils?

Use a dark graphite pencil or a black ballpoint pen to carefully outline instead of the fineliner, washable markers or crayons for bold color areas, and blend pencil lead with a tissue or use crayons for soft color if you lack colored pencils.

My character's face looks off—how do I fix proportions or placement?

Go back to the light construction steps by redrawing the circle, vertical centerline, and the horizontal eye guideline until the eyes, nose, and jaw align, then gently erase extra construction lines before inking with the fineliner.

How can I adapt the steps for different ages or skill levels?

For younger kids, simplify by tracing a pre-drawn circle and using thick markers for bold shapes, while older kids can follow all steps and add detailed hair, fineliner outlines, and colored-pencil shading for depth.

How can I extend or personalize my finished fanart?

Add a custom background or unique clothing patterns, practice colored-pencil blending for texture, sign your artwork as instructed, and photograph it to share on DIY.org as a mini gallery or themed series.

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Facts about anime and character drawing for kids

🎌 Spirited Away by Studio Ghibli won the 2003 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature — a famous example of anime.

🎨 Many professional artists began by sharing fan art online; fan communities often help artists get discovered.

✏️ Character designers use simple shapes (circles, squares, triangles) to build personalities that are easy to read.

🙂 Studies show basic facial expressions like happiness, sadness, and surprise are recognized across cultures — great for expressive anime faces.

🖍️ Colored pencils are non-toxic and kid-friendly, and they’re great for blending and layering without fumes.

How do I draw anime or fanart with MamaMiyah11?

Start with warm-up sketches of circles and lines to practice proportions. MamaMiyah11’s step-by-step method: block in head shape, place guideline for eyes, sketch simple facial features, and adjust expression with eyebrow and mouth shapes. Refine the sketch lightly with softer pencil, ink over the best lines if desired, then color using safe, water-based markers or colored pencils. Pause often to compare to reference, practice expressions, and celebrate small improvements.

What materials do I need to draw anime or fanart with MamaMiyah11?

You’ll need basic drawing supplies: HB and 2B pencils, a good eraser, and a sharpener. Use smooth drawing paper or a sketchbook, washable water-based markers, colored pencils, and fine liners for inking. Keep scrap paper for testing colors, a ruler for proportions, and optional blending tools (tortillon) for pencil shading. Choose non-toxic, child-friendly brands and an apron or art mat to protect clothing and surfaces.

What ages is drawing anime or fanart with MamaMiyah11 suitable for?

This activity suits children roughly aged 6 and up. Younger kids (6–8) benefit from simplified steps and close supervision, while ages 9–14 can follow proportion and expression lessons more independently. Teens and adults can deepen technique with inking and color theory. Adjust lesson pace and complexity to your child’s attention span and fine motor skills; short sessions keep motivation high for younger artists.

What safety tips should I follow when my child draws with pencils and markers?

Use non-toxic, washable markers and well-ventilated spaces. Supervise small children to prevent swallowing caps and ensure proper cap replacement after use. Protect clothing and furniture with an apron or mat, and encourage gentle hand rests to avoid smudging. Teach testing markers on scrap paper first and limit continuous screen or close work to prevent eye strain. Wash hands after coloring to remove residue.

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