If you're reading this, chances are you’ve been practicing your skills and are hungry for that extra edge in creating clean, expressive lines. In this blog, we go through a journey of taking your anime art to the next level through mastering the art of line work in Procreate.Â
In most forms of digital art, lineart acts as the backbone of any illustration, especially in the vibrant world of anime. It's the fine strokes that bring life to your characters, capturing the essence of emotion and movement. With this guide, we'll go through the steps you need to learn anime lineart in Procreate, from setting up your canvas to refining details and seeing different styles you might be interested in!
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Getting your workspace ready is the first step towards creating stunning anime lineart in Procreate. Let's dive into the essentials:
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Managing layers is super important when you're drawing anime lineart in Procreate. Here's a quick rundown of some key tips for using layers in the best way possible:
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To bring your anime characters to life, focus on creating dynamic line variations. Change the pressure on your stylus to get thin and thick lines for depth. Tapering in Procreate brushes can make your lines even more expressive, especially for hair strands, clothing folds, and facial features. Pay special attention to facial features and hair details - use line weights to emphasize shadows and contours for emotions. Another tip-- when rendering hair, try out a variety of strokes to capture the texture of anime hair. With precision techniques combined with expressive details, your anime lineart will look polished and professional!
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Experimenting with different styles lets you find a unique style in the vast world of anime art. Let's explore a few styles and get inspired by some renowned mangaka who've mastered them:
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Now that we’ve gone through the essentials, let’s go through some common issues you might come across in Procreate. Not to worry, we have solutions for all of them!
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There we have it! You now have the basic foundation to build your anime art skills.Â
Play around with styles, have fun, and don't stress the small stuff. Your canvas is your playground, so keep practicing and enjoy!Â
Happy drawing!
Courses and brushes by Freya Kotchakorn helped mored than 10.000 students excel in Procreate drawings.