how to draw female character with kimono in SAI

STEP 1.

We are taking a shortcut in the guidelines. Draw the circle with the intersecting lines for the eyes and nose. Get in the long lines for her neck. Now sketch in the shoulder, torso, and hip shapes. Sketch with a No. 2 pencil. Remember to do it lightly for easy erasure.

 

STEP 2.

You will need to click on the picture to see where to draw the tiny lines and spikes for her hair. Look closely and see where her eyebrows, eyes, and jawlines appear. Step 6 shows the fan that covers her mouth and chin.

 

STEP 3.

Sketch in her bangs and hair. Draw lightly please.

 

STEP 4.

Now sketch in the other side of her hair. See how they relate to the guidelines.

 

STEP 5.

Take your time while drawing this picture because in this step you need to pay close attention to how her hair is gathered in in a ponytail. Remember to see how the top and back of her head relates to the guidelines. Make sure you don't forget her collar, shoulder, and those wrinkle lines near her shoulder.

 

STEP 6.

I think this girl can lend me some of her hair. Look at it flow! Here is the fan that covers her mouth, her hand, sleeve, and ribbons of hair. Go ahead and draw this part.

 

STEP 7.

At this point, draw in her Kimono waist band and sleeve.

 

STEP 8.

Last but not least complete drawing the tied bow and the swirls of her hair. Now you can erase the guidelines if you haven't already.

 

STEP 9.

Your drawing may look like this or you might have your own version. At this point, you can color in your picture with a medium of your choice.

 

 

STEP 10.

Here is the basic color combination of the Anime girl. Following this step are tips on sketching/drawing an anime girl.

Source: dragoart