How to Draw a Chibi Character

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sketch the head.

   First draw a big circle and an angle slightly curved for the jaw line.
   
   Indicate the centre of the face by drawing two intersecting curved lines.
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   Step 2: Sketch the body.

   In drawing chibi characters, we make the body smaller in proportion compared to the head. , You can draw a normal anime eyes but make it larger.
   
   In drawing the nose and the mouth, you can use a short stroke and a curved line. , Make it simple, don’t add thin strands of hair.
   
   You can add other details like hairpins, bows or ribbons to make it more stylish. ,, Make the dress simple and don’t add a lot of crease lines. , You can draw the fingers by adding simple curved angles and lines.
   
   In anime short skirts are usually paired with long striped socks, you can use it in your drawing. ,,
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   Step 3: Draw the face details.

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   Step 4: Draw the hair.

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   Step 5: Follow the outline and draw the jawline and the neck.

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   Step 6: Draw the dress.

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   Step 7: Draw the hands and the legs.

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   Step 8: Erase unnecessary lines.

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   Step 9: Colour your drawing as desired.

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