
intermediate18 min

Draw an anime-inspired portrait focused on layered hair.
HB pencil
eraser
black fineliner
colored pencils
Build hair in large locks first.
Keep facial features lighter than the hair silhouette.
Sketch the anime hair silhouette and mark the strongest focal point.
Separate big shadow shapes from small details before shading.
Finish with line-weight changes, texture, and one crisp highlight.