Hot You Can Draw Manga Chibi Characters, Critters & Scenes: A step-by-step guide for learning to draw cute and colorful manga chibis and critters (Volume 3) (Just for Kids!, 3)

HAPPY/CHEERFUL The arcs of the chibi’s eyelids and smile are exaggerated.

EMBARRASSED/BASHFUL A flush covers all of her small face, and sweat drops fly off her.

EXHAUSTED Even the gust of air is bubble-shaped to look more chibi-like.

SHOCKED A yellow star-like icon is frequently used to indicate a flash within the mind or to suggest that something is physically jolting.

CHIBI FOOD

Chibi food is enjoyable to draw. Think of the possibilities: a chibi girl in roller skates eating a popsicle or a dashing young chibi waiter serving a tray of goodies. Remember to focus on the primary details of your subject and emphasize them, while omitting unnecessary details. As always, think “cute” and “plump.”

CHIBI FURNITURE

As you become comfortable drawing in your own chibi style, you may want to create settings and furnishings for your characters. Settings make your art interesting and help tell stories about the characters. When drawing inanimate objects, you still identify and draw the basic shapes. Visualize which details to simplify and which to exaggerate.

CHIBI PROPS

The sky’s the limit when it comes to chibi props. Fantasy warrior characters may need swords, magical staffs, armor, and shields. A chibi athlete could use baseballs, hockey sticks, or tennis racquets. Then there are everyday objects like flowers, brooms, and video game controllers.

CRITTER COMBOS

Now that you’ve learned to draw “human” chibis, it’s time to draw their chibi critter companions, whose features and characteristics are even more diverse! Drawing chibi critters is similar to drawing other chibi characters, although the placement of the features varies among species. Most chibi animals have expressive eyes and eyebrows.