Draw Anime: Learn to Sketch Portraits in Anime Style With Interesting Expressive Tropes

In this flexible class, we will learn different basics of drawing anime heads and faces in various expressions and styles. All characters are original to help ease into the world of anime/manga art. The goal is to help students create their unique voice and style by breaking down specific anime/manga techniques into teachable segments. Students are encouraged to follow along but can add their artistic voice to their characters. 

I intend to give your child a basic understanding of the principles of drawing to re-apply rules on their own. 

This course will be collaborative and instructional while allowing students to be independent in drawing activities in any class recordings. Students are encouraged to draw along with me. One of the BIGGEST benefits of a flexible class is that you can stop and start at any time.  You will always get feedback and can ask questions through the time we have together. You can post anything in the classroom related to the subject and the opportunity to meet other students in this course. 

Drawing anime expressions comes down to working with the same elements of feelings: eyes, eyebrows, lips, nose, ears, the position of the jaw, the cheeks, and then reinforcing these elements with gesture and figure, person's view, light, and value. 

We will draw in a sketching format so expect to get messy and making mistakes! 
We will learn together and celebrate our victories!

Fall Schedule:
Week 1: Girl Child - Joyful Facial Expression 
Week 2: Male Teen  - Scared Expression
Week 3: Female Teen  - Eating Yummy Expression
Week 4: Male Teen - Troubled / Deep in Thought Expression
Week 5: Female Teen  - Confident Expression
Week 6: Boy Child - Sleep Expression (Nose Bubble)
Week 7: Male Teen - Anger-Popping Vein Facial Expression  
Week 8: Female Teen - Disgusted Expression 
Week 9: Girl Child - Loving Facial Expression 
Week 10: Male Teen: Excited or Interested

Students will have the opportunity to:
- learn some basic to intermediate techniques for drawing anime or manga faces for both girls and boys
- learn the fundamentals of drawing, for example, perspective, lines, tone, shading, and texture.
- learn to be accepting of challenges in different styles with a compassionate inner voice
- learn to use mindfulness as a way to understand that voice
- learn from one another collaboratively and ask questions
- learn to accept getting messy and making mistakes as a way to experiment with finding their voice 

Supplies needed each day: 
-Sketchbook Journal or paper
-A pencil (mechanical & granite #2) 
-A stump (Fingers can work) 
-Rulers

About the class: 
-This class is best suited for those starting out or with little experience with drawing anime. 
-This class is for those open to the challenge of pushing themselves a little further. 
-The teacher will share with students the examples, explanations, step-by-step instructions, and drawing demonstrations 
-On this Flex Course, students will learn how to draw faces and facial features in pre-recorded sessions. A video will be posted weekly and will be approximately 40-60 in length and sometimes a little bit longer
-Students should spend at least one hour working on their homework per week
-Student should submit their drawing in the classroom or through personalize Outschool classroom email
-Students can optionally share thoughts and drawings in the classroom to help create a sense of community.
-Opportunity to interact in weekly activities like "Show and Tell," "Guess the Expression," and "Gallery Night."
-During the course, student has the ability to join my anime group called for free: Anime Drawing Club - Let's Learn and Share Our Fandom While Hanging Out : https://outschool.com/classes/anime-drawing-club-lets-learn-and-share-our-fandom-while-hanging-out-BuEaWwCD?usid=6F4xRzBp&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
-Teacher will give feedback and suggestions through video, written, or drawing suggestions.
-Please allow the teacher to reply within 24 hours (though most of the time it will be a quicker response) 

We will draw in a sketching format so expect to get messy and making mistakes! We will learn together and celebrate our victories!

I appreciate your consideration in this course.

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Please reach out with any questions you may have. 

Have a wonderful day!