THE BASICS OF LINE

Here’s an overview of the basic use and characteristics of drawing lines for anime and manga.

STRAIGHT CURVED

The two types of line can vary in width, rhythm, and direction.

Follow along and practice these examples.

A WIDTH Broad Thin B RHYTHM C DIRECTION Curved Straight

Compared with nondynamic lines (A), varied lines (B) are more three-dimensional and better at conveying information.

Imprecise, jagged lines (A) aren’t recommended for beginners. Instead, ...

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