This February, 7th and 8th graders
will get to learn hands-on how to draw anime characters in a class that will
meet on Saturday mornings (Feb 7 – 28). The weather outside in February
is usually miserable, so find a warm spot indoors where you can develop your
drawing, coloring and inking techniques, and learn how to create characters
with emotional depth. Learn how unique facial features and body language
can convey emotion.
The eyes are the most important feature when revealing a
character’s personality. The more round and open the eyes are drawn, the
more innocent and/or emotional the character will appear. Hard angles and
narrow eyes can give the character a more sinister edge, especially if the
eyebrows slash upward instead of arching. Remember that irises aren’t all
one flat color, and that eyes reflect light and need highlights that correspond
to the light sources. To get a feel for how the same eyes change
when reacting to different emotions, you could study body language books – or
come to camp and have the instructor help you convey your character’s emotions
visually.
Space is limited, so register soon. Call
817.272.2581, or visit us on the web at www.uta.edu/ded.
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