| Different artists have different ideas on how to design | | | | immensely rewarding in a number of ways. They will |
| your Anime. Some prefer to write the entire script out | | | | likely force you to think outside the box by doing |
| before working on their images. Some prefer to go | | | | exercises on things you aren't used to doing. Stretching |
| panel by panel, writing one panel and then drawing it | | | | your imagination will help you to be more creative in |
| before working on writing the next one. It is generally a | | | | your own work. It'll also help you to learn what your |
| good idea to start with at least a basic outline. This will | | | | strengths and weaknesses are. Some artists would |
| help you ensure that you are pacing well and that you | | | | never know they were particularly talented in drawing |
| don't leave out key elements you will later have to go | | | | certain action scenes or particular body shapes if they |
| back and add in. | | | | didn't force themselves to try drawing exercises. |
| There are several ideas for inspiration for people who | | | | Of course drawing your Anime is only half of your |
| are unsure of how to start designing their own Anime. | | | | design. You also want to make sure you have |
| One idea is to study art history. Understanding the | | | | effective and interesting writing as well. No matter how |
| dynamics of art before you get started can be a | | | | good your drawings are or how well you shade your |
| great tool. Don't just read up on or look at pieces of | | | | panels, if the story is uninteresting or written poorly |
| art that will apply specifically to your work. | | | | your reader will not be interested. Study up on writing |
| Understanding the history of your art and what came | | | | books to learn proper techniques for creating tension, |
| before it can give you a better understanding of the | | | | pacing and other aspects of writing. You can also go |
| art you are working on. It can also give you ideas on | | | | back and study examples that you particularly like. |
| how to incorporate different elements into your Anime | | | | Reading you favorite Anime with a more critical eye |
| that you hadn't considered. | | | | can be very helpful. Pay attention to the way the |
| Reading different drawing technique books can be a | | | | writer worked on their dialog, transitions and other |
| huge help as well. No matter how good an artist is, | | | | aspects of their writing. Make a note of the things that |
| there's always room for improvement. Taking | | | | did and did not work for you and plan your own art |
| advantage of different drawing exercises can be | | | | accordingly. |