15 Steps How To Draw A Manga Face (Male)

How To Draw A Manga Face - Drawing male manga faces takes skill and also requires a lot of practice. This manga face drawing guide contains step-by-step instructions with pictures. Let's start drawing.

Side View

1. Draw the outline of the face. Start with a circle and then add an angular shape below the circle as a jawline. Determine the position of the face using the cross line as a guide.

2. Draw the neck and shoulders. We can add details like the collarbone to make the character more realistic.

3. Draw the eyes using the transverse lines on the face as a guide. Note that in most manga characters, men have linearly shaped eyes compared to women which are usually drawn using rounder shapes. Add the nose and lips.

4. Draw a sketch of the shape of the face and ears. You can add a little detail to the ears.

5. With a few random strokes, draw a sketch of the hair. Compared to anime characters, manga characters are usually more detailed.

6. Dress up manga characters by adding clothes, etc. .

7. Delete unnecessary lines.

8. Color the image.

Front View Expression

1. Draw facial line art. Leave facial features blank.

2. Picture a happy face first. This expression is made with the mouth drawn using an upward curved line.

3. Sad face. This expression can be described with the mouth curving downwards. Draw the eyebrows slightly slanted downwards.

4. Angry face. Draw a face with an open mouth using a circle as if screaming. This expression can also be described with the mouth curving downwards. Eyebrows should be angled upwards to make the face look fierce.

5. Tired/stressed face. Draw the mouth slightly curved downwards, the eyebrows can be slightly horizontal and the eyes half open. You can add a few short doodles under the eyes that show dark eye bags from stress.

6. Confused face. Draw a slightly gaping mouth and fully open eyes with raised eyebrows.

7. Color the picture with the expression you like.