Gather reference images of manga faces, poses, clothing, and hairstyles
Start with basic shapes for the head, body, and limbs
Use light construction lines to place proportions
Sketch the face with simple guidelines for eyes, nose, mouth, and ears
Draw large, expressive manga eyes
Keep the nose and mouth minimal
Add hairstyle shapes before detailing strands
Block in the torso, arms, and legs with simple forms
Check pose balance and gesture flow
Refine the outline with cleaner, confident lines
Add clothing folds and accessories
Ink the final lines if desired
Erase construction lines
Add shading, screentones, or simple shadows
Practice different expressions, angles, and poses regularly