pixivision - Illustration features tagged composition

Drawings of Characters Taking Selfies - Find Your Best Angle!

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0900

By now, most of us are familiar with selfies, regardless of age or location. While it might be difficult to figure out which angles highlight your features the best at first, once you get the hang of it, selfies can be a great form of self-expression! Not only do selfies serve as snapshots of our lives, but they’re also a way for the world to see us as we want to be seen. Whenever you snap a selfie, you’re basically making the statement, “I’m here, and this is who I am.” For many, that can be a beautiful way to reclaim themselves.

Check out these illustrations of characters who’ve mastered the art of the selfie!

Drawings of Characters Lying on Their Side - Getting Nice and Comfy

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0900

Whether it’s lying sprawled out on their side propped up on their elbow or curled up into a fetal position, characters lying down on their side give off a relaxed vibe and a hint of vulnerability. While some might consider this the ultimate position to sleep in, others may find it perfect for contemplation; sometimes, it's just a great way to see things from a different angle.

Which position do you find the most comfortable to catch some zzzs: sleeping on your side, back, or stomach?

Drawings of Characters Lying on Their Stomach - Nice and Comfy ♡

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0900

Is there any better way to relax than flopping down on your stomach to read a book or mess with your phone? Prop yourself up with a comfy pillow or two, have a drink and some snacks by your side, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate cozy space! While this pose is often done solo, lying on your stomach side by side with a trusted friend or two can be equally relaxing and intimate.

If you’re feeling a little worn out, here’s your cue to grab a pillow and make yourself comfy like the characters below!

Drawings of Characters in a Deep-Squat Position - How Low Can You Go?

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Deep squats, when done well, are a perfectly effortless pose for relaxing in. Characters drawn in a deep-squat position can make for a beautiful, static silhouette or a dynamic composition, sometimes with an added element of cheekiness. It can also give you an up-close and personal perspective—think back on all those anime scenes of someone dropping down to the ground to help pick up a dropped pen or a person sheltering a stray cat under their umbrella, and you’ll probably see what we mean!

Have a look at the following illustrations and enjoy each character's relaxed expressions!

Drawings Featuring Fight Scenes - In the Heat of Battle!

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0900

One of the things that make the world of anime and manga so great is the amazingly depicted fight scenes that usually bring the story to an adrenaline-induced crescendo. Seeing your favorite characters showcase their physical strength while they do battle with the opposition is part of what makes the media so beloved among a diverse group of fans all over the world.

The showdown between Gaara of the Sand and Rock Lee (from the Naruto franchise) is one of the most iconic and helped show more of each of the participants' skills and personalities.

Have any of the illustrations below go you fired up?

Drawings Featuring Characters Looking Back - Getting One Last Glimpse

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0900

Compositions featuring characters looking back have a soft aura about them. The character can be looking back with fondness and desire or with hesitation to move forward. It also allows areas not seen in full frontal views a chance to shine, like dresses with intricate back designs.

Oberon (from Fate/Grand Order) is giving you a good look at his wings as he beckons you toward the sunset.

Some of the illustrations below are so good they may have you looking back as well.

Drawings Featuring High-Angle Shots - A Dazzling Point Of View

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:00:00 +0900

Sometimes changing your point of view is enough to give you a brand new outlook on something, and the world of art is certainly no exception. For example, portraying things from a high angle gives the viewer a unique sense of power and tension. It also gives the piece a greater sense of movement, which adds a sense of reality and helps immerse the viewer into the piece’s setting and story.

The wind whipping through Chihiro’s (from Spirited Away) hair as she rides Haku seems almost visible thanks to the high angle of the piece.

Have you been able to get a new perspective on any of the pieces below?

Drawings of Musical Ensembles - In Perfect Harmony

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 18:00:00 +0900

Individually, a well-played instrument can be delightful, but when several are harmoniously brought together, it can be a magical experience. Part of the beauty of music is how instruments with completely different sounds can sync up and create something that can evoke just about every imaginable emotion we have.

The Prismriver Sisters (from Touhou Project) are quite well known for their hauntingly beautiful music.

Have a look at the amazing art below and see if you can imagine the marvelous melodies being created.

Drawings of Characters Holding Hands - Intertwined Fingers, Intertwined Hearts

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0900

There are so many ways to show someone you care. Perhaps one of the simplest is to take them by the hand. Whether it’s best friends happily clasping hands as they take a stroll, taking the hand of a loved one as you quietly watch the sunset, or joining hands with your special someone on a date, this casual gesture is one of the best ways to make your bond visible to the world.

The bond between Madoka and Homura (from Puella Magi Madoka Magica), who’ve been through hell and back for each other, is abundantly clear.

Is there a pair of characters below with a bond that outshines the others?

Drawings Tagged as “Divine” on pixiv - Seeing is Believing

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Some works of art have a beauty that is just awe-inspiring. Pieces like that on pixiv have been tagged as 神々しい (kougoushii, lit. “divine”) because they seem to be on a completely different level. With their amazing lighting effects, color choices, and incredible attention to even the most minute details, one can’t help but feel that tag is more than appropriate.

Even the less-than-god-like deity Aqua (from KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!) has an ethereal glow about her. Do any of the pieces below have a profound effect on you?

Drawings of Girls Playing with Their Hair - Slightly Teasing Trimmed Tresses

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0900

The image of a young woman casually and sometimes seductively playing with their hair has long since been a staple in visual media. This look emphasizes not only the beauty of the hair but also gives off a cute and nonchalant vibe, don’t you think?

Silence Suzuka (from Uma Musume Pretty Derby) looks distracted by something, but elegantly so as she brushes her hair from her shoulder.

Do any of the characters below have you wrapped around their finger?

Drawings of Characters Jumping - To New Heights!

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0900

Have you ever been so pumped about something that you literally jumped for joy? Some artists have their characters leap for the sky to show happiness, excitement, or even just a sudden burst of energy that can’t be contained.

Even Toru Hagakure (from My Hero Academia) looks happier than usual as she joins her fellow heroines in a joyful bound.

Drawings of Ladies with a Hand on Their Hip - An Iconic Tsundere Pose!

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:00:00 +0900

Who doesn’t love a fiery lady as she props a hand on her hip to give you the tongue-lashing of a lifetime? While the woman doesn’t necessarily have to be fierce all the time, the pose definitely gives an air of intimidation.

Daiwa Scarlet (from Uma Musume Pretty Derby) is almost always spotted with a hand on her hip, isn’t she?

Drawings of Characters in a Crescent Moon - Just Like in the Fairy Tales...

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0900

Imagery of characters sitting on the bend of a crescent moon has been used in fairy tales for decades. The logo for DreamWorks Animation is probably the most iconic of these, with small variations in all their films.

There’s something innocent and almost child-like with the look of these illustrations, isn’t there?

Drawings of Embracing Characters - Overflowing with Emotion…!

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0900

There are many different reasons why you’d want to hug another person. The mass media typically depicts passionate romantic embraces, but it’s not uncommon to spot characters comforting one another or hugging someone they’ve missed quite dearly. Gold Ship is clearly just teasing Mejiro McQueen (from Uma Musume Pretty Derby).

Of the illustrations below, which do you think is the best depiction of an embrace?

Drawings of Adoring Chin Tilts - Oh-So Charming and Painfully Embarrassing

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0900

Agokui (顎クイ, lit. "gently lifting a chin") is a pose in which one lightly tilts up another's chin with a finger, bringing the pair closer through eye contact. It's an embarrassingly cliché pose, but the more attractive your partner, the more it's likely to make you go doki-doki.

See for yourself which of these illustrations makes your heart skip a beat or two!

Drawings of Characters Sleeping Together - Bed Time ♡

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 17:00:00 +0900

添い寝 (soine, lit. "sleeping together") is a common tag on pixiv, used on illustrations of characters napping together. It can also be applied to drawings where the pov is first-person, and you can imagine sharing the same bed with your waifu or husbando.

Take a look at the cute artwork we're featuring in this article; feeling sleepy already?

Drawings of Mikaeri Bijin - Turn Around, Bright Eyes

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0900

Mikaeri bijin (見返り美人, lit. "beauty looking back") is a trope in Japanese art that is said to have originated from an ukiyo-e woodblock print by Hishikawa Moronobu.

Typically, a mikaeri bijin artwork depicts a beautiful person turning around to look at the viewer. If the artist is skilled, the result is a delicate portrait.

Are you familiar with this trope?

Drawings of Hand Holding - Those Interlocking Fingers ♡

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0900

In Japanese, two people intertwining their fingers while holding hands is called 恋人つなぎ (koibito tsunagi, lit. “lover’s connection”). When characters are drawn in this pose, it can show how close they are.

From the illustrations below, which characters holding hands look the cutest?

Drawings of Couples About To Kiss - So Close, Yet So Far

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 17:00:00 +0900

The moment you’re face to face with your lover. The distance between you starts to close. All you can hear is the sound of your heart pounding as your lips are just a few centimeters away from theirs...

This time, we present illustrations packed with beautiful romance! How do the images below capture that heart-pounding moment?