This guide looks at how to draw Maomao full body from The Apothecary Diaries in a steady 21-step layout.
Main Features of Maomao’s Design
- Calm face with large anime-style eyes.
- Dark forest green hair tied with a light ribbon.
- Simple hanfu top with wrapped front.
- Long skirt with soft folds.
- Light basket carried on her back.
- Bandage on her left forearm.
- Flat shoes that match the outfit tones.
If you enjoy the anime, you might also want to try sketching Maomao and Jinshi in their chibi forms next.
How This Maomao Drawing Guide Works
- Red Color: lines added during the current step.
- Black Color: finished lines from earlier steps.
- Grey Color: the base sketch used for proportions.





















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