Last Updated on May 13, 2026
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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Now that you know how to draw Maomao’s Full Character Design in 21 Steps, you’ve got a solid foundation for tackling more characters from The Apothecary Diaries, and there are definitely more guides from this series in the works. Maomao is a great starting point, but the court is full of characters worth drawing. Sign up for the weekly digest using the form at the top of the page, or follow along on Pinterest and Facebook to catch new guides as they go up.
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