Here’s a guide on how to draw Jinshi from The Apothecary Diaries in 18 steps. His design balances elegance and strength, with flowing robes, refined posture, and long hair framing a striking face. Following the steps carefully makes it easier to capture his graceful presence without losing the structure beneath the details.
Breaking Down Jinshi’s Appearance
- Face: his face is delicate and feminine, yet with subtle masculine strength.
- Hair: long and silky, tied in a half-back style with smooth strands flowing over the shoulders.
- Eyes: obsidian in the anime, stylized as pink in the light novel; calm and alluring.
- Expression: a gentle smile for public appearances, soft but captivating.
- Outfit: traditional court official robes with long, wide sleeves and layered folds.
Jinshi is the deuteragonist of The Apothecary Diaries, often requesting Maomao’s help in solving mysteries within the Imperial Palace. His beauty is legendary, described as almost dangerous – and combined with his composed demeanor, he stands out among other officials. When you sketch him full body, take a look at his chibi version.
How the 18-Step Guide Works
- Red Color: shows the new lines for the current step.
- Black Color: the lines from previous steps.
- Grey Color: forms the base sketch for proportions.
Now that you’ve worked through this how to draw Jinshi Full Body Drawing Guide, try setting it aside for a day or two and then sketch him again from memory. You’ll be surprised how much more naturally his proportions and details come together the second time around. New guides like this one show up regularly on SketchOk’s Pinterest, and video versions of some guides appear on the YouTube channel as well, so both are worth keeping an eye on.